Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Strategy First
- Publishers: Infogrames, Stardock
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy is a fantasy strategy game developed by Strategy First and released in 2002. It is the sequel to Disciples: Sacred Lands, and the second game in the Disciples series. The game is set in the fictional kingdom of Nevandaar, and follows the story of four dominant races who are in a state of almost constant war: the human Empire, the dwarven Mountain Clans, the demonic Legions of the Damned, and the skeletal Undead Hordes.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Disciples II is divided into three main parts:
- Building up your capital city
Your capital city is the center of your empire, and it is where you will research new warriors and spells, and build up new armies. You will need to carefully manage your resources in order to build up your city and your armies.
- Exploring the surroundings
You can use heroes to explore the surroundings, procure resources, and attack the enemy. Heroes are powerful units that can lead small squads of troops into battle. They can also be used to capture enemy outposts and resources.
- Battles
Battles in Disciples II are turn-based, and take place on a hexagonal grid. You will need to use your units’ strengths and weaknesses to your advantage in order to win battles.
Story
The story of Disciples II is told through a series of campaigns, each of which follows the story of one of the four main races. The campaigns are all interconnected, and they all lead up to a final confrontation between the forces of good and evil.
Races
There are four main races in Disciples II:
- The human Empire is a powerful and technologically advanced race. They are led by Emperor Darius, and their capital city is Eldoria.
- The dwarven Mountain Clans are a hardy and industrious race. They are led by King Thorgrim, and their capital city is Karak-Azgal.
- The demonic Legions of the Damned are a cruel and merciless race. They are led by the Dark Lord Belial, and their capital city is the Abyss.
- The skeletal Undead Hordes are a relentless and unstoppable race. They are led by the Lich Lord Mortanius, and their capital city is the Necropolis.
Reception
Disciples II was met with critical acclaim upon release. It was praised for its deep gameplay, engaging story, and beautiful visuals. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Disciples II is considered to be one of the best fantasy strategy games ever made. It has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its engaging story, and its beautiful visuals. The game has also been credited with helping to popularize the fantasy strategy genre.
Conclusion
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy is a classic fantasy strategy game that still holds up today. With its deep gameplay, engaging story, and beautiful visuals, it is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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