I loved this game when it come out (diskette version). But the real time kills what could have been a great classic. The time never stops even when you are in the castel making traps, spells, interrogating enemies, etc.
In the easiest level you can still manage things, but on hardest settings you'll have your hands full and no time to react. Remember not all armies are interested in your castel, some are just passing by or collecting resources. The easiest way to have more soldiers is either to capture them with traps or with a duplicate spell when in battle. In one memorable game I was able to produce a super monster by combining others, then duplicated him in battle. Dont forget to send some of your army collecting things.
And in the interrogation/torture room you have to remember different enemies react to different ways of interrogation. Sometimes torture its not the best way to gather information. If you fight inside your castle there are multiple levels, but the ultimate goal is to protect your throne.
Could have been a great game and I have good memories of it, but the real time is what really kills this one.
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