Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: New World Computing
- Publishers: The 3DO Company
Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland (2000)
Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland is a standalone expansion pack to Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia. It was released on September 27, 2000, and is the first game in the Heroes Chronicles series. Warlords acts as the first chapter of the new saga, telling the story of Tarnum from before he became the Immortal Hero.
Gameplay
Warlords of the Wasteland is a turn-based strategy game played on a hexagonal grid map. The player controls a hero who leads an army of creatures against enemy heroes and their armies. The goal of the game is to conquer all of the enemy towns and castles on the map.
The game features a campaign of 12 scenarios, as well as a tutorial and previews of other three Chronicles games (Heroes Chronicles: Conquest of the Underworld, Heroes Chronicles: Masters of the Elements and Heroes Chronicles: Clash of the Dragons). Unlike Heroes III, in Warlords importing extra scenarios or playing in multiplayer is prohibited.
Story
The story of Warlords of the Wasteland takes place before the events of Heroes of Might and Magic III. Tarnum, a young and ambitious knight, is sent to the Wasteland to investigate the disappearance of a group of dwarven miners. Tarnum soon discovers that the dwarves have been kidnapped by a group of orcs led by the evil warlord, Kilgor.
Tarnum must travel across the Wasteland, gathering allies and building up his army, in order to defeat Kilgor and rescue the dwarves. Along the way, he will learn more about his own destiny and the role he is meant to play in the world.
Reception
Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland was well-received by critics. The game was praised for its challenging gameplay, engaging story, and beautiful graphics. Many reviewers also noted that the game was a good value, offering a lot of content for a budget price.
Legacy
Warlords of the Wasteland is considered to be one of the best Heroes of Might and Magic games. It is a challenging and rewarding game that offers a lot of replay value. The game’s story is also well-written and engaging, and it helps to flesh out the world of Heroes of Might and Magic.
Warlords of the Wasteland was the first game in the Heroes Chronicles series, and it set the standard for the rest of the series. The Chronicles games are generally considered to be some of the best Heroes of Might and Magic games, and they offer a great way to experience the world of Heroes for a budget price.
Conclusion
Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland is a classic Heroes of Might and Magic game that is still enjoyed by many fans today. The game offers a challenging and rewarding gameplay experience, an engaging story, and beautiful graphics. If you are a fan of Heroes of Might and Magic, or if you are looking for a great turn-based strategy game, then I highly recommend checking out Warlords of the Wasteland.
Additional Information
- Developer: Nival Interactive
- Publisher: The 3DO Company
- Release Date: September 27, 2000
- Platforms: Windows
- Genre: Turn-based strategy
- ESRB Rating: T for Teen
- Metacritic Score: 75/100
- GameRankings Score: 78%
Review Score
7.5/10
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