Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc

frank81 · 09-28-2009, 08:29 PM

Hi Everyone,

Anybody knows of some turn-based strategy games? The types where the battle starts atop grid-like battlefield? For example, for psx console there are final fantasy tactics, rhapsody - a musical adventure, front mission series, saiyuki - a journey west, etc.

I'm looking for pc version of such games. Any recommendations are appreciated.

**RockmasteR** · 09-29-2009, 07:04 AM

Hello frank
one of the best Turn-based strategy games out there is Civilization 4
it's a really great game

Phædrus2401 · 09-29-2009, 08:53 PM

Heroes V is quite good.
http://www.mightandmagic.com/HeroesV/uk/home.php

**Lord Sirian** · 09-30-2009, 10:46 AM

Hi.

If you're into oldschool games and have a computer with Windows 98 on it, and can obtain a copy of Albion, then I HIGHLY recommend it. It's more an RPG than a strategy game, but there is a lot of combat involved, and the combat is exactly as you describe, you make your plans and stuff on a grid, which represents the battlefield. Other than that, it has (in my opinion) one of the best storylines of any game ever made, and is a lot of fun to people who enjoy games with complex and involved storylines.

drummingpariah · 09-30-2009, 10:56 AM

Fallout tactics.

frank81 · 10-02-2009, 04:38 AM

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the great recommendations. I'll definitely try all of them.

1) For civilization 4, yep it's a great game. I used to play that on the psx console.
2) Heroes V - Checked the homepage you gave and it looks great.
3) Albion - I'll definitely play this on my old terminal
4) Fallout tactics - Googled for this and the rating is high.

WOW! Now that I've got a list of great games I'll have to plan which one to play 1st. (^_^)

Phædrus2401 · 10-02-2009, 09:45 AM

The entire Heroes of Might and Magic series was pretty good; I think I liked Heroes III the best. V was very good as well, but it was made by a different developer and they added a 3D viewing system, which in my opinion simply made it harder to know what was going on without any real gameplay benefit. The basic 2D isometric view of the earlier games was much more functional. However, Heroes V is a fairly gorgeous game, and it's still very enjoyable. Heroes III is my favorite, though.

You could probably find Heroes II, III, and IV at a used PC games retailer, and maybe Heroes V, though you'd probably have to buy it new. I don't know if they sell ones older than IV as new, though.

Elkar · 10-02-2009, 05:35 PM

In my opinion, Heroes V was ruined by the 3D interface. Heroes III was by far the best in the series. My friend and I still play that one. There is even a fan-made expansion for it called (Wake of Gods). It takes the gameplay to a whole new level (and then some).

Another really good TBS is Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic.

**ArmaTheGreek** · 10-09-2009, 03:56 PM

I will recommend..

1. Heroes of Might and Magic series (definitely a must)
2. Icewind Dale (turn based strategy role playing game)
3. Paradise Cracked (old school but still awesome..)
4. Disciples: Sacred Lands (One of the best for me, same like Heroes)

09-28-2009, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
frank81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Johor Bahru Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc Hi Everyone, Anybody knows of some turn-based strategy games? The types where the battle starts atop grid-like battlefield? For example, for psx console there are final fantasy tactics, rhapsody - a musical adventure, front mission series, saiyuki - a journey west, etc. I'm looking for pc version of such games. Any recommendations are appreciated.

09-29-2009, 07:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
RockmasteR Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,131 OS: Vista Ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc Hello frank one of the best Turn-based strategy games out there is Civilization 4 it's a really great game __________________ CPUz GPUz Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers System Information for Windows (SIW) Revo Uninstaller RivaTuner ATITOOL Directx 9.0C !!Please don't PM me for Tech Support!!

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,733 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc Heroes V is quite good. http://www.mightandmagic.com/HeroesV/uk/home.php __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

09-30-2009, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,606 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc Hi. If you're into oldschool games and have a computer with Windows 98 on it, and can obtain a copy of Albion, then I HIGHLY recommend it. It's more an RPG than a strategy game, but there is a lot of combat involved, and the combat is exactly as you describe, you make your plans and stuff on a grid, which represents the battlefield. Other than that, it has (in my opinion) one of the best storylines of any game ever made, and is a lot of fun to people who enjoy games with complex and involved storylines. __________________ "Come forth for the cattle call Confront the evil river you can't control Wicked ways and venomous eyes Just human nature in disguise..."- Clouds over California

09-30-2009, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
drummingpariah Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 10 OS: Ubuntu 9.04	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc Fallout tactics. __________________ I only work on computers to pay the bills. My real passion is cars.

10-02-2009, 04:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
frank81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Johor Bahru Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc Hi everyone, Thanks for the great recommendations. I'll definitely try all of them. 1) For civilization 4, yep it's a great game. I used to play that on the psx console. 2) Heroes V - Checked the homepage you gave and it looks great. 3) Albion - I'll definitely play this on my old terminal 4) Fallout tactics - Googled for this and the rating is high. WOW! Now that I've got a list of great games I'll have to plan which one to play 1st. (^_^)

10-02-2009, 09:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,733 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc The entire Heroes of Might and Magic series was pretty good; I think I liked Heroes III the best. V was very good as well, but it was made by a different developer and they added a 3D viewing system, which in my opinion simply made it harder to know what was going on without any real gameplay benefit. The basic 2D isometric view of the earlier games was much more functional. However, Heroes V is a fairly gorgeous game, and it's still very enjoyable. Heroes III is my favorite, though. You could probably find Heroes II, III, and IV at a used PC games retailer, and maybe Heroes V, though you'd probably have to buy it new. I don't know if they sell ones older than IV as new, though. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-02-2009, 05:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Elkar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69 OS: XP SP2, Vista	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc In my opinion, Heroes V was ruined by the 3D interface. Heroes III was by far the best in the series. My friend and I still play that one. There is even a fan-made expansion for it called (Wake of Gods). It takes the gameplay to a whole new level (and then some). Another really good TBS is Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic.

10-09-2009, 03:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
ArmaTheGreek Pass The Oreos Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cainta, PH Posts: 570 OS: Windows XP SP2 My System	Re: Looking for some turn-based strategy games for pc I will recommend.. 1. Heroes of Might and Magic series (definitely a must) 2. Icewind Dale (turn based strategy role playing game) 3. Paradise Cracked (old school but still awesome..) 4. Disciples: Sacred Lands (One of the best for me, same like Heroes) __________________ Regards, Arma The Greek "Look using your eyes but see with your mind."