Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars [VERIFIED]

Whether you're a veteran of the "Convocation" or a newcomer looking through the Steam Anniversary Edition , here is why Shadow Wars remains a "rare beast" of well-executed genre-blending. A World Sundered by Blood and Shadows

: Much like a party-based RPG (think Diablo or Dungeon Siege ), you manage a small group of heroes. There is no rigid class system; you can freely explore combat and magic skill trees to create unique hybrid characters. Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars

The brilliance of SpellForce 2 lies in how it balances its two identities: Whether you're a veteran of the "Convocation" or

The narrative kicks off when the Dark Elf princess arrives to warn of an invasion by "The Pact," a deadly alliance of Dark Elves and mysterious Shadows led by the sorceress Sorvina. What follows is a 40+ hour epic that avoids typical clichés; for instance, instead of mourning a fallen sibling, your dragon blood allows you to perform a Blood Ritual to revive them instantly, a mechanic that is as central to the gameplay as it is to the lore. Master of Two Worlds: The Hybrid Gameplay The brilliance of SpellForce 2 lies in how