XIII. THE SIEGE OF DALARAN | Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | Scene 3

Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, released in 1995, is a landmark real-time strategy game that expanded upon its predecessor with enhanced resource management and tactical warfare. It chronicled the Second War, detailing the conflict between the Orcish Horde and the newly formed Alliance of Lordaeron, introducing key factions and a richer narrative. The game refined the "gather, build, destroy" loop with the addition of oil for naval combat, a diverse unit roster with "symmetry with flavor," and introduced vertical combat with air units. Its high-resolution graphics, vibrant art style, and memorable sound design further solidified its success. The thirteenth mission of the Orc campaign, "The Siege of Dalaran," presents a critical challenge before the final assault on Lordaeron. Players must destroy the magical city of Dalaran, defended by powerful mages and Gryphon Riders. Lacking naval superiority, the mission introduces the Horde's devastating secret weapon: Dragons. Players must master aerial combat, utilizing Dragons to clear naval defenses and then launch ground assaults with Catapults and Death Knights to overcome the heavily fortified Violet Citadel. This mission showcases the Orcs' ruthless efficiency and the destructive power of the enslaved Red Dragonflight, marking a significant victory for the Horde in lore and gameplay. More - Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness: https://bit.ly/4pLL9bF Wiki: https://bit.ly/4rDytWd #WarcraftII #TidesOfDarkness #TheGamerBay #TheGamerBayLetsPlay