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Actual Game
Warhammer
Shadow of the
Horned Rat
1-Click Install
Windows
11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP
(Games Workshop 1995)
MY PROMISE
My games are genuine, install in one step, look, sound and play in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP like they did in the old days, or your money back. This is my unconditional guarantee for three years.
WHAT IS INCLUDED This listing includes the original game CD. An on-screen manual is also included. The game box is pictured for reference and not included. The jewel case is also not included.
I will also provide a compatibility CD that will allow the game to run under ALL VERSIONS of Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP, both 32 and 64 bit.
INSTALLATIONOne step: Insert my CD and the game will automatically work on your computer. Done. Yes, it\'s that simple.
Want to play? Click the icon. Want the game off your computer? Click Uninstall. Zero hassle.
TECH SUPPORT Rapid response technical support for three years is always an e-mail or phone call away.
In the extremely rare event I cannot get this title to work on your system I will take it back for a full refund. All I ask is minimal assistance from you during the troubleshooting process.
The Game
If you are looking for a real time strategy/combat game with extremely smart AI routines and lots of fighting, Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat is right up your alley. Encompassing elements of other genres such as adventuring and role-playing, the game\'s real strength lies in the wonderful storyline that is fleshed out during game play and the method in which the designers reveal the story through linkage of the scenarios. Not a role-playing game in the standard sense of the term, the mercenary commander you control builds his armies through conquest of enemies and plain old bribery (paying mercenaries with gold). During the game you\'ll need to acquire huge sums of gold for this purpose and much of the game focuses on mini-quests that garner additional gold or combat in which the spoils go the victor (hopefully you). There are various levels of magic expertise your wizards can attain and individual troop units can acquire different levels of armor and weaponry combinations.
Combat is conducted in a 3D environment and is firmly based in real time. Perspective can be altered through an adjustable angled camera view that utilizes incredibly functional zoom and directional viewpoint techniques. The learning curve is made more difficult than usual because of the absolutely mind-boggling number of command control buttons integrated into a staggering number of menus. However, once learned, game play moves forward at a nice pace with solid control of the tactical movements of your units. Much of the in-between battles action is from a 2D perspective and the game features more than two dozen story enhancing animations and individual mission briefings.
The Warhammer universe is enriched by the sheer number of races and creatures that inhabit the Old World and although the story is one of age old conflict between ultimate good (the Empire) and the ravages of evil (Chaos), the story is revealed in a tantalizing manner that keeps you coming back for more to see where it\'s all headed. The plot is somewhat complex and the game contains quite a number of surprises as you adventure and fight your way to victory. The integration of these two aspects is seamless and extremely well done with the ultimate objective of a confrontation with the Horned Rat looming ahead at all times. This one is a keeper.
