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Deadlock II: Shrine Wars

Build your empire upon the bodies of others! Deadlock II: Shrine wars is an exciting game of strategy, resource management and military conquest. Take control of one of seven races as you search for the secret power an ancient civilization.

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Developer
Cyberlore Studios, Inc., Accolade
Publisher
Atari, Nightdive Studios
Release
October 23, 2014
11 years and 286 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive80 reviews71.3%

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About the Game

Build your empire upon the bodies of others!
Deadlock II: Shrine wars is an exciting game of strategy, resource management and military conquest. Take control of one of seven races as you search for the secret power an ancient civilization.


Game Features:

    New for Deadlock II
  • A totally redesigned interface, streamlined for ease of use
  • New classifications of victory conditions for solo and multi-player play
  • Unlimited stacking capability
  • 9 new combat units
  • Expanded seas and air combat
  • 14 new buildings
  • 13 new technologies
  • 2 new world types
  • Sophisticated, new AI to battle against
  • Ability to establish player alliances
  • Colony assistant to automate tasks
  • Use the colony assistant to automate production of new units and resources
  • Each race has its own strengths and weaknesses - learn to exploit them to your advantage
  • Build, trade, research, attack - the event log will update you on your victories and defeats.
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