Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising

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  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Mar 10, 2010
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 326 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 273 out of 326
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 326
  3. Negative: 19 out of 326
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  1. JamesJ
    Mar 28, 2010
    7
    The multiplayer additions are brilliant, the new chaos race is incredibly cool, and the two new last stand heroes add new life to the mode. The singleplayer is short, very slow to start, and linear in the worst kind of way. I can't see how anyone could review the SP and come away with a positive rating, because it just doesn't deserve it. There are a couple of action packed The multiplayer additions are brilliant, the new chaos race is incredibly cool, and the two new last stand heroes add new life to the mode. The singleplayer is short, very slow to start, and linear in the worst kind of way. I can't see how anyone could review the SP and come away with a positive rating, because it just doesn't deserve it. There are a couple of action packed missions towards the very end, but where the first campaign relied heavily on tactical strategy and abilities, the chaos campaign relies on drag selecting all your units and flinging them into battle. There's a bit more subtlety, but without the space to flank or cover to hide behind, the experience is mind numbing. Take into account that dow2 players without the expansion received all the new maps and new units for the other four factions free, and there isnt much motivation to buy this game. If you have $30 around and want to play chaos (its an incredibly fun faction) then go ahead and get it, but for everyone else, I'd recommend waiting till they sell the expansion and the original together in a 30$ deal.… Expand
  2. suneater
    Dec 11, 2012
    6
    The campaign for this expansion is superior gameplay-wise to the original DOW2's, albeit shorter. However it's still the same multiplayer (same awful matchmaking, no base management, etc.) so if you didn't enjoy DOW2 MP you won't like this any better. I love Chaos and all but I still prefer the original DOW because of its base management and faction diversity. Worth picking up if you likedThe campaign for this expansion is superior gameplay-wise to the original DOW2's, albeit shorter. However it's still the same multiplayer (same awful matchmaking, no base management, etc.) so if you didn't enjoy DOW2 MP you won't like this any better. I love Chaos and all but I still prefer the original DOW because of its base management and faction diversity. Worth picking up if you liked DOW2 but won't win any new fans to the franchise.… Expand
  3. Tabbou
    Sep 2, 2022
    7
    DLC stand alone de "dawn of war II" un peu mieux que le jeu de base, on garde le style light RPG et gestion d'escouades avec quelques armes et équipements qui ont été ajouté, de nouveaux personnages et une histoire qui est la suite directe de son prédécesseur.
    Plusieurs fin possibles qui peuvent vous pousser à rejouer le mode histoire avec une barre de "chaos" + ou - pleine.
  4. nw2010
    Jan 18, 2021
    7
    Well worth playing if you enjoyed Dawn of War II.

    It introduces a few new mechanics that aren't well explained, but once you Google them they're easy enough to pick up and give a slightly different take on the game.

    Graphics are very good considering the age (although cut scene graphical quality is poor).

    Very much enjoyed playing through this.

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#16 Best PC Game of 2010
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#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Multiplayer.it
    83
    Chaos Rising is the perfect expansion: everything you can expect from an add-on is there. A good single player with a story that follows Dawn of War II and several new things in the multiplayer starting from the new faction, the Chaos. The only negative aspect of the game is that the newcomers may feel it too complex, and only those who have played Dawn of War II will have the complete experience.
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  2. PC Gamer
    91
    Not everything is perfect, but you'd earn incompetence points by missing a refined and reduced-price version of Dawn of War II. [May 2010, p.72]
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    Chaos Rising is about as generous an expansion as you could possibly want. The single-player mode could stand to be a lot bigger, but it's gone to incredible lengths to address the main complaints about Dawn of War II.
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