Oh. My. Pixels. Hold onto your hats, fellow connoisseurs of slightly janky but utterly addictive turn-based strategy! My heart did a little flip-kick worthy of a poorly animated sprite when I saw this news. AgeofGames are diving deep into their digital archives and resurrecting a true classic: Fantasy Kommander: Fascination of Evil!
For those of us who spent countless hours glued to our CRT monitors in the early 2000s, battling pixelated hordes and meticulously planning our next move in the golden age of Flash games, the name “Fantasy Kommander” likely conjures up a warm, fuzzy feeling of nostalgia. This wasn’t just another click-and-point adventure; this was strategy. This was commanding blocky knights, fearsome orcs, lumbering trolls, spell-slinging mages, and majestic (if a little low-res) dragons across sprawling battlefields.
Fantasy Kommander has been dug up
Now, thanks to AgeofGames’ “videogame archeology efforts” (a term that speaks directly to my soul!), this strategic turn-based RPG is making a glorious comeback. Yes, you read that right – Fantasy Kommander: Fascination of Evil is coming to Steam and is available for wishlisting right now!
The game joins other installments from the series, but this time you step into the boots of Marcus III, a noble knight tasked with reclaiming Imperial lands and restoring peace. This means epic battles, forging alliances (or perhaps crushing your enemies!), and unraveling ancient mysteries lurking within the Empire’s shadowy forests.
The core gameplay loop sounds as engaging as I remember: conquer territories, snag powerful loot, and watch your forces grow stronger with each hard-fought victory. Recruiting new units from the local inn and strategically deploying them for maximum impact will be key to survival. Remember the satisfaction of perfectly positioning your mage to unleash a devastating area-of-effect spell? I sure do!
AgeofGames isn’t trying to hide the game’s Flash origins. In fact, they’re embracing it! They acknowledge the “original technical constraints” but hope fans will appreciate the chance to experience the game as it was originally intended, straight from their old Flash portal. This isn’t a glossy remake; it’s a genuine revival, a chance to reconnect with a piece of gaming history.
Fabio Belsanti, CEO at AgeofGames, perfectly encapsulates this sentiment: “With Fantasy Kommander we continue our dedication to preserving and re-releasing forgotten classics giving them new life for both long-time fans and new players alike. These games are an important part of our history and we’re thrilled to share them with the world once again.”
Return of the Flash
As a long-time admirer of those quirky, innovative, and often surprisingly deep Flash games of yesteryear, this news has me buzzing with excitement. AgeofGames’ commitment to preserving this era of gaming is truly commendable. While they continue their work on new projects (we’re still keeping an eye on you, Kien!), their dedication to bringing back these “ancient” games is a fantastic service to gaming history.
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So, if this is a game your recall, or want to try out, head over to Steam and wishlist Fantasy Kommander: Fascination of Evil! Let’s show AgeofGames that there’s still a whole lot of love for these turn-of-the-century treasures.
For more updates, stay tuned to AgeofGames as they continue their journey into the past. We reckon they might just unearth a few more forgotten gems from the Flash browser game era…
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