The switch to limited squads with RPG elements is a refreshing path for the Dawn of War franchise to take. I really like the unique squad abilities and how they mesh together to complement one another, which leads to rich tactical gameplay. The RPG elements are strong and fit well with the DoW universe. The missions themselves can be a bit repetative but the wide range of tactical approaches one can take save them from getting stale. The overall story isn't too shabby either, and it is presented very well. I don't do much multi-player but that aspect of the game is as robust as the rest. Dawn Of War II is a well crafted, well executed RTS, well worth your time if your looking for a break from base building and resource gathering and just want to fight with a few selected elite squads.

At least on the harder levels, Killing Floor is a deceptively complex game that requires the utmost in true cooperative gameplay. Its a game of frantic gunplay and coordinated, purposeful movement that encourages team strategy. The graphics are excellent, the maps many and varied, as are the enemies. Can be played single player, but Co-Op with friends is the way to go. Its also fairly easy on PC hardware and should run on most modern rigs. I don't play this game constantly but I always come back to it and its always fun, and its one of the few games out there that can humble an overly cocky team.

Unreal is one of my perennial favorites. It's old school goodness wrapped in a rich, surreal world that abounds with challenging enemies, as well a few friends. There are a lot of unique, interesting weapons, all with alt fire modes that keep gameplay compelling and satisfying. There isn't much of a plot really, but the gameworld is so varied and steeped in mystery that it doesn't matter. On the higher difficulty levels the game is brutal, so its not a walk in the park. The only drawback (though not for me) is the dated graphics, but for solid gameplay and an immersive world, Unreal remains a top notch shooter. I've played this game many times before getting it on Steam, so don't let the few hours that Steam has logged me playing fool you, I write this recommendation based on 100+ hours of play. Highly recommended.