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Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
PlayStation · Strategy
Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Cyberlore Studios |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Warcraft |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal is a strategy game released for the PlayStation, developed by Cyberlore Studios and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Warcraft series; on the PS1 you can also try Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and Warcraft II: The Dark Saga. The series also appears on other systems with Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (Saturn) and Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal (Saturn).
Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal 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.
Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal walkthroughs & guides
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Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal FAQ
Who made Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal?
It was developed by Cyberlore Studios and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
Is Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal multiplayer?
Yes. Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal supports up to 2 players.
How long does Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal take to play?
As a strategy game, Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal 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.