The end of the game obviously sets up a sequel where we may finally see those elements appear but, for most gamers, that's too little, too late. That's a real shame, too, because it would definitely set the game apart from the rest of the forgettable fantasy RTS games that we've played. Where the demo suggested that the game would include some interesting intersections between the fantasy world and our own (read: tanks fighting dragons), there's absolutely none of that in the final version. Each race has it's own visual style and design quirks but they still follow the same basic rules in terms of strategy and development.
In addition to those two main forces, you'll also have the chance to interact and play with the race of Mechanicians (dwarves) and Cyros (ice people). Over the course of sixteen missions, you'll lead the forces of the elves and their allies against a vast horde of undead warriors whose only motivation is your destruction. The other characters are a little more predictable but the game focuses so much on Elhant that his reactions to those stock fantasy types makes them more interesting.Įlhant's unique character makes it all the more disappointing that the developers have opted for the standard fantasy fare with the rest of the story. Hearing him argue with the folks who are relying on his services makes for a nice change of pace. Where so many fantasy protagonists are optimistic, obedient and obliging bores, Elhant has an uncooperative attitude that's actually quite refreshing. Over the course of the campaign, the player will find themselves confronting the standard conventions and cliches of the genre at nearly every turn. The game certainly captures the scale and magic of the fantasy setting very well but it's all made up of elements we've seen before in countless other games. As the first of a projected trilogy of fantasy RTS games, Heroes of Annihilated Empires is a disappointing way to start.
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