Product Description

Fantasy Wars is a turned-based tactical strategy game for the PC with 3 campaigns featuring an in-depth storyline. Set in a fantasy world rife with war. The game is played in a hex format that strategy gamers will be used to. However, when zoomed out, the players will see their unit represented more accurately with, for example, the actual number of orcs in your orc archer unit. While zoomed out, you'll also be able to see the battles take place in real-time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8619 in Video Games
• Brand: Atari
• Released on: 2007-11-06
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Format: DVD-ROM
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.15" h x 5.50" w x 7.50" l, .50 pounds

Features

• Featuring a fantasy world with Human, Orc, Dwarfs, and Elven races
• Action sequences from castle sieges, reconnaissance operations, village and defense assaults
• Based on three connected, story-driven campaigns
• Battlefields and surroundings are displayed in full 3D

Customer Reviews

Fantasy Wars
Back in the 90's, there was a game called 'Fantasy General'. I loved that game. Fantasy Wars IS Fantasy General (gameplay) with current graphics.

This game is tough. This game requires thought and strategy. I love it. This is the best game I've bought in 10 years.

In Fantasy General, you fought through 5 continents as one campaign. Here, you fight as a human leader, Orc leader (HHHHOOOORRRRRRDDDDDEEEEE!) or Elf leader. The campaigns are interrelated - as the Orc leader, you are pursued by the great human leader 'Darrig' as you plunge into human lands. As the Human leader 'Derrick', you pursue the Orc horde that leaves traps and devestation in his wake.

The Elf campaign in locked to be open after the human/orc campaigns.

If you like a difficult challenge with much strategy (and one of the extremely rare turn-based strategy games out there), this game is it. HIghly, highly recommended.

More fun than Fantasy General, but too short.
This is an obvious knockoff of Fantasy General. The graphical "improvements" are not very impressive, but the increased relevance of terrain and the emphasis on realistic unit strengths and upgrade tracks are very pleasing. I have been waiting for an easy-to-play turn-based game of this caliber since Panzer General, so I was happy to buy this.
Pros:
Easy point and click gameplay
Adjustable graphics speed eliminates wasted time.
Satisfying struggle against numerically superior enemies.
Interesting unit upgrade choices.
Cons:
3D graphics look very cheesy. (Not a con for me-gameplay is all-important in strategy titles.)
Story is not particularly interesting-many goblins must die.
My main complaint is that for the price, I would have liked longer campaigns. I was just whetting my appetite when the game ended.

Overall, this is a buy for fans of fantasy general (which I was inspired to replay.) Not a buy for those who need glitzy entertainment.

A Hidden Gem
My review is based on playing the Human campaign. Fantasy Wars is a game that is not going to get a lot of fanfare because of the turn based genre does not appeal to the masses. If you are a fan of turn based games then you will find that Fantasy Wars is a fun strategic game. A grid based game that follows a campaign story line which allows you to advance your units during the game. At the start of the scenario you are given a certain amount of units to place around a specific area range on the map. You are given a range of one to several quests during the scenario inlcuding secondary quests. You move and attack with your units based on their abilities. Heroes are the superior units that can range from Leaders to Mages or Clerics. The key in gameplay is using your units most effectively against your opponent. Combining units techniques with attacks and also using the best terrain can yield the best effect.

Not only is Fantasy Wars a good Strategy turn based game it also is a good looking game with a clean interface. You can rotate the camera all around the map and even look at a nice overhead view of the strategic map. The units are well done and spell casting is excellent. It would be nice to see if they even come up with an expansion or sequel to the game that will build upon what is already a great product. I would also like to see a PBEM option for the game as that is a feature I like for a TBS game.

If you are a turn based gamer and wonder if you would like this game I would suggest that you most likely would. If you have played Fantasy General then you know the basic idea of the game. I enjoy the game and have recomended it to other fans of the genre. I would love to see more games of this type on the market and commend 1C and Atari for releasing this type of game.