Warlock II: The Exiled

1C Company

Rank: #2 / 16
Released: 2014
Studio: 1C Company
Genre: 4X

At a glance

Warlock II: The Exiled is a turn-based fantasy strategy game from 1C Company, released in 2014. Players are exiles in shattered worlds who must fight through fractured realms and return to Ardania, where the United One and four Vicars await. The game uses hex maps and centers on armies, magic and rival Great Mages. Players can choose from more than a dozen mages with different abilities and spells, or create a custom mage. It offers single-player and multiplayer modes, including The Exiled and Sandbox modes. Steam features include achievements, Trading Cards, Workshop, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux. The supplied game description also identifies Warlock II as a 4X strategy game, while its Steam genre listing is Strategy.

Who it is for

It suits strategy players who want turn-based fantasy warfare, mage customization and battles across hex maps. Both solo and multiplayer modes are listed, along with The Exiled and Sandbox modes.

What is good

Turn-based battles use hex maps.
More than a dozen Great Mages to choose from.
Players can create a custom mage.
Single-player and multiplayer modes.
Steam Workshop is listed.

What to know first

Released in 2014.
No diplomatic victory option.

Verdict

Warlock II: The Exiled frames its strategy around armies, magic and a return to Ardania. Mage choices, custom creation and two named modes give players several ways into its fantasy warfare.