In SpellForce II the player takes over both roles - he is Commander of his troops and also a front fighting hero, solving quests and overcoming obstacles as in classical RPGs, but also leads armies as in an RTS.
The Players character is supported by up to 5 heroes who can be summoned at special monuments - these will become available in stronger versions as play progresses and the player reveals more of the epic storyline. In most scenarios, which are placed in huge and detailed environments, the player leads one of three factions (Alliance of Light, Hordes of Chaos, Brotherhood of Darkness) and builds bases to gather resources and summon troops at monuments."Following years of development and months of testing; SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars is now ready for retail.Having put so much energy and enthusiasm into this product we are delighted to be able to present such a beautiful game to the world-wide market " said Amelie Clement, Senior Brand Manager JoWooD Productions.
SpellForce 2 has already benefited from receiving a 91 % rating from PC Action in Germany, one of Europes leading PC gaming magazines.
The Spellforce 2 demo was downloaded over 400.000 times within the first two weeks and is receiving fan-ratings of approximately 4.5 out of 5 points.
The game itself is about battle tactics, powerful armies, mighty creatures, brave warriors and huge titans all set within a dramatic and enthralling storyline. SpellForce satisfied both RPG experts and strategical RTS commanders, now SpellForce 2 has them begging for more. Experience, epic battles between the strangest of alliances, the strategical task of building and leading your armies, explore the enthralling storyline while simultaneously developing your character. With improved controls, breathtaking graphics and dense atmosphere, SpellForce 2 reaches for the thrones of both RPG and RTS.
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