Familiar RTS and RPG elements bring an exciting combination
WB2 was the first Warlords game I ever played. And I was shocked by the then-amazing introductory cinematics. Even today , they still are quite good at ushering the emotions of urgency and danger in the viewer. But the cinematics are hardly the high-point of the game.
The game is built into a bunch of stages. You choose your stages by selecting them on a map. This provides a non-linear experience for you and your character. And it really does matter because your character will gain a level for each stage he completes, so you will be able to come at different quests/tasks/battles with different tools under your belt.
You won't notice anything new compared to games of today or even games of its day. But that works for you. You'll be familiar with the controls, with the units and with the buildings. And it's sort of critical in the game's design because the most complicated aspect of the game is managing your hero (and other sub-heroes). They can turn the tide of battle and economy with their strong weapons and armor, powerful spells and troop-boosting capabilities. So while you work with the familiar RTS elements, you'll have a chance to toy around with familiar RPG elements stuck into an RTS world.
If you have played Spellforce, then you haven't really played this game. Both are touted as RTS/RPG games, but they take very different approaches. WB2 levels tend to finish faster, you have more leniency in where and what to build and fewer story elements present themselves during the levels.
Graphics, music and sound all add to the game. Nothing is super-amazing, but everything is polished. The AI is decent, but they tend to go a more defensive route than most other RTSes (that fits with the story in many cases). Even so, they'll constantly harrass you until you're either defeated or you defend your properties properly.
All in all, it's a great game with a ton of great fun and story stuffed into it. If you're looking to get into the RPG/RTS genre, go for it without hesitation. If you played and liked WB1 or 3, then this is also a no-brainer. Considering the way that the game combined RPG and RTS elements, you really won't find a better game (inlcuding WB1 and 3).
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