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Rating
8.5
out of 10
  Game   Battleforge
  Developer   EA Phenomic
  Publisher   EA
  Website   Website
  Business Model
  Free-2-Play with TCG
  Release Date   March 2009
  Platform   Client
  Genre   MMO RTS
Released

Summary


BattleForge is a 3D fantasy MMORTS/TCG hybrid wherein players battle for map dominance by using cards to summon units, structures, and cast spells on their opponents.  With full fledged single-player campaigns and fast paced 1v1 & 2v2 PvP duels, BattleForge is a unique mix of gameplay elements that work together flawlessly.
 
 

 

Game Info


The Gods have disappeared and the old sun has died, letting a vile twilight engulf the world of Nyn. In exchange for all treasures the mortals possessed, the evil giants agreed to forge a new sun and hurl it into the sky.

But the deal was betrayed, the treasure stolen and now the mortals flee the wrath of the giants. Under the light of a new sun the mortals stumble into a world changed and twisted by an age of twilight. The long journey home has become a conquest of survival.

You are a Skylord. Once a mortal hero, you long ago gained immortality and became a counsellor to the Gods. For generations you have lived with them in their majestic fortress floating in the skies over the magical world of Nyn.

BattleForge is a Play4Free game that combines strategy, fantasy, trading cards and magical spells in a dynamic online environment. Combining the strategic, real-time gameplay of classics such as Command & ConquerTM with a fully enabled, online collectible community, BattleForge pioneers strategy gaming with its online multiplayer design and community features set.

The collectible cards in the game are the tools of war -- each representing a spell, unit or building that is conjured directly onto the battlefield real time in stunning 3D graphics. BattleForge features single-player scenarios and cooperative scenarios supporting 2-12 players, as well as Player vs. Player (PvP) ranked and unranked duels.

With co-op play, chat rooms, and a robust marketplace featuring direct trade, an auction hall and in-game mail, BattleForge is the first RTS to combine the social and community aspects of an MMO with an exciting RTS.

With co-op play, chat rooms, and a robust marketplace featuring direct trade, an auction hall and in-game mail, BattleForge is the first RTS to combine the social and community aspects of an MMO with an exciting RTS.

The Twilight Edition

The Twilight introduces the 4 main powers that determine the balance in the world of Nyn. Frost, Fire, Nature and Shadow. Each of these powers has its own special abilities, strengths and weaknesses. And each power is represented by an orb color in the game. The Twilight Edition consist 200 cards in total, i.e. 50 units, buildings and spells for each of these powers.

The Renegade Edition

The Renegade Edition expands the BattleForge card set with legendary units and monumental buildings from the Southern Wastes region of Nyn. The legends about the Bandits and Stonekin that you have clashed with on your crusade through the Southern Wastes now are being whispered among the mortals and the Skylords can summon them with the Forge. 60 new units and buildings will be added to the BattleForge card pool. Dual orb cards and special affinities will become available that will deepen and enrich the strategical possibilities of the decks and the combat itself.


Game Details


Genre MMO RTS
Style SciFi
Server Location EU
Persistence Ranking

   

Along with all functionality of the game, BattleForge Play4Free includes two decks consisting of 32 cards. You can play any scenario in the game, including the Renegade Campaign. With BattleForge Play4Free, you are also able to purchase Booster Pack and bid on cards in the Auction House. However, you can only offer a card in the Auction House once you have reached level 4 in PvE and level 10 in PvP. Direct trades and sending in-game mail with attachments are also blocked until you reach this experience level.

The new BattleForge Renegade Booster Packs are now available at the in-game store and can be purchased for 250 BattleForge points or $2.50.


  • Windows XP/Vista
  • DVD-Drive (not needed if you purchase the game as a digital download)
  • Internet connection: 512 kb (DSL oder Cable)
  • CPU: 1,8GHz AMD64 or Intel Core (or comparable)
  • 512 MB (XP), 1 GB (Vista)
  • Graphics card with 128 MB, NVidia GeForce 6000-Series or better, ATI Radeon 9500 or better
  • Minimum 10 GB hard drive space for Installation
  • Display: minimum 1024x768




Game Review


Gameplay 8
Fun Aspect 7
Support 6
Dev Activity 4
Graphics 8
User Interface 7
Sound 8
Overall 8.5
  The Good The Bad

The Good
Good graphics
Engaging missions

The Bad
Expensive
Repetative

BattleForge is developed by EA Phenomic. The studio was founded by Volker Wertich, father of the classic "The Settlers" and the SpellForce series. Phenomic has been an EA studio since August 2006. The game is running on a completely new engine that was built for BattleForge

Videos

BattleForge Trailer 02
BattleForge Trailer

Links


 

Related Sites

 
 

Official Tutorials - Official videos explaining key areas

Official Manual - Official manual in PDF format

Official FanSite Kit - Like it says on the box

BattleForge Fans - German fans

BFCards.info - Card information and trading site


 
 

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