Total Annihilation: Kingdoms

Strategy and Wargaming Game from GT Interactive, by Cavedog Entertainment

RTS game. Unlike the original 'Total Annihilation' this game has a medieval-inspired, fantasy setting. There are four opposing groups; the Aramon and Veruna (human), the Zhon (beastmen) and Taros (undead). Each has its own characteristics and is ruled by a powerful mage with distinctive special skills.

The single-player campaign consists of a series missions. There is an innovative structure - rather than playing one group for the entire game, you switch between groups after one or two missions. Cutscenes develop the story. There is also a skirmish mode (you can play the computer) and a multi-player mode (8 players via LAN or Net). Missions are not only based on outright attacking and defending, but also stealth.

Each of the races has some 30 different types of units. Troops gain experience points. You become more powerful as the amount of mana at your disposal increases. This game uses an improved version of the engine used in the original game.
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