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Fun, Entertaining, But Not Spectacular: Very "Warcraft 2ish"

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 12
Date: August 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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!!)

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.

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.

Well, we're establishing a trend here...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: July 11, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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...

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!

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.

What are all these BOGUS reviews about?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: July 17, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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,

Review for Wlordsbcry

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: July 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is awesome! Good graphics, variety, and just about every thing else! Buy It! Be sure to get flaming arrows a direct hit sets the enemy ablaze! Burn baby burn!

The Best Warcraft-type game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: August 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game because of a few things. First, your continuing "hero" gives the game its nice own spin. Secondly, it is easy to learn how to play, but still leaves much room for challenges even as you improve your skills. An overall addicting and quality 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.

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