Realmlords

Realmlords is a real-time strategy game developed by Black Hole. The game was first announced in 2002 and was initially intended for Microsoft Windows and Xbox. However, after several delays, development on the Xbox version was cancelled and the game was released for Microsoft Windows in 2005.

In Realmlords, players take on the role of a ruler of a magical realm, with the goal of expanding their territory and conquering other realms. The game features a procedurally generated map, where players must gather resources, build structures, and train creatures to do battle with other players or the game's AI. Realmlords has several unique features, including a procedural magic system, allowing players to create and modify magical effects.

The game's graphics and sound design received mixed reviews, with some praising the game's visuals and others noting that they were somewhat outdated for a 2005 release. However, critics generally praised the game's unique magic system and its depth of gameplay. Realmlords also sparked controversy due to its online features, as it was one of the first games to feature dedicated game servers, but also included a custom map voting system that allowed players to vote on server rules and content.

Realmlords has a dedicated community, but its player base declined over time due to the rise of other real-time strategy games and competition from professional gaming communities. Today, Realmlords remains a cult classic and its fanbase continues to support and create content for the game. Despite its flaws, Realmlords is still considered one of the most creative and innovative games in the real-time strategy genre.