Warlords III: Darklords Rising
- May 15, 2024
- Strategic Studies Group
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game has aged well and remains just as fun and addictive as it was when first released, providing a nostalgic experience for older players.
- It features a compelling campaign with plenty of replayability, including custom quests and a random map generator that keeps the gameplay fresh.
- The game runs well on modern systems, including Windows 11 and Steam Deck, making it accessible for both returning fans and new players.
- The user interface and graphics are outdated by modern standards, with low resolution and occasional glitches that can detract from the experience.
- There are no modern updates or quality of life improvements, leading to frustrations with controls and gameplay mechanics that feel clunky.
- Some players are disappointed that the original soundtrack from Warlords III: Reign of Heroes is not available, as they prefer it over the music in this version.
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative 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
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being outdated, with low resolution and occasional glitches in overlays, but some players appreciate the art style and find that the gameplay compensates for the visual shortcomings. While the graphics may not impress by modern standards, they have aged better than many contemporaries, offering a nostalgic charm.
“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
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story offers engaging main quests that players can complete, followed by the option to embark on custom quests for continued gameplay. Players are advised to start with medium difficulty quests to enhance their experience.
“After playing the main stories, you can take on custom quests and continue your adventure!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the graphics are criticized for their low resolution, the engaging gameplay is highly praised and compensates for the visual shortcomings.
“The graphics don't look amazing with the low resolution, but the great gameplay makes up for it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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.”
