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.

Awards & Rankings

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#90 Best PC Game of 2004
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#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004

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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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