Battle Realms: Zen Edition

Battle Realms: Zen Edition (2019)

by Ed Del Castillo
Genres:Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Themes:Fantasy
Game modes:Multiplayer
Story:Ed Del Castillo (producer of Command & Conquer) proudly presents the return of his masterpiece: Battle Realms. Critically acclaimed and enjoyed by fans worldwide, Battle Realms is packed with innovation, deep strategy, and an immersive world filled with meaningful detail. It's a game defined by its setting - an RTS that combines resource management, unit development, and tactical gameplay with storytelling inspired by the Kung Fu movies and oriental culture. If you missed it the first time, now is your chance to experience one of the most innovative RTS's in the genre. Even though the original Battle Realms came out almost two decades ago, many of its features have yet to be copied in other games. With unique units and many original ideas Battle Realms is a game that no RTS fan can afford to miss.Show more
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user avatar@ion00user avatar@ion00
February 10, 2025
This just came out of early access last month. Please GOG bring this version here as well. Battle Realms is an incredible RTS that is full of detail. It is unfortunate that it was overshadowed eventually by Warcraft 3 because I believe that this game is far more impressive in every front, save perhaps for the interface which is a bit lackluster.
user avatar@Tad3uszzuser avatar@Tad3uszz
March 03, 2025
Got this for free as a gift within cereal packet. Thought that it would be garbage if given for free. Well, played only this game for an entire year, could not stop myself. It was also the first game where I've played in multiplayer with my older brother.
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