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Dominions 3: The Awakening | |
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Developer(s) | Illwinter Game Design |
Publisher(s) | Shrapnel Games (2006-2012) Desura and GamersGate (2012) Steam (2013) |
Platform(s) | Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows |
Release | September 29, 2006 |
Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Dominions 3: The Awakening is a fantasy turn-based strategy game created by Illwinter and published in 2006 by Shrapnel Games. It is the third game in the Dominions series, preceded by Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders and Dominions II: The Ascension Wars. Illwinter's publishing contract with Shrapnel Games expired in November 2012 and Dominions 3 was republished on Desura in late December and soon after on GamersGate. Dominions 3 went through the Greenlight process and was released on Steam in September 2013.
The game combines a simple presentation with an extremely wide array of strategic options, including over 1500 units, 600 spells and 300 magic items.[1] Turns are resolved simultaneously, with players planning battles rather than directly controlling them.
The game includes scenarios and randomized play, but does not include a campaign. Dominions 3 is mainly designed for multiplayer, including PBEM, hotseat and TCP/IP. AI opponents are available for single-player.