

Warlords III: Reign of Heroes 1997
Developed by Strategic Studies Group
- Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Fantasy
Warlords III: Reign of Heroes is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy universe. The Selentine Empire has been overrun by undead and a number of warlords are fighting to determine who will control what remains of the world. Players must build armies to conquer cities and overwhelm their opponents. The game features 84 different unit types, each of which has different combat strengths, and movement points. Players can use the random map generator to play single games, there are 12 stand-alone game scenarios, plus a campaign mode. Diplomacy is possible and the user can choose from a range of different victory conditions: Last Warlord Standing, Most Cities, Most Victory Points, Most Money. Hordes of undead have overrun the Selentine Empire, leaving utter devastation and chaos in their wake. Now, powerful Warlords arise to contend for power and build a new empire. Zombies, skeletons, and other unspeakable beings battle against heroes, warriors, and mercenaries representing humankind’s last hope. In Warlords III: Reign of Heroes, the player is in command of mighty armies, led by Heroes who have been endowed with unique military qualities. Through a use of superior military force, and the discovery of abilities that will enhance the attack and defense values of Heroes and those armies traveling with them, the player must crush all opponents on the map until none but his own are left standing.
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Plot-driven, classical in form, epic and grave.
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- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Strategic Studies Group
- Publisher
- Red Orb Entertainment
- Released
- October 8, 1997
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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