Fit check
Is Heroes of Annihilated Empires worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who want real-time battles with hero progression
- Fantasy fans who enjoy commanding large armies and using magic
- Multiplayer groups seeking LAN or Internet matches for up to 7 players
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a focused, small-scale tactical game may find the thousands-strong battles and broad unit roster too extensive.
- Players who prefer a single combat system may not enjoy switching between army command and direct hero combat.
- Players looking for a modern campaign structure may find the experience centered on the first episode set on Atlans island.
Our take on Heroes of Annihilated Empires
The store presentation foregrounds enormous armies, many races, units, buildings, spells, and magic items. It gives less emphasis to the game's campaign structure: the stated first episode is set on one island, while multiplayer is presented as classic LAN or Internet play for up to 7 participants.
What is Heroes of Annihilated Empires?
A fantasy strategy game combining real-time strategy and role-playing systems.
Players control heroes who can lead armies of thousands or fight independently with magical abilities. Heroes gain levels, improve their skills, discover artifacts, and receive random quests. The game includes four races, 12 heroes, 12 neutral races, 100 unit types, 150 buildings, more than 100 spells, over 150 magic items, and a card system with over 50 spell cards. Episode one takes place on Atlans island, the homeland of the elves. The campaign includes story scenes and comics between missions. Multiplayer supports LAN or Internet matches for up to 7 players.
How Heroes of Annihilated Empires plays
- 01Hero-led armies
- A hero can command thousands of troops or fight alone using abilities and magic.
- 02Character progression
- Heroes can gain levels, improve abilities, discover artifacts, and receive random quests.
- 03Large unit roster
- The game includes 12 heroes, 12 neutral races, 100 units, and 150 buildings.
- 04Magic card system
- More than 50 spell cards support the game's magic system alongside over 100 spells.
- 05Online multiplayer
- LAN or Internet matches can include up to 7 players.
Heroes of Annihilated Empires compared to similar games
Men of War: Assault Squad also combines large-scale strategy with direct control during combat, but it is framed around tactical World War II battles and individual unit command. Heroes of Annihilated Empires instead combines real-time army leadership with hero leveling, magic, artifacts, fantasy races, and role-playing systems. The other listed alternatives do not describe the same real-time large-army strategy and hero-combat scope.
Heroes of Annihilated Empires: platforms & release
Is Heroes of Annihilated Empires worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who want real-time battles with hero progression. Skip it if: players seeking a focused, small-scale tactical game may find the thousands-strong battles and broad unit roster too extensive.
Where can I download Heroes of Annihilated Empires?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Heroes of Annihilated Empires's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Heroes of Annihilated Empires on?
Windows only.
