Warlords Battlecry III

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Game Chronicles
    90
    For those of you new to the series Warlords Battlecry III has a lot to offer that you won’t find in any other RTS title, and if you like RTS games, there’s a lot to like here. A traditional RPG fan will find lots to love too with the hero driven game play.
  2. GameBiz
    86
    Its unique Hero system is fantastic and the gameplay is very addictive.
  3. Gaming Illustrated
    80
    Notwithstanding that we had to penalize the game for the disappointing graphics, the development team did an excellent job on creating a game that you can literally play for the next 2 years and never play the same character twice!
  5. Yahoo!
    80
    If you're a longtime Battlecry player hoping for a revolutionary improvement, Warlords Battlecry 3 will be a disappointment. But if it's high-quality RTS gameplay you're looking for, it's here in spades.
  6. IGN
    80
    The depth of races and units in Warlords Battlecry 3 is enough to fill three other lesser RTS games.
  7. GameZone
    80
    With all the different combinations to choose from it is almost certain that no two games would be alike. Some missions are also replayable to let you gain XP quicker to level up your character that much quicker for those harder tasks.
  8. Times Online
    80
    The range of maps is impressive, though this game is likely to appeal most to Lord of the Rings-loving mythologists.
  9. Game Informer
    78
    There are some cool things to do, like level-up and outfit you hero with items, , which I find to be the most endearing part of the series. [Aug 2004, p.106]
  10. PC Gameworld
    76
    It cannot quite compete with the likes of SpellForce: The Order of Dawn, but as a reasonably enjoyable title to fill the void of gaming insomnia, it does merit mild recommendation.
  11. GameSpy
    75
    As a play-alone game, it's well worth the money, but without even moderately acceptable multiplayer support it's going to have an uphill fight to find a larger audience -- and that's a shame because it deserves better.
  12. Gamers' Temple
    75
    AI and pathfinding issues along with dated graphics prevent Warlords Battlecry III from being a top-tier strategy game. If you can put up with these shortcomings, then you’ll find a lot to like with the game.
  13. GameSpot
    72
    A solid real-time strategy game, but it's one that doesn't differentiate itself much from its illustrious predecessors.
  14. 1UP
    70
    Flawed as it is, the sheer replay value of all the races and classes makes Battlecry III a good value at the bargain game price of $29.99.
  15. PC Format
    70
    A huge number of options, but the graphics are dated and the sound effects are monotonous.
  16. DailyGame
    70
    Its "average-ness" makes it accessible to newcomers, but hardcore RTS or RPG fans will find there's not enough depth of either genre to keep them interested for more than a few hours.
  17. Game Over Online
    70
    I’m vastly disappointed at this release, like the developers had one surge of creativity for Warlords Battlecry five years ago and have been coasting on fumes since then.
  18. Total Video Games
    70
    Warlords Battlecry III is devoid of gimmicks and posturing but offers up good, old fashioned, SOLID, strategy gameplay – which to many is how it should be!
  19. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    It falls back too often on the war weary build-a-base mechanic as its core, but the robustness and depth of the civilization tree will help ensure many hours of gameplay for RTS and series fans alike.
  20. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Forget what you learned in previous games, because it won't apply here. [Aug 2004, p.76]
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  21. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    But the game demands that players spend too much effort in the drawn-out process of base construction, which gets repetitive.
  22. Boomtown
    70
    Of course, the game improves enough on the past titles in the series that it will appeal primarily to existing fans and they certainly won’t be disappointed.
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  23. PC Gamer
    67
    Not nearly as good as its predecessor, and in need of patching. [July 2004, p.54]
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  24. Gamer's Pulse
    60
    Overall the story and concept of Warlords Battlecry III is very well presented. However, the lack of an upgraded graphics engine really gave me a sour taste in my mouth.
  25. PALGN
    60
    If your looking for a fantasy filled real-time strategy romp and you can overlook playing in a 2D realm than this may be what you are looking for.
  26. games(TM)
    50
    The game's tagline speaks volumes; calling Battlecry III "The original role-playing strategy game" is a fine way of declaring the game's legacy, but at the same time it highlights just how little has really changed since the first title was released. [Aug 2004, p.108]
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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
  1. DaoowdG
    Apr 11, 2007
    8
    The game is really fun with all the different races you can pick, so you can different type of hero like warrior or chieftain or necromancer. The game is really fun with all the different races you can pick, so you can different type of hero like warrior or chieftain or necromancer. it has changed alot from the warlords battlecry.… Full Review »
  2. ePxOscuraNiebla
    Jun 30, 2012
    10
    The best and the most addictive RTS game I've ever played yet, and probably will stay the same for a longer time! One thing that truly amazedThe best and the most addictive RTS game I've ever played yet, and probably will stay the same for a longer time! One thing that truly amazed me is the game mechanics where you can find nowhere else in any other RTS game, the leveling system will gives you an accomplishment for playing this game.
    Totally Recommend this game to anyone who likes both RPG and RTS game.    … Full Review »
  3. Paladine
    Apr 19, 2005
    10
    THE best RTS EVER created, contrary to the other players i belive that the graphics are good and that the main part of an RTS is strategy and THE best RTS EVER created, contrary to the other players i belive that the graphics are good and that the main part of an RTS is strategy and gameplay, The main RPG elements in any game are stoyline and depth. All of these rank the best ive ever seen and ive played RTS and TBS games for a sizable fraction of my time for years now, this game is by far the best.… Full Review »
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