Dominions 3: The Awakening
| Dominions 3: The Awakening | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher(s) | Shrapnel Games (2006-2012) Desura and GamersGate (2012) Steam (2013) |
| Platform(s) | Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | September 29, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Dominions 3: The Awakening is a fantasy turn-based strategy game created by Illwinter and published in 2006 by Shrapnel Games. It is the third game in the Dominions series, preceded by Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders and Dominions II: The Ascension Wars. Illwinter's publishing contract with Shrapnel Games expired in November 2012 and Dominions 3 was republished on Desura in late December and soon after on GamersGate. Dominions 3 went through the Greenlight process and was released on Steam in September 2013.
The game combines a simple presentation with an extremely wide array of strategic options, including over 1500 units, 600 spells and 300 magic items. Turns are resolved simultaneously, with players planning battles rather than directly controlling them.
The game includes scenarios and randomized play, but does not include a campaign. Dominions 3 is mainly designed for multiplayer, including PBEM, hotseat and TCP/IP. AI opponents are available for single-player.