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fantasy video game
Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders
By Illwinter Game Design, released 1 Jan 2002
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Classic Mac OS
- strategy video game
- turn-based strategy video game
What it is
Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders is a fantasy turn-based strategy game from Illwinter Game Design. Players rule a nation as a powerful being seeking godhood, using soldiers and mages to conquer neighboring lands and spread their dominion. You can shape a pretender god’s physical form and magic skills, while dominion influences the world around you. The game supports one to 14 players, with hotseat, play-by-email and TCP/IP options, as well as single-player. Its world includes more than 600 units, 400 spells and 300 magic items. Players can bid for mercenaries, build fortresses, and fight large automatic battles. It also includes tools to create monsters and scenarios. Steam lists multiplayer, PvP, co-op, LAN and shared-screen modes, including cross-platform multiplayer. The supplied platform facts name Windows, Linux and Classic Mac OS, while Steam lists Windows and Linux. The store notes that this is an old game.
What players like, and what they don't
- Supports one to 14 players
- More than 600 units
- More than 400 unique spells
- Players can create monsters and scenarios
- Store notes that it is a very old game
- Steam lists Windows and Linux
Who it suits
It suits players who want a fantasy strategy game with extensive unit and spell variety, god-building and multiplayer options. Scenario creators may also value its monster and scenario creation tools.
This entry combines large-scale fantasy strategy with god customization, dominion, fortress building and several ways to play with others. Its age is worth bearing in mind, especially for players new to the series.
