Fantasy Empires (PC, 1.44MB 3 1/2" Disk) Slash - 1994 USA, Canada Release

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Fantasy Empires
Packaging cover Fantasy Empires.
Product ID 16685-14192
Product UPC 016685141921
Platform(s) PC
Packaging Retail Box
Media 1.44MB 3.5" Disk
Copyright date 1994
Publisher(s) Slash
Developer(s) Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Category(s) Entertainment, Role Playing
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

Lead a kingdom.
Forge and empire!

Fantasy Empires challenges you to create alliances, defeat enemy kingdoms- and ultimately rule Mystara!

Forge your own empire in this D&D game- the first to feature a computer Dungeon Master who mediates all elements of game play. Thanks to advanced technology, superior animation, 256-color VGA display and digital sound effects, the DM virtually comes to life on the screen.

Designed for up to five players, this exciting game lets you face one to four adversaries- either human or chosen from among 20 computer controlled opponents. Interact with fantastic races, including humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, humanoids, and the undead. Command dozens of troop types. Deploy special forces. Send your heroes on quests and construct a variety of buildings and fortifications.

Extensive character interaction, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and Neural Network technology throughout the game, provide for diplomatic tactics. When combat occurs, the screen switches from a strategic map to a tactical display that shows real-time action in one of the most spectacular overhead perspectives yet!

Features:

  • Begin as leader of a kingdom- then build an empire by creating alliances and defeating enemy kingdoms.
  • D&D gaming first: A computer Dungeon Master mediates all elements of game play!
  • For up to five players; face up to four opponents, either human or chosen from among twenty computer-controlled adversaries.
  • Command dozens of troop types. Interact with all the major D&D races. Deploy special forces. Send heroes on quests and build different types of structures and fortifications.
  • Real-time combat occurs on a tactical screen with a spectacular overhead view.
  • Digital sound effects and orchestrated music enhance the fantasy!

System Requirements

PC MS-DOS 5.0
Required CPU 386-33
Required RAM 4MB
Supports Joystick Yes
Supported Audio Yes
Supported Video VGA 256 Color

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Retail Box cover Fantasy Empires. Retail Box back Fantasy Empires.

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Package Contents

The Slash version includes an envelope containing the manual, IBM and Compatibles Data Card, Slash registration card, and four 3 1/2" 1.44MB disks. The Slash version can be distinguished from the original Strategic Simulations version by these characteristics:

  • Both versions comes in the Strategic Simulations printed setup box.
  • The Strategic Simulations version has a system requirements label on the the lower left front corner of the box wrapping to the left spine of the box. The Slash version has the image of the label printed directly on the box.
  • The quality of the contents inside the Slash package are of lower quality than the original Strategic Simulations release.
    • The disk labels on the Slash version are laser printed on white labels.
    • The Slash manual and Data Card are photocopied on plain paper.

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