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Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
Sega Saturn · Strategy
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Warcraft |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 20 |
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness is a strategy game released for the Sega Saturn, developed by Blizzard Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.
Among the 12 Saturn strategy games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Warcraft series; on the Saturn you can also try Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal and Warcraft II: The Dark Saga. The series also appears on other systems with Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (PS1) and Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal (PS1).
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness 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
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness 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.
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Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness FAQ
Who made Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness?
It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness multiplayer?
Yes. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness supports up to 2 players.
How long does Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness take to play?
As a strategy game, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness 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: Tides of Darkness 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.