Battle Realms: Zen Edition Review - Out of Nowhere, a Should-be Classic Comes Forth

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Published on May 28, 2022 2:00:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qunqa4Z61U

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Battle Realms (2001)

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Review

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Battle Realms is a strategy game that, for all intents and purposes, truly deserves better. It's a game that sits at the forefront in terms of detail, design, and unique systems, but ultimately sits as a cult classic at best, or a forgotten gem at worst. In this video, I am going to tell you exactly why Battle Realms ought to be a household name instead of being overshadowed by some of its contemporaries. But the new Zen Edition may be able to change all that. Why? Well, find out in my review of Battle Realms: Zen Edition!

0:00:00 - Introduction
0:02:21 - Graphical Presentation
0:07:03 - A Handcrafted World
0:10:44 - Audio & Soundtrack
0:17:19 - Backstory & Setting
0:19:00 - Basic Gameplay
0:23:34 - Strategic Considerations
0:26:37 - Unit Upgrades
0:29:08 - The Clans
0:32:26 - Campaign Story & Plot (SPOILERS!)
0:40:23 - Flaws
0:43:21 - Conclusion

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