Warlords: Battlecry (2000)

Platforms: Win
Where to get it: My Abandonware

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How it feels

The game feels like a deliberate, grid-based tactical struggle where you manage units and resources against AI opponents in a classic fantasy setting.

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About

Released in 2000 for Windows, Warlords: Battlecry is a strategy title set within the expansive Warlords universe. The game features tactical combat mechanics distinct from its predecessor's turn-based approach while maintaining the series' core themes of conflict and faction management.

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