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War Wind

War Wind allows you to view this epic struggle through the eyes of four unique races, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and distinctive A.I. A real-time strategy masterwork, War Wind features 28…

23 September 1996

War Wind is a real time strategy (rts) developed by DreamForge Intertainment, released 23 September 1996 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What War Wind is

War Wind is a real time strategy (rts) game developed by DreamForge Intertainment and released in 1996. It was published by SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.). It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The Ancient, alien world of Yavain teeters on the brink of anarchy as the winds of change threaten to blow civilization asunder! For centuries, four diverse races have tolerated a precarious balance of power. But the time has come for change. A new order is in the wind - AND IT WILL BE BORN OF BLOOD AND FIRE!
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

War Wind launched on 23 September 1996, within three weeks of Crash Bandicoot, Circle of Blood, Wipeout XL and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

Released around the same time: Crash Bandicoot, Circle of Blood, Wipeout XL, Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

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When did War Wind come out?
War Wind was released on 23 September 1996 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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