Battle Realms is an RTS for PC, set in a fictional feudal Japan where four warring clans vie for dominance. Each clan has it's own unique set of units ranging from deadly dual sword wielding Ronin, to the lotus clans crow spewing hag.
The real treat with Battle Realms is the single player campaign. It follows the hero Kenji, based off your actions in the first mission will determine whether you join the Dragon Clan or Serpent Clan. You are met with a choice defend the peasants from the bandits or put them in their place for not paying their taxes.
After this fork in the road, not only will you be choosing your clan to play but the story will unfold in an entirely different way, some of the maps are the same but will feature different opponents or events.
This was one of the first RTS's that I came across that had 'hero' units leading your army! This was before the days of Warcraft 3 where you had a powerful hero at the head of your army. The combat is fluid and fun, with each unit having it's own unique ability. For example the bandits are able to use glass swords to do immense damage on their next attack, but take damage themselves upon use they break - so it's only 1 time.
There is even the opportunity to catch wild horses you find, so you are able to mount any unit -increasing their combat potential including your heroes!
This RTS was an immense amount of fun but never got the chance to shine as it was over shadowed by Starcraft and Age of Empires at the time.
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