The EmpireThe most powerful realm on the face of Aer.įace the mighty Legions of the Empire and their magical creations from dragon cannons to golems as well as the Undead hordes they bring to battle, or fight harpies, lizard people and great dragons on your way. The ClansA confederation of autonomous hill-land tribes, who value their independence and will fight fiercely for it.įield axemen, berserkers, spearmaidens, trolls and shamans, summon ancestor spirits and mighty elementals or train nimble stag riders and deadly werebears or recruit mercenaries from longbowmen to centaurs. But beware: costly victories can be worse than a defeat… when battle-hardened units perish, so does their progression and experience.Įach unit comes with their specific abilities, arms and armour, and they can be equipped with magic artefacts you find during battle and upgraded with gold and resources that you need to plunder from your enemy. The young clan members will need to be trained, and as they gain enough experience, even the greenest recruits can be turned into champions. The CampaignBattle after battle, you will need to make decisions and develop your army. Take into consideration terrain, weapons and armour, magical effects, morale, and the balance of forces, make a plan, execute it, and vanquish your enemy, forging your reputation as a savage war-leader. Lead over 75 different unique unit types, including powerful heroes. Fantasy wargaming is back! The BattlesTrue to the tradition of the original game, Fantasy General II is all about turn-based battles. You are his son and designated heir, and you are eager to prove your mettle to the Clan Council and your father… The LegacyFantasy General II: Invasion is the reimagination of the strategy game classic from the 90s!Īrmies once again draw battle-lines on the war-torn land of Keldonia, and a new generation of commanders will test their bravery and tactics against each other. In these dark times your clan has been led by Falir One-Eye, a warrior of great renown. Since then, there has been no High King to unite the Clans, and they fell into quarrelling and raiding amongst themselves. The Western Imperial Legion was sent to face the highland raiders, and with the help of the Borderland clans Iseal and Machnar, killed High King Brendan in the battle of Wyrm’s Pass.Ī treaty was signed that forbade any clan from crossing into the Borderlands in return for peace. Fed up with these constant attacks, the Borderland Clans called on the Empire for help – a powerful realm controlling the land from the Scarlett Mountains to Cynehelm Valley and the Hoarwood. In the Highlands of Fareach, Clans of Barbarian warriors have eked out a living in the harsh northern climate, constantly feuding with each other and raiding the wealthier Borderland towns.
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Again and again I am faced with risky decisions: Should I follow the fleeing enemy with my decimated troops? Or rather rest at the risk that the refugees will reform themselves? This is how to make a worthy, contemporary successor to a decades-old classic!”Ībout This Game Three hundred years have passed since the Shadow Wars have ravaged Keldonia and the world of Aer, and the struggles of the past have long since faded into legends. I am moved to try everything to prevent my heroes and experienced units from perishingr. “Like its predecessor, Fantasy General 2 captivates from the first mission and even improves a lot of things from the original: The moral system is more transparent, the missions with their very different goals and many side locations are much more dynamic. Otherwise, you'll miss one of the most challenging and gripping genre representatives of the year!”
Even though the balance of the game is not perfect and the level of difficulty is so high that it just cannot be done without reloading and optimizing, I still recommend any lover of turn-based games to buy it.
The dialogue text and story depth is completely sufficient for me. “Graphically, I found the game beautiful, the music even great (the main track has been remastered from the original). “And this is the very reason why I believe Fantasy General 2: Invasion has not only tremendous staying power, but the potential of a fulfilling future.”