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Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Game Details

Available on:

  • PC
  • PS1

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy

Developer

Mindscape

Release Date

October 31, 1995 (30 years ago)

Publishers

GOG.com, Games Workshop, Mindscape, SSI

Content Rating

Franchises

Warhammer

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

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Summary

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat offers over 25 different troop types, 20 spells and nine characteristics for each regiment: movement, weapon skill, ballistic skill, strength, toughness, wounds, initiative, attack and leadership ability. In order to save campaign progress, players must have a memory card with at least one block free.

Battles consist of two phases: deployment and real-time fighting. Deployment allows you to position your regiments within an area designated by white flags. This involves turning them to face certain enemies, issuing orders to attack, move (including setting waypoints and patrol loops) or simply hold ground.

Combat involves charging the enemy, using magical spells (if available) or firing long-range weapons, such as arrows or catapults. Of course, line of sight and terrain will influence how successful your attacks are, and the emotion level (fear, hatred or frenzy) as well as the experience of your troops will also play a significant role. Each battlefield can also hold various magic items that may help in future battles.

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