Innovative and engaging blend of strategy and role-playing; interesting d&d setting and universe; great graphics with excellent monsters.

I am a huge D&D fan, I have been playing the paper based game since I was at school, almost 20 years now! Every D&D based game that comes along, I buy and sit down and play and am left disappointed because they never quite capture the essence of the game.

“Despite all the problems, Dragonshard has a unique feel. It leverages the D&D license to create something that stands out from the me-too genre clones on the shelves.” -GameSpy

This one though surprised me, it is actually rather good and has some fine elements that will keep you entertained for quite some time.

The game is split into two portions. The first is an underground portion that has you trawling through dungeons searching for treasure and equipment and discovering new portions of the map. In contrast, the second portion is based above ground where you construct and defend your bases and troops.

A really nice feature is when you are above ground your troops spread out and gain midget henchmen that follow them around and bulk up your army somewhat. You can gather together quite an impressive looking army to stomp about. But when you move to the underground portions all the little troops merge into one character and it is them that you use to explore and fight.

Again, when you emerge into the over world the little characters open up and turn back into your huge army. It is really quite a cool effect.

The main downside I found with the game is that you can pretty much ignore everything that happens above ground as your troops are pretty tough and defend extremely well so you can just leave them to it and play underground where you have more input into the game.

So I would say that it is a pretty passable RPG / RTS game that has a lot to offer and one that any adventurer should enjoy.

About this game

Prepare for an RTS of superior gameplay and artistry, a realm of mythic armies and ancient technologies. In the D&D® world of Eberron, three desperate factions fight the ultimate war not just across the land, but also beneath it.

Plunge warriors below ground to an RPG-style underworld that affects the strategy maneuvers above. Control armies of haunting power from another time, another plane, another bloodline, in this innovative fantasy experience. Deliver the world into the light… or bury it deep within the shadows.

Your decisions. Your move.