SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars

05.04.2006
Critic 88/100
Users 76/100
The most beautiful, perfect and deadly of the Dark Races, the Dark Elves, in league with the mysterious Shadows are threatening to overrun the realm of men… Lead the Avatar and his band of heroes in forging new alliances to face the invasion and save the world of Eo ! But soon the Avatar has to discover even more sinister forces at work… Lead your armies in monumental battles and unravel the truth behind this epic story. The burden of ancient blood is heavy; it has fallen on you to carry it...
For five years the terrible conflict around the mysterious Shadows sundered the country of the Dark Elves and fanned the flames of a civil war amongst them. Even beyond the borders of their territories unrest prevails: a new power rises in Eo, a threat that seems to spread its shadow over the whole realm and endangers the people's ancient alliances... Craig Un'Shallach, Dark Elf General and member of the Dracon caste, fights alongside his clan against the influence of the ominous Shadows, but the tide of war turns against him. When defeat seems imminent, his daughter Nightsong escapes in order to warn of the approaching menace. She flees into the borderlands between the realms of humans and the dark elves to alarm the humans about the pact between Shadows and Dark Elves and of the army of the Shadows, which advances under the guidance of the insane alchemist Sorvina towards the realms of the light! With this alarming knowledge Nightsong reaches the fortress of the Shaikan, the legendary dragon warriors, bonded by blood with an ancient dragon, feared by the races of light and darkness alike. There she receives the unexpected assistance of a courageous Shaikan who joins her journey to tell the tale of the Shadows and Sorvina and to save his homeland and family. However, to resist the impeding doom powerful armies will be required. The dormant alliance of light must be reforged, no easy task for two creatures counted amongst the enemies of Light....

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20.03.2007

New single-player campaign with spectacular new landscapes, continuing the legendary SpellForce 2 storyline The story continues and the fate of the Soulbearer will be revealed as old acquaintances from SF2 can be met again: The Soulbearer (SF2 Avatar), Shae, Mordecay, Jandrim Windhammer, Idara, Ylia, Laudinia, Sephis, Lya, Skjadir, Cardogan, Mordecay, Karan, Galius, Yared, Redmund, König Ulf, Halicos, Undergand, Askan, Alastar, Irion, Alyre, Falida, Nightsong and of course Flink McWinter. More RPG-experience through special hero-quests: the companions of your Avatar open quests that will provide them with additional abilities. A consistent world: players will also visit familiar cities from SF2, where massive changes are taking place – never before has an RTS been so capable of telling a continuous story! A completely new Shaikan faction, consisting of Shaikan, Dragonkin and Blades with their powerful Dragon Titan! Enhanced skill tree with the new Shaikan Skill section. Units of the Shaikan can choose between several upgrades allowing you to adapt them to your tactics. New spells and items to summon loyal pet companions for your Avatar! Face your opponents in stunning new maps for Player vs. Player battles (2+1) including the special “King of the Hill” mode that pits parties of heroes against each other. New Free game maps (3+1) and the ultimate challenge: The Arena Quest that takes you across dozens of maps to create the ultimate weapon and face the most powerful of foes in the Arena. New enemies and special items for the free game mode. Hundreds of new items and new set items that combine to grant special powers to the player. Crafting allows the player to create and enhance his own special items!

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03.02.2023

In a journey from humble start with a small wizard’s tower, explore the lands of Eo in a quest for magical might in this ever-changing strategy role playing game. Defeat armies and heroes in tactical combat, find mighty artefacts, raise knowledge and magic to become the most powerful mage of all. Become the greatest of mages in this turn-based fantasy epic set in the world of SpellForce! From the humble beginnings of your small wizard’s tower, send forth your minions and heroes to explore the realms of Eo. Grow your influence and power and fill your grimoire with arcane knowledge. Face off against magical competitors in your hunt for ancient artefacts and hidden secrets as you build up your tower and area of influence to unleash the greatest spell the world has ever known.

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SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike. Complete Edition includes: - SpellForce III: Reforced - SpellForce III Reforced: Soul Harvest - SpellForce III Reforced: Fallen God

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SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike.

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