InquisitorCyrin

Update: 06/17/2018 Many of the crucial aspects have yet to be remedied and the launch of the first 'community event' is a catastrophe of immense proportions. Even though the community has some how almost reached the ludicrous goal of 50 million kills on missions that barely pass 150/ each leaves me speechless. The goal of 5k per player is even more insane, that's almost 50 missions over the span of one weekend; adults have jobs and lives outside of hobbies; I sincerely wish Neocore would consider this when creating 'community events'. I would like to see the numbers and accounts associated with them, I have a strong feeling that the numbers are being spoofed. I am still working through the game, but this is my initial impression, it is good. However, it is not perfect, ranging from forgivable minor errors that can, and likely will be, worked out to glaring and egregious errors. The primary reason behind my rating is the online only requirement, it is both an annoying and limiting disappointment. I immensely agree with Thelgor140's review. I understand their reasons, but it doesn't change the fact that it negatively impacts my experience as a player that is just trying to enjoy the game. Monster Hunter World handles this much better; I would appreciate an "opt-in/out" feature. Play online some days, others, just go and purge some Heretics. I hope they find a way around this because this is something that annoys me significantly and is actually what gives this game a 7. The lore is good, the story is okay so far––but justified by the lore––so good and immersive, could be better. Being that we're Inquisitors, I would imagine a bit of customization being possible/ if not male/female variants and some basic customization just for the sake of variety. We're not Astartes, Imperial Guards nor the Sisters of Battle. We are what they fear, we are the Inquisition. Most lore makes out many Inquisitors being eccentric in their own rights, from appearances to demeanor. From Puritanical Lawful Enforcers of the Emprah's Will , to radical ends-justify-the-means protectors of humanity. Just, Eisenhorn. If you're looking for a good book, Eisenhorn. There is other material, but this is a good entry point to the lore, other than the Dark Heresy Pen and Paper games by Fantasy Flight Games––I sincerely hope the GW works with them again––which I play and love. And about Dark Heresy, each of the three (so far) playable classes are archetypes found in Dark Heresy's core rule book. I will get back to this when I have more time into it. The Emperor Protects.

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This is not a game. It's a glorified **** application. The story is shallow, and the game is purely pay to win. This game had so much potential, but like everything EA touches, ruined it. The online play is atrocious, with lag, rubber banding, and the pay to win progression totally ruining the game and rendering it unplayable. #boycottEA

First ever refund. It should be noted that I, and pretty much anyone else that had DoW in their library, received a 50% off coupon. I used mine and gave this a try and refunded after playing each faction and being the most disappointed I have ever been in a franchise. All I can say... multi-laser cannons... I have played some really trash RTS games, but I could still find them fun. The art and sound teams did an extraordinary job and I really wish I could give them a rating independent of the game; the game is so godawful I can only liken it to Final Fantasy XIII. Just with worse voice acting. No matter how pretty you make this look, you can't disguise the fact that this is a **** level dumpster fire. Lore: -BIG ORK follow ....little Ork? WHAT? -Shootas being able to kill a squad of space marines.... no. This violates even the table top's rules, let alone any form of cannon in any book series. -The Eldar are incredibly poorly portrayed with almost zero loyalty to how they should act regarding source material. Unfortunately, if I took the time to pidgeonhole every lore discrepancy, this would be a small novel. These are just some of the most glaring transgressions. -Overview and context: What happens when you try to turn a beautiful, flushed-out, respected, and revered RTS legacy into Dota 2. DoW was everything an RTS could hope to be and more. DoW II took everything DoW did and expanded into a different genre while retaining enough of DoW's RTS strengths and built a very personal world. It combined elements of the table top, and some minor rpg elements; this truly made it about 'YOUR GUYS.' It was Chaos Gate made manifest with better plot and an awesome community. Was it completely an RTS? No. It was more, it was DoW II. There wasn't a term for it, but it was at it's very core Warhammer 40k. It was about your guys. There is no legitimate cover mechanic. No more epic showdowns while being pinned down behind a tank. The map is literally divided into lanes. All mechanics from both the table top and former DoW games forsaken. No true unit customization or specialization with three types of armor. Greatest betrayal and heresy present: The game and every single encounter boils down to split second skill activation... there is no real form of strategy present. Just rush in and use your skills fast. This is an enormous betrayal to both RTS and the DoW legacy. There is no strategy, just mindless bum rushing and ... multi-laser cannons. DoW III is a disaster in every sense of the word, it is Relic's death knell. By the Grace of the Golden Throne, I declare Exterminatus upon Dawn of War III. I hereby sign the death warrant of an entire title and consign the whole of the work to oblivion. May Imperial Justice account in all balance; the Emperor protects.