Fantasy Wars

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  • Summary: Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forestsFantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and legend. Play the role of an Orc or Goblin boss, a captain of the Human army or lead the elite forces of the Elven army. Participate in castle sieges and village defense, assault and reconnaissance operations and swift raids. To be victorious remember that the amount and experience of troops is not always the key factor, organize cooperation between different types of units and use the landscape to achieve strategic superiority. The game consists out of three story-connected campaigns. In each of them players will have to gather an army, upgrade units, find magic artifacts and study magic spells. An epic story has been crafted to draw players in. The great Orc chieftain and conqueror Ugraum, incited by the cruel shamans, gathers a huge horde to invade the land of Humans. Only a small, but experienced army of general Pfeil is able to fight against the powerful enemy. However the sides in this confrontation don't know that this is all just a part of evil plot of the dark powers. [1C Company]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    88
    A true blast from the past, turn based fantasy strategy in the spirit of old classics from 90s. A bold move that succeeds. Commanding your own orc horde or mercenary army to victory through the linear campaign is simply fun, especially when the game mechanics have nothing to be ashamed of, and there’s plenty of complexity to keep you thinking. We need more of unhurried, turn based goodness like this in the future. [Nov 2007]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    80
    If you are still stuck on the edge of strategy games, hanging on to what you can before delving into the real-time games that seem more popular now – your are going to love this game.
  3. IGN
    78
    The turn countdown is a decent idea as well and forces players out into the field a little quicker, but can tend to cut off the chance to fully explore a map in some cases. Either way, the challenge for those that choose to try and grab the gold medal in each level is going to be pretty extreme.
  4. PC Gamer UK
    71
    A stout strategy yeoman. [Apr 2008, p.78]
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  5. CPUGamer
    70
    An addicting strategy game that I enjoyed playing once I found the cheat codes.
  6. Worth Playing
    65
    Overall, Fantasy Wars was rather disappointing, since it had the potential to be so much more.
  7. PC Zone UK
    35
    The turn-based action is a mixture of crippling boredom, mild frustration and a mild sensation of imminent doom - based on a huge, hexagonal board-game style map with gigantic pawns that you control scattered across it. [Apr 2008, p.77]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. PertsaJ.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    A great game for fans of good old turn-based strategies. If you liked games like Fantasy General, Battle Isle and Spellcross, you'll love this!
  2. MichaelM.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    Loved the easy to play..hard to win gameplay. Most fun in years finishing a campaign. Hope there is an expansion in the works with more maps.
  4. ErichS.
    Oct 9, 2007
    10
    What an awesome game. If you love turn-based strategy in a fantasy setting, this is the best ever. Reminds me a little of "Sword of Aragon" What an awesome game. If you love turn-based strategy in a fantasy setting, this is the best ever. Reminds me a little of "Sword of Aragon" (yeah, ancient I know). Graphics not that great, but best gameplay in a long time.… Expand
  5. KalleHahl
    Mar 10, 2008
    10
    I'd give 9.5. There are only some minor stuff that patches might even fix/add.

    It's ridiculous to see some of the game reviewers    I'd give 9.5. There are only some minor stuff that patches might even fix/add.

    It's ridiculous to see some of the game reviewers giving 35% scores to Fantasy Wars.

    This is as good as Ufo: Enemy Unknown is, combied with Heroes of the Might and Magic AND Total War -series.

    It's pure gold. Get it!    … Expand
  6. ibitato
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    This is a correct turn -based RPG game.
    The main campaign is based on a series of battles ibjectives on a map.
    Unit level progression is    This is a correct turn -based RPG game.
    The main campaign is based on a series of battles ibjectives on a map.
    Unit level progression is simple yet effective.
    the 3D map is a plus on this game.
    The turns limit on missions and maps, makes you want to do better
    There are some unnaceptable problems with the UI and missing text strings on buttons.    … Expand
  7. GlennO.
    Jan 18, 2008
    8
    The AI is quite good (without "cheating") which makes this one of the most challenging turn-based games I have played in a long while. The The AI is quite good (without "cheating") which makes this one of the most challenging turn-based games I have played in a long while. The perk-tree is intriguing, albeit lacking in adequate documentation. This game will stretch your strategy muscles in good ways.… Expand
  8. GoenzV.
    Nov 13, 2007
    4
    No good. Boring. Stupid graphics.

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