For those preferring fantasy settings over a modern military setting, Warcraft was obviously the preferred choice. Released at a similar time to Westwood’s Command & Conquer, the two franchises would spend much of the late 1990’s competing. The first Warcraft was well received with its great ambiance, sounds and interface, impressive cut scenes (a Blizzard characteristic) and a 2 player mode (through a modem or null-modem). After Westwood’s Dune II, avid strategy gamers were waiting for a new game. These titles are great, but they don’t meet the same standards that Warcraft 2 lives up to.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans marked the beginning of Blizzard Entertainment’s now legendary gaming franchise. Some of these include Age of Empires 2, Empire Earth, and Command & Conquer. There are plenty of alternatives in this genre. Luckily, most computers have the hardware needed to play this amazing classic. This game can be run on Windows 7 and up. However, Blizzard finds a way to add some addictive magic to the game. Other than that, most of the game feels very linear. The map creator, included in the game gives you a chance to design maps to fit your strategy. The 2D graphics may ward off a few players, but the visuals are fun and engaging. However, the rest of the units are exactly the same between teams. Heroes for either faction are very different, which sometimes can give one player an advantage over the other. Here is where some balance issues present themselves. In Warcraft 2 special units, known as heroes, can turn the tides of battle. New maps force you to search for new strategies, as well. By clicking on a unit enough times, you'll get some silly lines that are sure to make you laugh.
There's also some great voice acting adding some much-needed flair to the game.
Flying units and ships take some of the combat away from the ground troops. This game offers plenty of changes that separate it from its predecessor. No matter how many times you start up a match, you will always be itching for another.
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