What a clever idea for RTS game. Instead of controlling units you encourage them to do certain tasks. I spent countless hours with Majesty back in the day.
I played this version when I was in elementary school and then I experienced Nightdive Studios great remaster year ago. I remember it was really fun, but it might aged not that well in some areas.
It might be regarded as black sheep of the series (at the time), but I remember playing it years ago and having great time. Give it a chance it's really cheap right now.