turn-based strategy video game
Etherlords II
By Nival, released 1 Jan 2003
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Etherlords II is a fantasy turn-based strategy and role-playing game from Nival, released in 2003. Its campaign follows a hero through the world of Ether, with five campaigns, non-linear missions and multiple routes to completion. Combat is tactical and turn-based, built around spells and creatures, with new monsters and magic available to each of the four races. Heroes can gain skills and abilities during campaigns. The game includes a tutorial covering basic and advanced dueling tactics. For multiplayer, it lists four modes and supports internet co-op battles; Round Table mode runs as a round-robin elimination tournament with random card sets. A dedicated master server maintains player statistics and ratings. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer support, plus Family Sharing. The listed platform is Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five campaigns in a fantasy setting
- Four races have new monsters and magic
- Non-linear missions offer multiple paths
- Internet co-op and four multiplayer modes
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Multiplayer statistics rely on a dedicated master server
Who it suits
It suits players looking for fantasy campaigns with tactical, turn-based battles and hero progression. Internet co-op and several multiplayer modes may also appeal to groups who want to duel together.
Etherlords II pairs campaign progression with spell-and-creature tactics and supports online co-op and competitive modes. Players should note that Windows is its only listed platform.
