Darkhorn: Realm of the Warlords

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Darkhorn: Realm of the Warlords
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Publisher(s) Avalon Hill
Platform(s) Apple II, Commodore 64
Release1985
Genre(s) Wargame

Darkhorn: Realm of the Warlords is a computer wargame published in 1985 for the Apple II and Commodore 64 by Avalon Hill.

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Gameplay

Darkhorn: Realm of the Warlords is a game in which a battle involving four major fantasy races is played out in a real-time wargame for multiple players. [1]

Reception

Johnny L. Wilson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "Darkhorn is a fast-paced strategy game which is ideal for getting the gang (or the family) together for an evening's entertainment. Challenge, depth, and interest level make this a product to contend with for many years." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Wilson, Johnny L. (January 1988). "Darkhorn of Plenty". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 43. pp. 32–33.