Empire of Magic

Empire of Magic (2003)

by Mayhem Studios, Summit Entertainment
Genres:Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes:Fantasy
Game modes:Single player
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A turn-based strategy game with some RPG elements where heroes but also ordinary units as well are able to gain levels, abilities, spells. I remember playing the campaign with my friends which was very challenging but also fun as it requires the player to adjust and develop tactics to advance and defeat the undead hordes and other foes. I would like to see this game on GOG because I believe it is an hidden little gem that should be preserved.
The very first game I fell in love with to the point of making spreadsheets and enjoying grinding sessions - breaking camp improved HP/MP regen while forcing the group to be stationary, but still allowed casting spells and participating in combat when approached by an enemy, so I stationed my parties at spawn points of one desert level and kept killing the respawning foes. The virgin moment of feeling like I beat the system. It'd be magnificent to have this piece of my gaming history come back to life once more.
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