Warhammer: Dark Omen PS1 box art

PlayStation · Strategy

Warhammer: Dark Omen

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreStrategy
DeveloperMindscape Inc
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Warhammer: Dark Omen is a strategy game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Mindscape Inc and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.

Mindscape Inc also made Steel Harbinger for the PS1.

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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Warhammer: Dark Omen 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.

Warhammer: Dark Omen gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Warhammer: Dark Omen walkthroughs & guides

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Warhammer: Dark Omen FAQ

When did Warhammer: Dark Omen come out on the PS1?

Warhammer: Dark Omen was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Warhammer: Dark Omen?

It was developed by Mindscape Inc and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Warhammer: Dark Omen multiplayer?

No. Warhammer: Dark Omen is a single-player game.

How long does Warhammer: Dark Omen take to play?

As a strategy game, Warhammer: Dark Omen 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 Warhammer: Dark Omen 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.

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