Commodore 64 · Strategy
War of the Lance
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Strategic Simulations |
| Publisher | Strategic Simulations |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
War of the Lance is a strategy game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Strategic Simulations.
Among the 93 C64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Strategic Simulations also made Questron, Death Knights of Krynn and Computer Baseball for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing War of the Lance is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
War of the Lance walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
War of the Lance FAQ
Who made War of the Lance?
It was developed by Strategic Simulations.
Is War of the Lance multiplayer?
No. War of the Lance is a single-player game.
How long does War of the Lance take to play?
As a strategy game, War of the Lance typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about War of the Lance on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.