Their sinister-looking units and ability to resurrect themselves provide endless opportunities for surprise on the battlefield. On the other hand, the Necrons are slightly easier to pick up and play, and are Dark Crusade's real highlight. The Tau are composed of a variety of ranged robotic warriors complemented by several melee races -an incredibly powerful combination, provided you're an astute commander who can keep your forces in order. Key to Dark Crusade are the two new races: the Tau and the Necrons, both of which are excellently implemented and balanced. It's hardly a unique system but it works well enough, and serves to remind you that you're part of a much bigger conflict. Each race starts from their own stronghold, shown on a new campaign map which details every territory on the planet Once youve decided which territory to attack next, things transfer over to the more familiar real-time view. The action is set on the planet of Kronos, a seemingly popular destination which seven distinct races are battling to control. And while this standalone expansion contains yet more of the tried and tested formula, it contains so many new features that it feels more akin to a proper sequel. Its combination of fast-paced action, beautifully detailed units and brutal animated violence turned thousands of us who'd never even seen the inside of a Games Workshop into instant fans. While playing the game, press + + ~ to display the console window.Formerly the preserve of feverish enthusiasts huddled around tables comparing lead-figure painting techniques, the brutal futuristic world of Warhammer 40K was brought to the masses by 2004's excellent Dawn Of War. Cheat CodesĮnable cheat mode by entering the options and checking the "Allow Cheats" box. To skip this part, warp some Horrors (the four armed pink daemons built at the Sacrificial Pit) over to the gate and the mission will be completed. Towards the end of Mission 4: Disorder for the Chaos side, you must fight a large group of Eldar and Imperial Guards to reach the psychic gate and complete the mission.
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