![]() In order to strike back at them, you have to first build an army for yourself, rebuild a magic tower, and then set out to strengthen your position and drive them from power. In SpellForce: Conquest of Eo, you play as a protagonist who’s seen his teacher/mage get killed by a group of sorcerers looking to bend the world around them to their will. The story and lore aren’t completely out of the picture, but there’s a definite shift in emphasis here, and this one’s more for strategy fans than other games in the series have been. ![]() ![]() For longtime fans, this might be a tough sell, as they can’t really get their RTS x RPG fix anywhere else. Interestingly enough, SpellForce: Conquest of Eo breaks with that tradition somewhat – focusing more on turn-based strategy mechanics and less on storytelling and narrative. And yet, despite a ton of spin-off and DLC releases, its blend of genres still feels relatively fresh today – more accessible than hardcore strategy games and less quest-heavy than most RPG titles. This year the SpellForce series is twenty years old already, meaning it has outlasted tons of other franchises with its mix of RTS and RPG gameplay – even Command & Conquer only lasted for about fifteen years, depending on how you count. Instead, it’s the next chapter for the franchise, and we were keen to check out this PC exclusive. When THQ Nordic announced SpellForce: Conquest of Eo, we first thought it was the next expansion for SpellForce 3, which we enjoyed.
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