Quick Look: Warhammer 40K: DoW II: Chaos Rising

Hey guys, if I were to break into the Warhammer 40k series, should I start at Dawn of War 1 or 2? Or even a non-40k game?
 
I know that with rts genre, later games are usually far better than earlier ones so there's no point playing any but the latest.  But this game is obviously way different, so I'm not sure what to expect.
 
Any help?

No Librarian in Last Stand? Count me out.

Game itself looks really good, too bad I bite it too often to have fun with RTS games. Would have been better if instead of the librarian class it was the archivist (april fools class) from Diablo3.  
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5VtdFqdHFw         

Daemon is pronounced Demon ( ;

Thanks for the info Raiz!
 
The multitude of package deals available through Steam was confusing me, with all kinds of different combinations of the two games and expansions, but since its #2 that looks interesting to me, I guess I'll just go with that.

Thank you guys, I now want to play Dawn of War 2.  Great job.

" Hey guys, if I were to break into the Warhammer 40k series, should I start at Dawn of War 1 or 2? Or even a non-40k game? I know that with rts genre, later games are usually far better than earlier ones so there's no point playing any but the latest.  But this game is obviously way different, so I'm not sure what to expect.  Any help? "

" @Levio said:

" Hey guys, if I were to break into the Warhammer 40k series, should I start at Dawn of War 1 or 2? Or even a non-40k game? I know that with rts genre, later games are usually far better than earlier ones so there's no point playing any but the latest.  But this game is obviously way different, so I'm not sure what to expect.  Any help? "

Depends on what you want. I suggest DoW 1, it's still very playable and quite original at some points. Also, its campaign is actually a fucking tactical rts, not the piece of shit Diablo-esque/retarted Myth game it tries to be in DoW2. "

" @Ghostiet said:

" @Levio said:

" Hey guys, if I were to break into the Warhammer 40k series, should I start at Dawn of War 1 or 2? Or even a non-40k game? I know that with rts genre, later games are usually far better than earlier ones so there's no point playing any but the latest.  But this game is obviously way different, so I'm not sure what to expect.  Any help? "

Depends on what you want. I suggest DoW 1, it's still very playable and quite original at some points. Also, its campaign is actually a fucking tactical rts, not the piece of shit Diablo-esque/retarted Myth game it tries to be in DoW2. "

If you like what you saw then go for DoW II.  DoW 1 is much more a traditional RTS like the quoted gentleman so eloquently pointed out, while DoW II is a very different experience.  Most RTS games don't play like DoW II, it's a fairly unique style that is more of a strategic RPG with loot and  a handful of persistent characters instead of hordes of units that are mostly expendable.  There isn't any base building or resource management, just a few objectives and the occasional defend mission, with a boss battle every once in a while as well.  Like it was said in the QL, DoW II is a great game to get your feet wet in RTS, it's limited to the essentials but not so much easy as it is focused. "

Seeing this makes me want to get back into PC gaming. Right now I just have a media center with a DiNovo mini but I forsee a full keyboard + mouse in the future.

Mike sounds a little too nervous for my liking. He should loosen up and have some banter with Dave.

Defiantly going to purchase Dawn of War 2 once my new gaming rig is up and running.... and when I can afford it. :D 
 
Great quick look guys!

The 'His Dark Materials' trilogy was awesome Vinny, I totally agree.

Babylon 5 represent!
DOW2 had some interesting ideas for the SP, but I found it too repetitive, personally, but this seems to be much improved.  I  found the multiplayer interesting as well...but way to complex for me.

Aw, they totally dissed Demigod.  Understandable though, the game was a mess when it was released.  It's doing just fine now though.
 
ANYWAY, this quick look convinced me that I need to get this and get back into DoW2!

The BIG armor on that one fellow looks like the armor in an old game called "Space Hulk."

Dave, if you're reading this Brothers of the Snake is the best place to start in the Warhammer 40k universe.

Can't wait to get a new computer so I can play this.

@robj: Four years later, I hope you were kidding.

If so, funny joke. If not, probably even funnier.

Great quick look!