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Released
Nov 1, 1995
Studio
Mindscape
Platforms
2

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Nov 1, 1995 Mindscape 2 platforms

Real-time strategy Strategy video game Fantasy

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat offers over 25 different troop types, 20 spells and nine characteristics for each regiment: movement, weapon skill, ballistic skill, strength, toughness, wounds, initiative, attack and leadership ability. In order to save campaign progress, players must have a memory card with at least one block free. Battles consist of two phases: deployment and real-time fighting. Deployment allows you to position your regiments within an area designated by white flags. This involves turning them to face certain enemies, issuing orders to attack, move (including setting waypoints and patrol loops) or simply hold ground. Combat involves charging the enemy, using magical spells (if available) or firing long-range weapons, such as arrows or catapults. Of course, line of sight and terrain will influence how successful your attacks are, and the emotion level (fear, hatred or frenzy) as well as the experience of your troops will also play a significant role. Each battlefield can also hold various magic items that may help in future battles.

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Released
  • November 1, 1995North America
  • December 15, 1996Europe
Also known as
Warhammer : Dans l'ombre du rat cornu Warhammer: Im Schatten der gehörnten Ratte Warhammer: La Sombra de la rata cornuda
Versions
Standalone expansions
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Languages
4 languages English fully voiced
  • English audio · interface
  • French interface
  • German interface
  • Spanish interface

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