A D&D real-time strategy game with a story written by the creator of the Eberron setting. This re-release added support for modern resolutions and other fixes to perform better on today's PCs.
Most levels force you to amass frontline troops for a straightforward push. Even with stealth heroes available, there are barely any designed stealth-focused levels. The entire game is filled with repetitive head-on clashes between the two sides. In late-game battles, every unit has several active skills. During a single fight, you have to manage over...
A gem from a time when RTSs had soul
I love how it incorporates RPG elements in its gameplay, for example there's an inventory and quest system, but also every map has an underground layer where the dungeons are, and when you venture out in there the game mechanics change a bit.
Not only does this help the game stand out, it also allows it to lean more...
Peak strategy game experience
after going thru the entire tutorial and it constantly going on about the xp you gain in battle.. the first chapter (at least) completely deprives you of xp.. and then you get different troops in chapter 2! I thought the whole point would be that you'd be taking your experienced troops throughout the game!!!
but apparently not.. so I cannot recommend...
Good upscaled graphics, plethora of units and has a good nostalgic feeling to it. It is short and feels rushed but generally an OK Strategy RPG. Buy on sale