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Press Release - Windows:
Mindscape Releases Warhammer: Shadow Of The Horned Rat
Raise Your Sword Against Evil in this Windows 95 CD-ROM Epic
Novato, CA-January 1996
Berserk war wyverns, ratmen, and the crushing ferocity of massively armored black orc warriors-this is the world of Warhammer, a fantastic universe based on the works of Games Workshop, and brought to life by Mindscape in a new, cutting-edge Windows 95 strategy game, available now for an estimated street price of $50.00.
Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat(TM) combines awesome battles with meticulously plotted game design to set a new standard for computer strategy games. This stunning translation to the computer remains faithful to the tabletop hobby game while taking advantage of the capabilities offered by state-of-the-art technology. Shadow of the Horned Rat also pioneers new techniques of artificial game intelligence to deliver realistic computer-controlled opponents who react differently each time the game is played-and respond to strategies with ingenuity and cunning.
"The combination of a real-time strategy game and real-time 3D rendered graphics running under Windows 95 is powerful," said Bob Goldberg, President of Mindscape. "We've worked closely with Games Workshop to ensure the quality of the gameplay, and with Microsoft to make it one of the early game titles for Windows 95 that takes full advantage of the operating system."
The Setting
You're cast in the role of Morgan Bernhardt, a warrior-for-hire caught up in the cataclysmic events that unfold around you as the Horned Rat, Demon God Incarnate, turns upon the Empire and reaches out to blight mankind. At your command are the most skilled and loyal armies the Empire's gold can hire-and gold it will take to fuel your swordarm.
Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat weaves an intricate plot of deceit and treachery, honor and valor, action and intrigue, as you are caught in a momentous quest to protect the Empire against the forces of evil. You'll encounter extraordinary creatures during your struggles, as the consequences of your actions and their effects on the unfolding story become clear.
The Action
Battles play out in real time, in a richly detailed and realistic 3D environment, giving you the freedom to analyze battle situations, administer orders to units, and shape events as they happen. The world view, composed of 360-degree, rotating, scrolling landscapes, lets you locate your troops anywhere on the battlefield and give them their orders. Change your mind in mid-stream and you can instantly deliver new commands. Thousands of Softimage(TM)-rendered sprites, viewable from eight directions, realistically depict your faithful forces-as well as those of the hated enemy.
Powerful wizards tap into the Winds of Magic, casting mighty spells against the enemy or aiding your comrades. Watch their power unfold on-screen. Their success, as well as the success of your armies, rests on your strategies. This is a game of bold generalship, of masterful strategy, and of calculated risks in the face of fearsome armies of foul bestial creatures.
The Quest
With dozens of missions, non-stop action, and branching story paths that respond to your successes and failures, Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat promises hours of absorbing gameplay and challenging strategies. Yours is a key role in the eternal struggle against the overwhelming forces arrayed against mankind. Fight with honor, with courage, and with skill. The fate of the Empire is in your hands.
System Requirements -- Windows 95 Version
Windows 95, 486 DX4 IBM PC 100 Mhz or higher
8 MB RAM and 8 MB free hard disk space
Double speed or faster CD-ROM drive
640x480 256 colors or better
SVGA local bus video card
Microsoft compatible mouse
Windows 95 compatible sound card
Supports most popular joysticks and game pads
Contributed by skl (1163) on Feb 26, 2004.
