Upon first impressions, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition looks old. The graphics feel outdated, but there were some slight tweaks to give it minor improvements. My partner, who had to watch me play the first time, noticed these minor improvements, like updated models with shinier armour and better texture work.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition has been updated with modern tech in mind since it was first released over two decades ago. It supports widescreen by separating the UI, and it moves the map away from the command bar to free up more screen space. However, wide screens make it harder to move the mouse compared to 2004 monitors. The lack of WASD controls adds to the difficulty as you have to use the arrow keys to move around, which makes it feel like a clunkier version of The Sims. It also doesn’t help that the voice acting doesn’t sync with the character’s mouths, which is a bit distracting, especially when you’re interested in the story.
Overall, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition looks like an outdated build with a shinier coat of paint. But just because the art style is very retro-looking, it shouldn’t stop you from playing the game.