Fantasy Empires

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Create alliances, defeat enemy kingdoms and forge an empire in this Dungeons & Dragons game world! Under the computer Dungeon Master, you'll interact with fantastic races, command dozens of troop types, send your heroes on quests and construct a variety of buildings and fortifications.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a strong sense of nostalgia for players who enjoyed it in the 90s, with many recalling fond memories of gameplay.
Despite its age, the game still holds up fairly well, with upgraded music and effects that enhance the experience.
It features classic turn-based strategy elements set in the beloved D&D world of Mystara, appealing to fans of the genre.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes during saving and poor controller support, making it frustrating to play.
It lacks modern features and optimizations, such as proper resolution support and stability on current systems, which detracts from the experience.
Many players feel the price is unjustified for an unmodernized game that is essentially abandonware, leading to perceptions of nostalgia gouging.

music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects have been significantly upgraded, resulting in a more modern and polished audio experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “They've even upgraded the music and effects so it doesn't sound so dated.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, and the sound effects are often jarring rather than immersive.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, running in DOSBox without support for modern display resolutions or a proper 4:3 aspect ratio, resulting in a lack of smooth performance on contemporary gaming PCs.