Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness
Targem Games · 2014 · RPG, Strategy, RTS, Fantasy
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About Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness
A thousand years had passed since the great battle between the Lord of Chaos and the forces of the Order. Little by little, life returned back to normal.The story begins, when a young neophyte journeys north, to learn from an eccentric wizard, one of the most ancient and powerful Guild’s members. The apprentice doesn’t know yet, that his teacher-to-be is one of the Keepers, and that his destiny is to become a catalyst for the events, that will make Daenmor shudder…
Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness is an enthralling journey to the world of original game. It offers four new campaigns, covering dramatic events that took place in Daenmor long before the Shadow of Warlock spread over the land. The player will discover the mysteries of the Order of the Keepers, confront treacherous plans of the elves, lead vengeful Orcs to the battle, oppose the creatures of Chaos, and of course the darkness will raise its flag over the green hills of Daenmor under his command.
- Four new campaigns explaining the conflict between the nations
- A number of single-player maps
- A unique hero with specific traits for each campaign
- New magic abilities – additional Dark Magic school
- New units, upgrades, and the addition of two new races - Dwarves and the Undead
- Hero leads his troops through the entire campaign
- Improved inventory system, including trade interface, new artifacts and items
- New tactic possibilities in troop control
- Day and night conditions, weather simulation
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness offers an interesting blend of strategy and RPG mechanics with engaging multi-perspective campaigns set in the world of Denmor, earning passionate praise from some players. However, the game is hampered by technical issues including frequent crashes during save loading, clunky controls, and unpolished gameplay mechanics that undermine its ambitious concept, leaving many players frustrated despite its affordable price point.
This is my favorite game of all time i love it. Never delete it!!!!!!!!!!!!!4 found this helpful
Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness, developed by Targem Games and published by ESDigital Games, is a strategy and role-playing hybrid that feels both ambitious and stubbornly rooted in an older design philosophy. Rather than following the conventions of either genre cleanly, it blends elements of both into a structure that can feel unique but also uneven. The game places you not as a traditional hero on the battlefield, but as an overseeing magical presence, directing units, casting spells, and shaping the outcome of conflicts from a higher level. This perspective immediately separates it from more standard RTS titles and gives it a distinctive identity. The gameplay revolves around managing armies that persist and evolve over time. Units are not disposable resources but long-term investments that gain experience, level up, and can be upgraded into more powerful forms. This creates a sense of attachment that is uncommon in many strategy games, where losses are usually temporary setbacks rather than lasting consequences. Protecting your forces becomes just as important as using them effectively, and this adds a layer of tension to every encounter. At the same time, your role as a battl…2 found this helpful
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Boring
Crash every second save loading
Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness shows promise with its blend of strategy and RPG elements, but it falls short in several areas, even for the price. The controls feel clunky, and the overall gameplay mechanics lack the polish expected, which makes it hard to fully enjoy. While the concept of commanding your own army is appealing, the execution is underwhelming. I appreciate the affordable price, but the game could have benefited from more refinement to fully realize its potential. Time Investment: 20 hours Completion: 70% Value Rating: 7/10 Stay focused. Keep grinding.
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