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Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness

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Real-time strategy game set in a fantasy universe. Set on a world called Argoth the game is based on a conflict between two forces of allied races, one side is led by humans and the other by orcs. Both magical and technologically-based weapons are incorporated. You can control either side. You play against the computer through a series of single-player missions or participate in multi-player games with up to seven other people (on-line, via modem, serial link or LAN). The gameplay involves resource management and large battles. The game has a lot of depth and numerous unit and building types feature. The game employs an easy-to-use interface and command menu. The game is played on an isometrically-viewed landscape that is rendered in detail, as are the various units which are 3D. Good cutscenes intersperse the single-player game.

Great game, but I see why this one isn't included in the modern BattleChests like Diablo is. This one is from an early generation, probably the worst thing is when building guys you cannot queue them up.

Still, a fun game.

When I first got it I thought it would work on my computer even though the game is from 1996.
Well, it took me three weeks to figure out how to get it to work on Vista but it was well worth it.
I'd love to share how with anyone who needs to know.
I have all the steps written out so how's I can play it.

E-mail me for directions if you like.
It's a great game.

Long before modern gamers were playing World of Warcraft, an earlier generation of video game fans was introduced to the fantasy world of Azeroth in 1994 through the real-time strategy game Warcraft: Orcs & Humans.

That original Warcraft game was a solid vehicle, but the series from Blizzard Entertainment really showed its potential and shined with the game's sequel, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, available for both PC platforms and Macintosh computers by 1996.

This game was basically a campaign war game and had several different modes. The player could enter campaign mode and play either as the orcs or the human forces against the opposing side run by the computer. Also, the player has an editing tool to create his or her own maps and can then go to war on those maps against the computer.

Gameplay consisted of a single player mode or a mode for multiple players, in which case the player could go online and face off against other opponents. Despite this game being more than 15 years old, Warcraft II still has a sizable following online that consistently battles against one another.

Combat might be the main function of this strategy game, but it is not the only one. Players also have to spend quite a bit of time building up their resources before they can go to war, or during the middle of a war. This includes cutting down trees for wood and digging into mines for gold. Then the wood and gold is used to build buildings and troops.

The main difference between this game and its predecessor is that Warcraft II allows for battle on water. Yep, you can build your own ships and send them off to war against the enemy. That being said, there were several other cosmetic changes from the original Warcraft game, the most noticeable one being a better user interface.

Warcraft II did well with reviewers of the mid-to-late 1990s, and it was popular among gamers. It's popularity was enough for Blizzard Entertainment to release multiple add-on packages for Warcraft II as well as the eventual creation of many sequel and related games. Just think, without Warcraft II there might not have ever been a World of Warcraft.

When comparing the PC and Mac versions of this great game, there is little difference in actual gameplay, though a slight edge might be given to the Macs of the time for slightly better graphical capabilities.

This was a very fun game. I have had hours of entertainment from it.
I would buy from this buyer again as it was very respectful, the product came in a timely manner and was in the condition that was advertised.

I owned this game back in the 90's, but as I upgraded PC's and OS's, it became impossible to play it. I found this old favorite again on Amazon by seller davidjpeck. He sells this game and provides the DOS emulation software to install and run it under Windows 7. It's unfortunate that other buyers of this game did not buy from davidjpeck; they would have been able to enjoy their game now. All you fans of WOW, I don't have to sell you on the merits of this old classic. But if you want enjoy this 1990's classic, then buy Warcraft 2 from Amazon seller davidjpeck. You won't regret it!!

the game is great! ..but i receive a dos version. soo.. i couldnt even play it. the company i ordered it through however, was very good about getting my money back.

It may not have the best graphics but it's the first Warcraft I played when I was little so I like it. Blizzard makes awesome games.

Product was perfect. When there were questions, the seller was always writing me emails promptly.

the game doesnt work on windows vista, no where on the web site did it say it wouldnt work in vista, and now i have the game and cant play it, nor can i send it back!!!!