Elven Legacy
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Elven Legacy is a turn-based strategy
video game developed by 1C:Ino-Co and published by Paradox Interactive
. Released in April 2009 for Microsoft Windows
the game is a sequel to Fantasy Wars
. On October 11, 2011, Virtual Programming released Elven Legacy Collection, which includes the original game and its three expansion packs, for Mac OS X.
existed. The races were elves
, orcs
, humans
, the undead
and dwarves. The races were in conflict for possession of one land where the orcs once had been driven away by the human race. A hundred years later the Orcs prepared for a war to recapture their motherland. At the same time the other races declared war against the human race in an effort to capture the territory in which humans lived.
In the game the player chooses either the elves or the orcs to play in a manner similar to Battle for Middle Earth Lord of the Rings
game.
The Ranger expansion incorporates the following new features: 16 new missions, 3 new heroes, 5 unique artifacts, 12 new spells.
Elven Legacy: Siege was released on November 17, 2009. The expansion includes large-scale battles of large armies, and the capture of many-hexed cities. The expansion has the following new features: a campaign consisting of 19 missions with nonlinear storyline; control of two armies; three new heroes; and bonus missions
Turn-based strategy
A turn-based strategy game is a strategy game where players take turns when playing...
video game developed by 1C:Ino-Co and published by Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive
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. Released in April 2009 for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
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the game is a sequel to Fantasy Wars
Fantasy Wars
Fantasy Wars is a fantasy turn-based tactical computer game developed by Ino-Co and published by 1C Company. The game was released through GamersGate on October 2, 2007. Fantasy Wars features four playable races . The single-player story includes three campaigns, taking place over a series of...
. On October 11, 2011, Virtual Programming released Elven Legacy Collection, which includes the original game and its three expansion packs, for Mac OS X.
Plot
The game presents a time when 5 racesRace (biology)
In biology, races are distinct genetically divergent populations within the same species with relatively small morphological and genetic differences. The populations can be described as ecological races if they arise from adaptation to different local habitats or geographic races when they are...
existed. The races were elves
Elf
An elf is a being of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine beings endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind...
, orcs
Orc
An orc is one of a race of mythical human-like creatures, generally described as fierce and combative, with grotesque features and often black, grey or greenish skin. This mythology has its origins in the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien....
, humans
Human
Humans are the only living species in the Homo genus...
, the undead
Undead
Undead is a collective name for fictional, mythological, or legendary beings that are deceased and yet behave as if alive. Undead may be incorporeal, such as ghosts, or corporeal, such as vampires and zombies...
and dwarves. The races were in conflict for possession of one land where the orcs once had been driven away by the human race. A hundred years later the Orcs prepared for a war to recapture their motherland. At the same time the other races declared war against the human race in an effort to capture the territory in which humans lived.
In the game the player chooses either the elves or the orcs to play in a manner similar to Battle for Middle Earth Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth is a PC real-time strategy game developed by EA Los Angeles. It is based on Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, in turn based on J. R. R. Tolkien's original novel. The game uses short video clips from the movies and a number of the...
game.
Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to its predecessor, Fantasy Wars, which is a turn-based strategy game. Not only is the gameplay similar, but also the races (Orcs, Humans, Elves), all were taken from the Fantasy Wars.Reception
The game received a final score of 'GOOD GAME' at Diehard GameFAN. The game received good reviews for the story-line and gameplay. Metacritic.com's aggregate score for the game is 71 (mixed or average reviews) based on 24 reviews. Gamerankings.com's aggregate score of the title is 68.80% based on 20 reviews.Expansions
On June 4, 2009 at E3 2009 Paradox Interactive announced Elven Legacy: Ranger expansion. On June 21, Virtual Programming announced the original Elven Legacy title was to be brought the Mac OS X platform in late 2009. The publisher shipped the game, along with the three expansion packs, for Mac OS X on October 11, 2011.The Ranger expansion incorporates the following new features: 16 new missions, 3 new heroes, 5 unique artifacts, 12 new spells.
Elven Legacy: Siege was released on November 17, 2009. The expansion includes large-scale battles of large armies, and the capture of many-hexed cities. The expansion has the following new features: a campaign consisting of 19 missions with nonlinear storyline; control of two armies; three new heroes; and bonus missions