I started playing this game in its first iteration, Warlords 3: Reign of Heroes. Darklords Rising was the follow-up that dropped shortly thereafter, and improved upon all that was great from the first game. It's very possible to spend hours and hours in this game, guiding your armies and heroes forward, only to lose from an unfortunate miscalculation or betrayal. It can hurt, but it's a wonderful part of the game. If you enjoy fantasy games, turn-based games, and/or late 90s style aesthetics, this is a hard recommend from me. There's still something of a thriving, if small, online community as well, including decades of fan made campaigns and scenarios. Do yourself a favor and give it a try.
