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Warlords: A Legacy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

While some have dismissed "Warlords: Battlecry" as a "Warhammer" rip-off, the truth of the matter is this: "Battlecry" is what "Warhammer" isn't. With almost ten very different races to choose from, and the ability to choose when, or if, you want to complete missions (somewhat like GTA), as well as diplomatic power over the world, this game gives the player unparalleled power, as well as a great sense of accomplishment after each battle. The only thing this game lacks is a good story, however, the excellent game-play off-sets this minor flaw. A definite-buy for fans of RTS and/or RPG games!

Bridges

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game bridges the gap between the old 2D turn based strategy games to the 3D real time games that are popular now. While it is not quite in the league of Warcraft, it is a fun game, and certainly worth picking up. You can get Battelcry 1,2 and 3 for under 30 bucks. That is a lot of playing for a great price.

This is a fun, unique RTS game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

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.

Best computer game i have ever played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: January 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is superb. I have played many different rts games from C&C and Warcraft to Age of Kings but for me nothin compares 2 this game.
When i downloaded this demo i was an Age Of Empires II freak and i played that game for about a year and was almost an expert. Then i downloaded WB demo and was hocked after a few hours of play, this game is beautiful not only the grapics but also all the fantasy creaters and stuff makes this game a real adventure everytime u play it. Now i am already playin the game for many months WB II is comin out soon, i will buy that also.

IT RULES!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best of the best in strategy games in my opinion i have played about 20 different strat games and this and 2 others were the best i have so much fun playin against 3 enemies with them all grand warlords

Warcraft WHAT?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game has the best of both worlds, meaning it has an RPG basis with a charector that you can upgrade, and it has the RTS side with 9 UNIQUE races and a great set of campaigns. In the proccess of playing this game I have 9 charectors (one of each race), and 200+ hours of entertainment. If your looking for a great RTS and tired of the min manegement of Warcraft then this is the game for you.

Just one word WOW!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This has got to be the best game i've ever played in my life it's like warcraft times a million. You get a special charecter and you can make guys and fight against the opponent. I really liked it because I personally LOVE the whole wizard, elf, dwarf, magic thing. So if you feel the same way buy this game!!!

Wonderful game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Warlords is an awesome game in almost all respects. The units are varied and extremely interesting. Unlike AOE, where you can't really say a unit is 'cool', you certainly can in Warlords. Even the different attack methods are astounding. Liches hurl fireballs, dwarf lords smash towers to pieces with poleaxes, trolls toss boulders (and sheep when they can find them), minotaur kings dice enemies into sausage meat with their axes.

The hero aspect is very interesting and unique. There are a ton of different combinations of characters you can make, and as you play, you will find yourself developing stories about your hero.

The campaigns are challenging, but the missions are somewhat stale (kill all the minotaurs, kill all the orcs, kill all the undead.)Still, they're fun and can entertain you for a long while.

My only gripe is about the mission editor. You can't paint terrain, making creating paths and rivers an ardous process.

All in all, a great and at times humorous game that I strongly recomend.

Solid and engrossing RTS fantasy themed game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

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.

The best RTS game I've encountered

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: January 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

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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