Reyner Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Does it have much replay value? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 campaigns are almost all the same feels a bit rushed some of it but that's my opinion i just think for £30 its a bit lacking in substance Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Yeah bit crap it's £30 for us and $30 for Americans. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranwulf Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I quite liked it, all the campaings have the same missions, sure, but since I play the game most because of the interactions between the characters, I have to say it was most pleasant. I mean, little things like the conversation between the heroes, and theirs reactions, sure, it was not A LOT, like DoW 2 and Chaos Rising, but it was more than enough to keep me playing. I specially enjoyed Sgt. Merrick, of the Imperial Guard, he and the Lord General were quite fun to watch. Not only that, but the the voice acting was top notch. The game might seen a little short, compared to the massiviness of other games, but be sure, 6 different types of armies might make you happy. It also helps that people who doesn't like playing Multiplayer have the chance of playing theirs favorite races. One thing to ponder, Dark Crusade had the same missions to every race, but one(of theirs base), and it lacked much story and character interaction, yet it still is one incredbily fun game to play. Don't let what some people say about the game being short, because it is not. Play all the races, and enjoy the party banter, that will make 30 bucks worth it at least 25 hours of gameplay. Ran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqatone Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Another thing to point out in terms of fluff that it is pants on head retarded. Nothing in this game makes any sense to people who know 40k. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrion Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 The game is fun to play, but once you've played one campaign you might as well do something else for a couple of weeks. I'll play the campaigns for every race but then never play it again, unlike the rest of the DOW series, which I periodically come back to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Does it have much replay value?If you are the type of person who likes to see the same maps for all races, run from the same 'boss' time and time again, then finally finish the last mission only to watch a slightly altered ending (which can be viewed locally if you navigate to the movie file directory) - then yes it does have replay value. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THQInsider Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 To celebrate the launch of Retribution we've set up a 1v1 knockout tournament on Tuesday 15th March for a chance to win a copy of Homefront for the PC. ;) The tournament is open to UK players only and there are up to 32 places available. All the details on how to sign up are over here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Typhon Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Personally I've found the game much too easy even on the Hard (not tried Very Hard yet) difficulty setting; don't know if it's because of talent, bad design, or the fact that the collector edition wargear is too overpowered (seriously, Autarch weapon "Confuse on hit", every single hit, with an AoE special attack randomly?!). Rather disappointed they switched from calling the difficulties more appropriate terms (Primarch difficulty ftw) Tyranid campaign is basically swarm with little in the way of tactics (wargear item: automatically reinforce all units in range of the tyrant, passive effect over time.) Eldar Campaign is basically use the Ranger, pulse blast away (say hello to the talent where it doesn't have a cooldown for me, we're good friends) and "build three Wraithlord you win" (especially taking into account my comment about the Autarch weapon.. ) Chaos Campaign I've not played much, but the collector's edition wargear basically makes your Lord capable of killing most non-boss enemies singlehandedly (ok, doublehandedly since it's a 2h weapon..) even when outnumbered severely (self-centred AoE attack), and this makes him a slow-moving meteor of doom. On the plus side though, graphics and sound (when both don't stutter..) are brilliant, the storyline is ...alright (apart from several fluff inconsistancies *cough*KHORNE PSYKER*cough*) and that opening video is awesome. If they'd balanced the wargear (or made collector edition wargear scale with character level) the collector edition would've been more challenging, but oh well, live and learn for DoWIII :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Rawl Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 The Collector Edition wargear really does make the choose your heroes wargear abit of a joke, there really isn't any need to choose the wargear option when completing a mission. I like it as I can be all the races available, that though is its major downfall as it is the same missions/story/events/enemies on every play through except for the interactions between heroes. Favourite line I have heard so far is from the Orks "I'm alive and your dead, I WIN!!" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2682964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espada Azul Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Does it have much replay value?If you are the type of person who likes to see the same maps for all races, run from the same 'boss' time and time again, then finally finish the last mission only to watch a slightly altered ending (which can be viewed locally if you navigate to the movie file directory) - then yes it does have replay value. The problem I've encountered with doing this is the fact that you can't hear any dialogue. That's bugged me ever since Chaos Rising. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2687309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THQInsider Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The Last Stand mode will be receiving a free update featuring twelve new Steam achievements. All the info is here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2696448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THQInsider Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 DLC for Retribution has just been announced as the Dark Angels. It will be available to download on the 6th April and fans will be able to purchase a custom Dark Angels Space Marine chapter for use in the multiplayer game. For all the details on what the DLC will include and a link to screenshots check them out here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2707935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 :D Seriously?! $7.50 for that?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2707996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranwulf Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 :D Seriously?! $7.50 for that?! Sounds like a good deal for me. Specially if you love Dark Angels. Ran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2708659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 :) Seriously?! $7.50 for that?! I think it's aimed at Dark Angels players. If I played Dark Angels I'd easily get that. Still might... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2708724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Modders are doing better job. For free. http://warriornation.net/Forum/showthread.php?t=649537 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2709032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakiq Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Opponents won't see your mods though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2709447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Modders are doing better job. For free.http://warriornation.net/Forum/showthread.php?t=649537 Modders always have and always will, but as guy above says opponents won't see how cool your force looks (unless they are using the same mod). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2710832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Gimme a well made and very Romany Ultramarines pack and I'll buy it. But Dark Angels? Way to make the least interesting of the "Big 5" Chapters first... Marines in dresses and silly Native American headgear...yay... (because apparently Chaos Marines HAVE TO wear bunny ears....even the closeted ones who try to hide behind dresses) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2716631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexonxonx Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 it really depends on perspective as to which chapter you think are the least interesting; personally i think the ultramarines are boring and the space wolves unbearably stupid, but I find the dark angels to be pretty cool and interesting. the point stands however, that 7.50 is a lot to pay for such a minor piece of dlc, especially considering details such as the unit portraits aren't updated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2717344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Sorry, but a background that can be fit into the sentence "we're jerks who wear dresses and everything else is a secret" really just doesn't compare to several thousand pages worth of fluff about space Romans. Aside from Thunderwolf Cavalry and the generally ridiculous anachronism* that Space Marines would ever fight like vikings, I can't imagine what problem you could have with Space Wolves. *if you've got a problem with ridiculous anachronisms, you're playing the wrong game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2718936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranwulf Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I wish some Blood Angels and Space Wolves look a likes. Ultra would be kinda cool too, but I am kinda used to them been regular Marines. Ooooh, Black Templars, that would be awesome. Maybe the Emperor's Champion(the HQ XD), as Force Commander. Ran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2718956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqatone Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 £5 for that? You have to be joking. If it were say, a pack of new skins of the big 5 chapters for £5 then I'd say you have a terrific deal. But it is not. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2719939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I love the angels but I'm going to pass on this one, it doesn't really do anything for me. It looks like a cheap (and I don't mean the price) tack-on option. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208806-dawn-of-war-ii-retribution/page/6/#findComment-2719961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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