Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War: Dark Crusade. Review Part 5

Now we come to the back-bone of the Imperium of Man, sure the Space Marines are tough and some of the best warriors in the galaxy, but they are few in number, and cannot answer to every battle cry called out by aliens and heretics.

For this we need the hammer of the Emperor, the Imperial Guard.

Now where can I start with the Imperial guard, well to quote a famous Let's Player (JosefVStalin) "Heres a laser rifle, now go fight the untold horrors of the universe." and to be honest this sums it up completely, this people are usually conscripts sent to fight beings and aliens no man should ever have to face.

So what do they have on their side? Numbers, and some of the finest tanks and artillery ever seen on any battlefield. The Imperial Guard believe that any problem can be solved by either sending wave after wave of expendable men at it, or simply shelling it into oblivion.

These two tactics are tried usually before any kind of particular strategy is taken.
Gameplay wise, these guys have a particularly strategic feel to them, the troops tend to be rather fragile (but cheap) and they also have the ability to hold up in bunkers to make a better defensive position.

I salute you soldiers of the imperium, may fight for the Emperor and may you not be mown down by the enemy too quickly. (many more where they came from.)

Also if you'd like to check out JosefVStalins channel, he has a completed Lets Play of Dark Crusade, playing as our expendable friends, the Imperial Guard.

Well thats five of seven factions down, stay tuned for a review of some of our Me Time Products, before returning to the Dark Crusade.