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Summary: Fun, Entertaining, But Not Spectacular: Very "Warcraft 2ish"
Review: A very sturdy, carefully-crafted game that I've played for 100+ hours, Warlords Battlecry delivers the goods in a workmanlike fashion. However, as an RTS game with a "pause" capability, Warlords Battlecry didn't make me say "Wow!" like Warcraft did. There are some games (Myth, Homeworld, Civilization, etc.) that when they were first released amazed us by either their graphics, gameplay, novelty, etc. Warlords Battlecry, using 2D graphics, same resource collection methods, etc., just doesn't add up to a "must" buy. You probably should find a demo first, although this game isn't risky. If you've played Warcraft, then you know Warlords. That's the point. (So why do I play Warlords so much? 'Cause if I buy a game, I'm gonna play it!!)
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Summary: Fun, Entertaining, But Not Spectacular: Very "Warcraft 2ish"
Review: A very sturdy, carefully-crafted game that I've played for 100+ hours, Warlords Battlecry delivers the goods in a workmanlike fashion. However, as an RTS game with a "pause" capability, Warlords Battlecry didn't make me say "Wow!" like Warcraft did. There are some games (Myth, Homeworld, Civilization, etc.) that when they were first released amazed us by either their graphics, gameplay, novelty, etc. Warlords Battlecry, using 2D graphics, same resource collection methods, etc., just doesn't add up to a "must" buy. You probably should find a demo first, although this game isn't risky. If you've played Warcraft, then you know Warlords. That's the point. (So why do I play Warlords so much? 'Cause if I buy a game, I'm gonna play it!!)
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Summary: What are all these BOGUS reviews about?
Review: he game is a finely crafted RTS (strategy IS in it) game.Let's address some of the odd issues brought up: The Hero is like the SHAMEN in populous? The lineage of warlords goes back about as far as populuous and is of an entirely different tradition. I don't see this... this game is derivitive of it's own history and the concept of RTS as a whole. Archers do PIERCING damage so attacking buildings unless you've upgraded them to flaming arrows is an exercise in misused resources. The game is amazingly well-balanced between the races and they are all very different from each other (not as much as starcraft but they only three and a PITIFUL AI). Each race demands a unique strategy and your hero (which you've developed over MANY MAY GAMES) is TRULY unique to your tastes- Druid, Paladin, Archmage, Thief, Bard, Necromancer, Pyromancer, Alchemist- and your race: Wood Elf, High Elf, Human, Orc, Undead, Barbarian, Dwarf- it ALL plays into the game! You can develop up to a level 50 character and spend the points to develop her/him the way you want. There is a scenario editor and random maps AND two campaigns (both dark and good). Replayability is ar a maximum here. Positives: Incredible non-cheating AI Replayability Customization Depth of strategy Negatives: Graphics are nothing special, but they do not work against gameplay AI is dead right now in island maps (but this is going to be fixed) A few minor imbalance problems currently being addressed by a patch,
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Summary: This is a fun, unique RTS game
Review: I began playing RTS (real-time strategy) games about a year ago, with Starcraft. Since then, it has become a favorite activity. Warlords Battlecry is something different in the way of RTS games. You have a hero that controls your troops. This ads a personal element to the multiplayer games that other RTS games lack. Being a woman, I'm a big fan of "pretty" and I have to say that while Starcraft is fun, the game is ugly. The creature are ugly. This is not the case with Battlecry. The game itself is gorgeous and all the units have definite personality. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: The best RTS game I've encountered
Review: I previously reviewed the demo. I've now completed both the good and evil campaign in the full version - I've never experienced a game so compelling after I've finished every scenario - it's actually HARD (and I'm quite a good RTS gamer). The core of this game is the "Hero", which sets it apart from other RTS games - the spells available to heroes are awesome in their complexity and manifestations. The 8 character races and many other factors allow the gamer to develop different strategies for almost every scenario possible, which makes gives Warlords greater "replayability" than any other RTS game. The music is a trifle boring after a while, the sound effects are great, however. When characters score a critical hit, they shout taunts and jibes at the enemy. If I was only to own one game, Warlords would be it.
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Summary: The best RTS game I've encountered
Review: I previously reviewed the demo. I've now completed both the good and evil campaign in the full version - I've never experienced a game so compelling after I've finished every scenario - it's actually HARD (and I'm quite a good RTS gamer). The core of this game is the "Hero", which sets it apart from other RTS games - the spells available to heroes are awesome in their complexity and manifestations. The 8 character races and many other factors allow the gamer to develop different strategies for almost every scenario possible, which makes gives Warlords greater "replayability" than any other RTS game. The music is a trifle boring after a while, the sound effects are great, however. When characters score a critical hit, they shout taunts and jibes at the enemy. If I was only to own one game, Warlords would be it.
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Summary: Solid and engrossing RTS fantasy themed game
Review: I purchased Warlords Battlecry based on the numerous positive reviews of the game. Ordinarily, RTS games seem repetitive and silly, in that the player with the most guys wins. Along with Age of Kings, Warlords Battlecry is an excellent example of a real-time STRATEGY game. You can't win just by creating the most troops and overwhelming the enemy, and that's against the AI! The best features of the game are the ability to 'grow' a hero, taking him from battle to battle and increasing his skills, and how top-notch troops from one battle can be carried over to subsequent battles. They too gain experience levels as they progress through battles. Having 9 distinct races to play adds to the variety of strategies to employ. The differences in races also add to the variety in the heros you create based on race, profession, and specialties. You can enter battle with a Human Paladin or an Undead Necromancer, and your approach will be appreciably different. Some may find this game too difficult, the scenario included is not a cakewalk to finish and, unfortunately, can only be attempted by a Human hero. There are no strong negatives to this game. If you've never cared much for RTS games, Warlords Battlecry may be the one for you to try.
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Summary: Well, we're establishing a trend here...
Review: I too have only played the demo, but I think this game has good potential, and I'll order it soon, but it appears to mix the successes from several games quite effectively. The Hero concept is remeniscent of the Shaman in Populous (Right game?). The races aren't quite as radically different in as in Starcraft, but it's enough, and I'm not sure if balance is an issue or not; I think that a small group of archers with some eyrie support could take down just about anything, and towers do far too much damage, but it may all even out in the end; I'll write something more complete once I've tinkered with the full version...
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Summary: I've only played the Demo, and already I'm hooked
Review: I'm a fan of Fantasy, Role-Playing, Strategy games & awesome software... Like WarCraft... And I love this game. Apart from a few technical glitches in the demo (which I'mm sure will be smoothed over in the live version), the sound & graphics of the game is brilliant. I enjoy complexity, and most importantly, a challenging game. Unlike many other strategy games, this game is a challenge, meaning that I didn't master it in a matter of hours (the demo, that is). furthermore, the "Hero" (Me) develops over time, so one can't simply finish a set of scenarios and "finish the game".
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Summary: I've only played the Demo, and already I'm hooked
Review: I'm a fan of Fantasy, Role-Playing, Strategy games & awesome software... Like WarCraft... And I love this game. Apart from a few technical glitches in the demo (which I'mm sure will be smoothed over in the live version), the sound & graphics of the game is brilliant. I enjoy complexity, and most importantly, a challenging game. Unlike many other strategy games, this game is a challenge, meaning that I didn't master it in a matter of hours (the demo, that is). furthermore, the "Hero" (Me) develops over time, so one can't simply finish a set of scenarios and "finish the game".
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