Reviewers Liked

  • More accessible and less punishing
  • Logistical elements enhance tactical gameplay
  • Still one of the most interesting properties out there
  • Orks, Tyranids, Chaos, and Eldar finally playable in a campaign
  • The Imperial Guard are awesome
  • It's about time for a new last stand map

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • The engine suffers from frequent slowdown problems
  • Not different enough to attract Dawn of War non-fans
  • Some factions' stories are poorly fleshed out
  • Bugs mar the Imperial Guard campaign
  • Still no meaningful AI in the game
  • Disappointing action RPG campaign