Lords of Magic: Special Edition

Fantasy strategy RPG with empire building and real-time battles

Impressions Games · Published by Rebellion · Released Dec 3, 2015

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 556
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 10; peak 24h 17
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Lords of Magic: Special Edition?

This single-player fantasy strategy RPG combines turn-based empire management with real-time army battles. In Urak, where the sorcerer Balkoth's forces have overrun cities and temples, you explore, develop a lord, and gain control of capitals through conquest or alliances. The Special Edition includes the original game and the Legends of Urak quest pack.

For you if...

+you enjoy managing a fantasy empire between battles
+you like developing lords and exploring fantasy lands

Not for you if...

−you want modern controls and a higher-resolution display
−you prefer combat without real-time unit control
−you want to play with other people

What players say

92% of 556 reviews are positive

Players praise the strategic combat and resource management, and many enjoy returning to an older favorite. They complain about dated graphics, low resolution, and clumsy controls.

Screenshots and trailer

Lords of Magic: Special Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
Processor: 1.8 GHz Processor
Graphics: NNVidia/ATI 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 with Hardware T&L support (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 600 MB available space