Warlords III: Darklords Rising

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 32 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • story
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"Warlords III: Darklords Rising" is a strategy game set in a rich fantasy world, featuring expanded gameplay with 4 new campaigns, 15 stand-alone scenarios, and advanced AI. It includes more heroes, units, and spells for a total of 15 heroes and 95 units, each with unique abilities. The enhanced random map generator provides unlimited replayability.

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  • Windows
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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
story1 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game is highly addictive and offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it in their youth.
  • It features well-designed AI opponents and multiple terrains, enhancing the strategic depth of gameplay.
  • The game has aged well, providing challenging gameplay and a variety of campaigns and scenarios to explore.
  • The user interface feels outdated and can be frustrating by modern standards, with low resolution and clunky controls.
  • There are frequent crashes reported after extended play sessions, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • The soundtrack is disappointing compared to previous entries in the series, and some players miss the original music.
  • music7 mentions

    The music in "Warlords III: Reign of Heroes" has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the different soundtrack in the expansion compared to the original game, which they found superior. Some users noted that the new music was forgettable or of lower quality, leading them to prefer the original soundtrack for its beauty and appropriateness to the game's themes. Overall, the consensus leans towards a dissatisfaction with the current musical offerings in the expansion.

    • “I would rather play Reign of Heroes as I prefer its beautiful soundtrack and its genre-appropriate faction troops.”
    • “However, I'd be remiss if I didn't second what another reviewer had said, and they even gave it a thumbs down for this - it is really disappointing that Warlords III: Reign of Heroes isn't available (initial release) because the soundtrack is entirely different here with the expansion, and the Reign of Heroes music is vastly superior.”
    • “Always wondered why I didn't remember the music... then I realized it's because the music was bad, haha.”
    • “I do prefer the OST from Reign of Heroes (base game before Darklords).”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics have been criticized for being outdated, with low resolution and glitchy text, but some players appreciate the art style and the overall gameplay experience. While the visuals may not impress by modern standards, they are considered to have aged better than other games from the same era. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with some flaws but also a charm that complements the gameplay.

    • “Love the art style.”
    • “There are more units, heroes, and spells than you can shake a stick at, and while the graphics may seem simplistic in this modern age, they haven't aged as rough as other games of the same age and generation.”
    • “There are no modern updates, no quality of life improvements, no mods, text is glitchy, old graphics.”
    • “My biggest complaints are sometimes the graphic overlays are a little screwed up in this version (missing information, etc. - you can still play it fine, though).”
    • “While the graphics may seem simplistic in this modern age, they haven't aged as rough as other games of the same age and generation.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is engaging, allowing players to complete the main narrative and then continue their adventure through custom quests. Players are encouraged to strategically choose medium difficulty quests to enhance their experience.

    • “After playing the main stories, you can take on custom quests and continue your adventure!”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    Despite the low-resolution graphics, the gameplay is highly praised and compensates for the visual shortcomings, providing an engaging experience.

    • “The graphics don't look amazing with the low resolution, but the great gameplay makes up for it.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game features a compelling campaign that enhances its replayability, making it an epic experience that encourages players to return for more.

    • “It was an epic game, with a compelling campaign and plenty of replayability.”
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