This strategy game focuses on building a formidable army and leading troops to victory by leveraging the unique abilities of various heroes and units. Players can utilize terrain features such as covers and structures to enhance their combat effectiveness and outthink their opponents. The game offers multiple play modes, including single-player campaigns, skirmishes, and competitive multiplayer battles, providing diverse ways to enjoy the gameplay experience.
The game features four engaging campaigns, each with its own storyline, characters, and enemies. Players take on the roles of different heroes such as Percival Kent, a paladin in the Human campaign, or Arcaena, the Elven leader, each with distinct combat skills. Campaigns involve protecting your homeland, forging alliances, and confronting powerful enemies like goblin mages, orcs, dragons, and other fantastical creatures. As players progress, they encounter new heroes and face challenges specific to each faction, from elves and humans to goblins, orcs, and dwarves.
Throughout the campaigns, players have access to various military units including infantry, cavalry, mages, siege engines, and specialty units like elves and dwarven soldiers. They can also harness magic through scrolls, summoning creatures like undead or golems, casting destructive spells, or awakening enemies' rage to turn the tide of battles. An essential part of gameplay involves upgrading and expanding their castle, which enhances their army’s capabilities and unlocks new strategic options. Heroes can be developed and upgraded to better utilize their unique skills and influence the outcome of battles.
Beyond single-player campaigns, the game offers a competitive multiplayer component where players can test their skills in different modes such as Battle, Capture the Flag, and Royale. Additionally, there is a skirmish mode that features heroes from each campaign, allowing for quick and customizable battles. The game is designed to be accessible with straightforward rules but maintains substantial strategic depth, giving players the flexibility to tailor their gameplay style. With well-balanced units across different races and a variety of tactical options, the game ensures an engaging and dynamic experience for strategy enthusiasts.