SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars

"All told, the RTS battles in SpellForce 2 are challenging and enjoyable, all the more so now that the base building elements have been streamlined. And tackling the huge amount of diverse RPG quests, picking up and evaluating items, advancing your character's skills to match your tactics is a thoroughly engrossing mix. SpellForce 2 is that rare beast - a thoroughly well executed hybrid game."

"SpellForce 2's intriguing mix of gameplay styles makes for a great divergence from the archetypal real-time strategy game."

"It's obvious that more focus on one of the other of the game's aspects could have created a more polished game in one of the aspects, but it's easy to appreciate the blend for what it is and have a bunch of fun along the long single player campaign and free play mode. Players looking for a little bit of each genres will find a lot to like here and will definitely get their money's worth in gameplay."

"While the art style is still very typical fantasy, the technical aspects are pretty impressive. Unit textures are very detailed as are the models themselves and only look better thanks to the lovely day/night lighting model in the game. Seeing the shadows fall across everything is always a treat in the busy environment an RTS provides."

"A successful hybrid of real time strategy and role playing."