This was a cool game. I still have the CD around somewhere... If the copy-protection codes aren't right, leave a post here and I'll upload them.
The most time-consuming part wasn't the gameplay or strategizing, it was definitely the main screen animations (which you can thankfully turn off). But what's up with being able to max out your character's stats? Why do they allow that? I didn't like that and I didn't like the stinky magic items. Some were cool, but when the computer just uses 50 thunderstorms on you (or you do the same) it's really annoying (not to mention you don't know how much you have left). The boots of speed and the arrows of teleport were pretty fun. Oddly, I had more fun using a group of elite troops than heroes. The elites can take a severe pounding and are easier to get. They can single-handedly beat several level 4 or so heroes, too. Another annoying part was all the sound effects. Listen to the battle sounds, then watch Monty Python's Holy Grail (black knight scene). I can't stand recycled sound effects. There was a surprisingly low number of spells in this game, too. I guess I'm spoiled by Master of Magic.
This is a great game, though. One of my favorites. Multiplayer is good as long as you memorize the two control schemes and I love destroying castles with a fireball-wielding mage. The combat here reminded me a lot of "Gladiator" for PC (around the same time). Does anyone remember that game?
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