Dragon Force II: The Godforsaken Land

Dragon Force II: The Godforsaken Land is a real-time strategy and role-playing game that arrived on the Sega Saturn in the late 1990s.

The game places you in charge of a chosen nation on the continent of Ingral, which is fractured by conflict and threatened by a dark invasion. Your objective is to unite the land under your banner. This involves managing your resources, recruiting a diverse cast of generals, each with their own unique abilities and backstory, and strategically deploying your forces across a world map. When armies meet, the game shifts to real-time battles where you issue commands to your units, positioning them for advantage and utilizing their specific strengths.

A core aspect of Dragon Force II: The Godforsaken Land is the sheer number of distinct generals available, each with their own portraits and personalities. The game presents large-scale battles with many units on screen, giving a sense of epic conflict. You'll spend time planning your conquests on the strategic map, deciding which territories to attack or defend, and then dive into the tactical real-time combat to see your plans carried out, or adapt them on the fly.

The narrative of Dragon Force II: The Godforsaken Land unfolds through character interactions and strategic events, painting a picture of a world in turmoil. Success hinges on your ability to manage your generals, their troops, and anticipate the moves of opposing factions while dealing with the overarching threat.