In the sardonic spirit of Dungeon Keeper comes Overlord, where being "bad" is not only blindly accepted, it's gleefully encouraged. Overlord is a fantasy action title viewed from a third-person perspective behind your Sauron-inspired character, who is imbued with the dark power to command up to 50 mischievous minions to do his bidding. How they go about their baneful business is largely up to you, as part of the attraction in Overlord is how your actions influence and shape the tongue-in-cheek world around you. Players bent on obliterating towns instead of liberating them, for example, will witness groveling villagers instead of cheering ones.
The overall objective is to defeat the kingdom's seven rival rulers, all while growing in power and stature by learning spells, forging new weapons, and acquiring different items. The imp-like minions possess one of four roles (warrior, mage, assassin, and healer), each offering distinct strengths to help would-be overlords accomplish their goals. As players gain more control of the land, they can improve their alter ego's base of operations: the Dark Tower, home to loyal minions, captured prisoners, and even an alluring mistress to relieve some of the stress that inevitably comes with conquering the world. Online support via Xbox Live is also included for both cooperative and competitive play.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Codemasters
UPC
0767649401529
eBay Product ID (ePID)
54601512
Product Key Features
Rating
T-Teen
Genre
Role Playing
Video Game Series
Overlord Series
Features
Command a legion of 50 minions to do your bidding Build an ominous tower to house your minions and even a mistress or two Includes online support for up to eight players
Platform
Microsoft Xbox 360
Game Name
Overlord
Additional Product Features
Release Year
2007
Number of Players
1-2
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
LeafCats
139973
ESRB Descriptor
Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence