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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | 77 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 48% | 51 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 49 | 38 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 49% | 51 | 30 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 87 reviews sampled · 75 total reviews in window · weighted 30.6 up / 32.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (74)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 60
“The game swings from moments of absolute clarity and purposeful execution through a haphazard mash-up of elements from the previous two entries until reaching a nadir of awkward and unresponsive controls.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“DoW III is trying to offer something to fans of both first and second installment in the series, but by implementing "half" and "in-between" solutions, Relic is stepping into a danger zone of satisfying none of them.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I approached Dawn of War III without prejudice - I was only curious if yet another change in style and gameplay would work well. DoW II was a shock to many fans of the original but in the end it stood tall and is now considered a better game than its predecessor. I think the same thing will happen here. DoW III is bigger and more explosive in every way and I love it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Relic reinvent Dawn of War once again, retaining many RTS staples and borrowing a little from their MOBA genre-cousins. It’s not a flawless mix, and the multiplayer contents are a bit lean; but distinctive factions, a solid campaign, and largely compatible mechanics give Dawn of War 3 a strong base of operations.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Action oriented and a lot of fun, Dawn of War III is an excellent combination of the best elements in the franchise: epic scale combat with an intense micromanagement of unit.”
read full review ↗ - 71
“Unfortunately, DoW3 aims high and shoots low. Although its single-player campaign is sufficient enough, at its multiplayer aspect the game looks like an awkward cross-genre hybrid which tries to combine too many elements and fails to find a distinct identity of its own. Many simplifications away from Relic’s previous titles (eg. cover system) only make matters worse. A good enough game, which does not live up to the expectations of its name or its predecessors’ past.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“A solid third entry for the franchise that executes its mechanics very well. Sadly the lack of multiplayer modes at launch is disappointing but a great game that should please many.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dawn of War III certainly isn’t the type of sequel that fans of the series may have anticipated, albeit it is still a title that is faithful to the Warhammer franchise. However, Relic’s gamble of adapting their franchise in a way that more closely aligns with the popular MOBAs of the day has largely paid off, even if the game does suffer from a bit of an identity crisis in the process. It was a brave, risk/reward move, while it may disappoint some fans, it will certainly gain others and gives the series a fresh look rather than replicating more of the same.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Dawn of War III is a strong single-player campaign tied to an inconsistent multiplayer. It feels like a more ambitious game than it is able to be. Players who are looking for a single-player adventure will have a lot of fun rampaging through the 15-hour campaign, but those who are in it for the multiplayer may be frustrated by the new and somewhat muddled multiplayer mode. If the multiplayer clicks for you, Dawn of War III will be a delight, but it's a tough sell if you're looking for advancements on prior Dawn of War titles.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For all Warhammer 40,000 fans, Dawn of War is back with deep gameplay and awesome battles. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dawn of War III builds and maintains an organic tension that yields huge pay-offs, and there’s nothing else quite like it.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“A fairly solid attempt, the changes to multiplayer bring out a large mix of good and bad responses from me. In the end I believe that they have pushed away from the original DoWs a bit too much. They still need to return to their roots! I am sure they will do it eventually. ”
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Patch history
- Dawn of War III 50% Off + Free Weekend!Oct 19, 2017
- Dawn of War III 50% Off + Free Weekend!Oct 19, 2017
- Patch Notes: October 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: October 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: September 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: September 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: August 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: August 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: August 18, 2017Aug 18, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: August 18, 2017Aug 18, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: July 20, 2017Jul 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: July 20, 2017Jul 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: July 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
- Community Update: July 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
- Hotfix: July 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
- Hotfix: July 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
- Patch Notes: June 27, 2017Jun 27, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: June 27, 2017Jun 27, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix: June 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017
- Hotfix: June 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017
- Patch Notes: June 20, 2017Jun 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: June 20, 2017Jun 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: June 13, 2017Jun 13, 2017
- Community Update: June 13, 2017Jun 13, 2017
- Hotfix: June 5, 2017Jun 5, 2017
- Hotfix: June 5, 2017Jun 5, 2017
- Patch Notes: May 31, 2017May 31, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: May 31, 2017May 31, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: May 12, 2017May 12, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: May 12, 2017May 12, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix: May 10, 2017May 10, 2017
- Hotfix: May 10, 2017May 10, 2017
- Hotfix: May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
- Hotfix: May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
- Patch Notes: May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
- Patch Notes: May 8, 2017May 8, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: May 4, 2017May 4, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update: May 4, 2017May 4, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix: May 2, 2017May 2, 2017
- Hotfix: May 2, 2017May 2, 2017
…and 2 earlier patch announcements.