Warlords (video game series)
| Warlords | |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Developer(s) | Strategic Studies Group Infinite Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Strategic Studies Group Red Orb Entertainment Ubisoft |
| Creator(s) | Steve Fawkner |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Amiga, Mac OS, Windows |
| First release | Warlords 1990 |
| Latest release | Warlords IV 2003 |
| Spin-offs | Warlords Battlecry series Puzzle Quest series |
Warlords is a video game series created by Steve Fawkner, in which role-playing elements are combined with turn-based strategy in a fantasy setting. The series began with Warlords in 1990 and includes three other games, two expansion packs, and several spinoffs. Gameplay centers around key elements such as units, heroes, cities, and diplomacy, with players managing resources, engaging in combat, and navigating political relationships. Over time, the series introduced new mechanics like hero recruitment, city conquest, and advanced diplomatic systems. Notable spin-offs include Warlords Battlecry and Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.