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Broadsword: WARLORD EDITION boasts turn-based strategy gameplay as players move from mission to mission in the Middle Ages. Command one of five different armies: the English, The French, the Spanish, the Poles or the Hapsburgs. Lead different types of units into battle -- from archers, winged hussars, knights, longbowmen, pikemen, and catapults with special units per nationality. Control special hero units such as Henry III, Joan of Arc, Wladylaw I of Poland, and Peter of Castile, among others whose special 'hero' powers can affect the entire battlefield. Broadsword allows players to construct buildings to raise units and create resources for their empires, as well as research technologies. TAKE COMMAND • Command one of five different factions. • Watch your troops fight boldly in full 3D Battle Action! • Control of Hero units and use their powers to gain strategic advantage. • Command various different types of units from archers, knights, and pikemen to catapults. • Utilize your environment, gaining defensive bonuses and healing from structures. DIFFERENT WAYS TO PLAY • Champion Mode lets you create custom single-player matches with a variety of battlefields. • Hotseat multiplayer for 2-player PVP games. • Five single-player campaigns to play. PLAN YOUR STRATEGY - Play on a variety of maps in distinct weather conditions. - Choose battle matchups wisely, and victory will be yours. - Terrain can offer defensive advantages and movement penalties. - Turn-based combat lets you meticulously plan out your next move. - Construct & upgrade buildings like town centers, mines, mills, and farms to raise units and create resources for your empire! - Research different technologies like Forestry, ballistics, husbandry, and more to take your empire to the next tech level. - Hire mercenaries to strengthen your army and gain that edge!