Warlords Battlecry III

Infinity Plus Two

Rank: #7 / 7
Released: 2004
Studio: Infinity Plus Two
Genre: real-time strategy

At a glance

Warlords Battlecry III is a real-time strategy game developed by Infinity Plus Two and set in the fantasy world of Etheria. Persistent heroes and their followers take part in large battles, with familiar races and troop types alongside new additions. The game reduces micromanagement through automated features, while also giving players activities between battles. These include gaining titles, trading or buying items and retinue members, and upgrading a castle. Its hero system includes no hero or unit caps, and high-level heroes can gain new special abilities. New races, hero classes, spells, items, buildings, and dragons expand the strategy options. Steam lists single-player play, trading cards, and Family Sharing. The Steam release is for Windows, with Retroism and Enlight Software Limited listed as publishers. Its Steam release date is Jan 22, 2016.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in fantasy real-time strategy with persistent heroes and followers. The between-battle activities may appeal to players who want character and castle progression alongside battles.

What is good

Persistent heroes lead followers into large battles.
Automated features reduce micromanagement.
No hero or unit caps.
Between-battle trading and castle upgrades.
Steam includes trading cards and Family Sharing.

What to know first

Steam version is listed for Windows only.
Single-player is the only listed play mode.
The Steam release date is Jan 22, 2016.

Verdict

Warlords Battlecry III combines large fantasy battles with persistent heroes and progression between fights. Its hero and unit systems offer several ways to shape play without caps.