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Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria

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Game Info

Publisher: Ubi Soft

Developer: Infinite Interactive

Genre(s): Turn-Based Strategy

Players: 6

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: October 21, 2003

Summary

Warlords IV is a unique blend of roleplaying and turn-based strategy gaming. The game centers around your Hero, who plays a pivotal role in the success or failure of your military and economic efforts. Warlords IV is set in the troubled land of Etheria. Old foes such as Dwarves, Elves, and Orcs have resumed their ancient hostilities, and the Undead legions of Lord Bane have returned. The Knights continue their quest for dominance, and the unquiet whispers speak of the Empire, a race even more evil than the Undead. The Heroes of Warlords IV show their mastery of sword and sorcery in the tactical combat system. Casting spells, smiting foes, or boosting morale of shaken troops, Heroes can turn the tide of battle. Players may grow and develop heroes from battle to battle, gaining in abilities and skills, and accumulating magic items and treasures. [Ubi Soft]

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What The Critics Said

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PC Gamer

In spite of its disappointing graphics, it's the best strategy game I've played all year. [Holiday 2003, p.110]

IGN

Some minor game balance and bug issues aside, it can't be denied that this title provides an addictive experience against demanding foes, using a range of spells, skills, abilities and units.

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GameSpot

A highly streamlined sequel that shifts the series' focus away from management and diplomacy to surprisingly fast-paced combat.

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Worth Playing

It lacks the character of the previous versions. Its stripped down war engine and laser-like focus on battles ends up preventing it from being a classic.

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ActionTrip

The somewhat high learning curve and other minor issues shouldn't be a reason to miss out on it. The game's appropriate pacing and good AI should be more than enough to provide you with challenging and addictive gameplay.

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Yahoo! Games

As the pedigree of the series suggests, Warlords IV's AI plays a very mean game indeed. The different difficulty levels are well balanced, going from a pushover at the easiest setting (good for getting to grips with the rules, and what constitutes a good army) to a very real challenge at the upper ones.

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Computer Games Magazine

An orcload more of the almost anachronicstic same...It's simply Warlords, the best damn hardcore computer-fantasy-wargame series out there. [Jan 2004, p.66]

Gamer's Hell

I found myself loving this game and playing until the sunset. The gameplay has few flaws and is packed with action and strategy. The game's simplicity should not fool you into thinking the game is easy.

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GameSpy

Hardcore fans will find a lot to like, but until the AI and balance issues are fixed it remains merely a good game but one that falls a bit below expectations.

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FiringSquad

Doesn’t live up to its illustrious predecessors. So many changes has cost the game its identity.

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GameBiz

The battling is appealing for a while but soon becomes a bit repetitive. Fortunately the game’s graphics are nice-looking and crisp and the sound (especially the music) is excellent.

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eToychest

A fun, quick, stripped down turn based strategy game. Instead of placing emphasis on hardcore micromanagement, small worries like resource gathering and the like are taken right out of your hands and exchanged for some slight action.

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Adrenaline Vault

There is an undeniably addictive quality about this release, but it is so far overshadowed by the shallow nature of the gameplay that its power to enchant will be tested with all but the most ardent groupies.

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Computer Gaming World

Although Warlords IV is by no means a horrible game, it's something far more damning: strangely joyless and conspicuously missing the spark of enthusiasm that often manages to find its way into even the worst of games.

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GameNow

You practically need a magnifying glass to spot your tiny units on the map. [Jan 2004, p.67]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 5.4 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Blue Meanie gave it a3:
The game itself is ok, but the earlier versions are much more fun to play. save some hard drive space and play warlords 3.

Jedrzej M. gave it a7:
Definiately the most original and refreshing installment of Warlords. Very nice graphics and sound, well thought-over gameplay, decent replayability and very long campaign makes it a compelling game, not only for Warlords Junkie.

Anthony gave it a 0:
This game blows. Stick to Battle cry.

Zan K. gave it a 9:
It's a great game.

CRUEL D. gave it a 2:
This is one of the ugliest game i have ever played and its no joke! im sorry... just saying the truth.. :(

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