Разработчик: Ino-Co Plus
Описание
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Experience the challenge in single or multiplayer. Play the new "The Exiled" mode or enjoy the game in the Sandbox mode.
Features
- A fantasy wargame like no other – A diplomatic victory is not an option, you cannot relax until your enemies lie crushed under the might of your strategic brilliance! The turn-based hex maps gives you time to ponder your next move and your weapons are the vast armies that relentlessly march to conquer all that oppose you.
- You are the Great mage – Select who you are from a roster of over a dozen Great Mages, all with different abilities and spells, and choose which people you command on your path to victory. If no Great Mage suits your taste you can even custom build your own from scratch.
- Proudly wield your magical power – Not only a superb battlefield commander, your immense magical powers will also aid you in your conquest. Carefully research over 170 spells and choose what to specialize in, from direct attack spells to terraforming, or maybe align yourself to one of the Gods to harness their powerful blessings. With time, you are even capable of customizing each spell using powerful glyphs.
- Diverse worlds requires different approaches – The several different and randomly generated maps all have their unique challenges and opposition to defeat. Use the terrain to your advantage!
- Different campaigns – Choose from either engaging your foes on a grand map in the sandbox game mode or the path of the Exiled, a revenge tale full of twists and turns, where you strike back at those who banished you from the world of Ardania.
- Raise armies – The people you lead and conquer all bring their unique units to your command. Choose if you want to field a stalwart Human army, command the Undead hordes, use the mysterious Planestriders, or mix and match them all plus others to your delight. There are a total of six different races to pick from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Hire heroes – When your reputation grows, random heroes will be attracted to your cause, bringing with them their own special flavor to add to battles. Equip them with legendary artifacts, found or crafted, and make them your battlefield commanders.
Поддерживаемые языки: english, german, russian
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Dual Core CPU with 2,66GHz clock speed or higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600 GT or ATI Radeon HD 6570
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
- OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 8 64-bit
- Processor: Intel I3-3240 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 550 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 6850
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Mac
- OS: OS: Maveric or 10.8
- Processor: Dual Core CPU with 2,66GHz clock speed or higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600 GT or ATI Radeon HD 6570 equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu & Fedora
- Processor: Dual Core CPU with 2,66GHz clock speed or higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600 GT or ATI Radeon HD 6570
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
- OS: Ubuntu & Fedora
- Processor: Intel I3-3240 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 550 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 6850
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Отзывы пользователей
A hidden gem and wonderful addition to the Majesty name.
Very replayable. I have 2055 hours to date. The game has quit saving or loading saved games, so I am hear to re-boot the game.
This game needs to be released with a current update with current technology. The fact that Paradox Games released this program with an editor included really opens the game up to managing everything from Papyrus to almost anything you can imagine. Great game with versatility and a crap load of fun.
I dunno. the "feel" from the first game is gone. I still play warlock - master of the arcane from time to time Its sort of raw and unpolished. I cant put my finger on it. I just don't enjoy ithis one.
I have hundreds of hours playing warlock - master of the arcane... its a nice relaxing game.. so I thought they might have updated the graphics and animations etc (unfortunately I didnt do any 'research')... so to my 'horror'.. I find a beloved game gone bad! its like they just wanted to 'cash in' with minimal effort.. by changing a few things (most of which has ruined the game!! e.g. the enemy able to target lands they CANT see.. if you cant do it.. they shouldnt be able!) and releasing it as #2.. fortunately I picked it up for just a few bucks.. but still.. NOT recommended for you to spend a few bucks... buy #1 and leave it at that
Hidden 4X gem
This game is in many ways a good game and there are many reviews on this game that don't do it justice. Monsters and magics are fun, with many interesting and enjoyable additions since the first game. Many of the game play elements are just as good. Things like the city limit were, at least from my own opinion, a good addition as well. Removing tedious gameplay at the late game.
What this game did wrong is the very thing it sold itself on. Having multiple traversable worlds. It took an open world where movement and strategy were important and locked all movement through multiple distant disjointed gates. Taking movement that would have been at most 5 rounds in the first game and turning it into a 15 or even 25 round slog. Because the maps were built this way the only way to win would be to fight each enemy player/AI 1 by 1 through countless choke points. This made every game far to slow to ever see the end of.
I truly hope that one day by some unlikely miracle this game gets remade without the gimmicks. As it certainly could be a marvel to play.
GOOD OLD GAME
Town limit ruin the game.
Shallow fantasy themed 4x shovelware. Avoid.
It's a good Game, Wizard!
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This game has an inexplicable charm that draws me back to it annually, wearing rose-tinted glasses and thinking, "It wasn't that bad, right? This time, I'll finish a map for real!" Yet, every year, I fail to complete a map and inevitably remember why. Replaying it this year brought the issues back into sharp focus: the AI, the pacing, and the underwhelming spells.
The AI:
The AI in Warlock 2 is frustratingly incompetent, compensated by giving it massive handicaps to level the playing field. This results in the player facing enemies with armies ten times their size and the ability to spam spells and units non-stop on higher difficulties. In practice, this translates into a tedious turn-based tug of war. While slaying hundreds of units can be exhilarating in fast-paced action games or RTS titles, in a turn-based setting, it becomes a monotonous slog.
The Pacing:
The pacing of the game is severely unbalanced. You max out your city's tech tree extremely quickly, which feels like skipping straight to the best units. Mid-tier units are available for what seems like a few turns before being overshadowed by superior units. This rapid progression detracts from the strategic depth and satisfaction of gradually building up your forces.
The Spells:
Similar to unit progression, spell advancement occurs at an unsustainable pace. Spells quickly become obsolete, and your spellbook fills with outdated options. The inability to manually sort or mark favorite spells exacerbates this issue, turning spellcasting into a chore as you sift through your spellbook for the few best-in-slot spells. Even the top-tier spells feel underwhelming. Watching your highest-tier summon get one-shotted by standard enemy units or your "ultimate" Armageddon spell barely scratching the enemy's total health detracts from the sense of power and accomplishment.
In conclusion, while Warlock 2 has an enduring allure that keeps bringing me back, its flawed AI, pacing issues, and lackluster spell mechanics prevent it from being the satisfying experience it promises. The game needs a significant overhaul to balance these elements and provide a more engaging and rewarding strategic experience.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Ino-Co Plus |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 21.12.2024 |
| Metacritic | 73 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 65% положительных (609) |