Warcraft
Warcraft or also known as Warcraft: Orcs & Humans is the Very first video game of the series. Released back in 1994, Warcraft was a Record Sale hit video game that won three awards and was nominated for three more. With a massive response from around the world markets, Warcraft became the number one hit of the time and was a great competitor to Westwood Studio’s Command and Conquer video game series. Being a top trending RTS (Real Time Strategy) video game, the game lets the player take control of a character from any of the classes (Humans and Orcs) and engage in an epic single-player campaign to complete a number of different missions. Each and every mission of the game offers different objectives such as building towns, resource collection, and raising and training massive armies, etc. The Multiplayer Campaign of the game allows the players to complete only one primary objective of destroying enemy bases and defeat their forces (Humans, Orcs or Monsters based on the character class choices at the start of the game). The combat in the game is mainly Melee and Ranged type that requires troops having the abilities. With a truly remarkable narrative, Medieval and Fantasy-based game setting, addictive gameplay, loads of fantastic game modes, beautiful visuals and loads of other great things, Warcraft (Warcraft: Orcs & Humans) is one amazing RTS game to play and enjoy.
#1 R.U.S.E.
R.U.S.E. is a Single and Multiplayer Real-time Strategy video game released by Eugen Systems and Ubisoft. The game takes place during WWII and centers on the invasion of Nazi Germany in 1944. It includes various historical places and fictional events. The player can assume the role of the protagonist who is a commander and his ultimate task is to command his army during battlefield against another team. The primary objective is to build the units, recruit and control land, sea and air army to take over the opponents and defeat them to progress through the game. The player can use a variety of decoys and ruses to trick his enemies and modify the outcome of the battles. There are different factions available including United Kingdom, Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, Kingdom of Italy, and more. The ruses system is split into three different categories such as Decryption, Radio Silence, and Decoy Offensive. With prominent features, addictive gameplay, superb mechanics and lots of challenging opponents, R.U.S.E. is the best game to play and enjoy.
#2 Populous: The Beginning
Populous: The Beginning a wonderful blend of MM, RTS and City-Building elements and provides with a marvelous gameplay similar to Anno series games. In the beginning, Populous: The Beginning allows you to pick up a tribe as you native identity, make alliances with other powerful tribes and figures and embark on epic missions filled with puzzling challenges. The game is set on different planets in the galaxy and lets you lead mighty expeditions to different origins, conquer them by defeating the native beings, construct buildings, gather up resources and manage them wisely, raise mighty armies and rule the worlds around you. The strategic element of the game allows you to manage your troops, build your defenses and defend your settlements, bases and resources and turn your keeps into huge strongholds. With epic settings, brilliant visuals, engaging gameplay and a lot of other cool things, Populous: The Beginning is a great game to play and enjoy.
#3 Kessen III
Kessen III is a Single-player and Multiplayer Real-time Tactics video game published and developed by Koei for PlayStation 2. It serves as the 3rd installment in the series of Kessen based on the life of Oda Nobunaga. The game refines the mechanics of previous titles while introducing new core elements. The flow starts with the player choosing his playable character and mission from those available on the map. After being described on the detail of the mission, the player then choose which units to bring into the battlefield before releasing the orders. During the battle, the player commands the specific units and can switch between units anytime, while the other units led by AI (Artificial Intelligence). The battle takes place in turn-based battle system where the player needs to order his units to attack enemies to crush them before they destroy his units. The game becomes complex as the player advances through it. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and stunning visuals, Kessen III is the wonderful game to play. Check it out, and have fun.
#4 Kessen II
Kessen II is a Real-time Tactics, and Single-player video game developed and published by Koei. The game offers Strategy element and focuses on three massive Kingdom in China. It is the direct sequel to Kessen and offers enhanced mechanics, gameplay, and controls. The game lets you get into the role of the warrior, and your main goal is to create your troops, train them and dive into the world of battle in order seek the throne of the Han Dynasty. Lead your forces and command them with the realistic military formation, fight against enemies with magical attack and defeat them to complete the task and win trophies. You can explore the game world either ride atop horses or an elephant. Defend your castle and gather resources for your empire. It includes new storyline and hundreds of new landscapes that will test your leadership. The game lets you a chance to lead a mighty force and make that will make history. Unlock other weapons with your score points and upgrade your traditional weapons. Kessen II is the wonderful game as compared to other Real-time Tactics and Strategy games. Try it out.
#5 Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes is a Turn-Based Strategy and Adventure Puzzle-RPG video game developed by Capybara Games. The game focuses on five Heroes, each possesses his/her own unique abilities and powers. According to the story, the Heroes are the only entities who can save the realm by defeating the demon and his evil plans to bring chaos and destruction upon the people. The heroes are directed towards their own path to grow powers and abilities to fight against the enemy and save the people. Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes provides you with a match-3 type of game-play in which you are directed to stack 3 or more of the same colored objects. As Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes is a turn-based game, after your turn is completed, the enemy plays their turn and attacks you. If you are able to stack a good amount of objects which is more than your enemy, you’ll win the battle and the people will eventually be saved from chaos and destruction. Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes offers a unique and immersive game-play, nice visuals and enhanced mechanics to enjoy.
#6 Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander or popularly known as SupCom is a wonderful Real-Time Strategy and MMO video game by Gas Powered Games. The game allows you to Pilot giant Mechs named as Armored Command Units (ACUs) and lets you build your own Base, build more Mech units like the one you are piloting, use sophisticated technologies to upgrade your mech units, wage wars against the enemies and conquer their outposts. You can select anyone of the three main factions, go hunting on the enemies and eventually expand your mechanical reign. With a number of fantastic Single and Multiplayer Campaign, missions and side missions for you to engage yourself in and enjoy a brilliant experience. Supreme Commander is the predecessor to 1997’s “Total Annihilation” if you consider it to and it offers almost similar game-play and mechanics and allows yo to have a totally unique MMO-RTS experience. With a futuristic game setting, beautifuly created 3D visuals and all the thrilling Campaigns in the game, Supreme Commander is one of the best games of this specific genre.