description 8-Bit Hordes Overview
8-Bit Hordes is a real-time strategy game developed by Petroglyph Games and released in 2016. It is set in a fantasy world and uses a deliberately retro visual style with block-like, voxel-inspired graphics. The game features two opposing factions, the Lightbringers and the Deathsworn, whose units and structures are used in battles and base-building missions. It is a spin-off within the 8-Bit strategy series and is intended for players who want a compact fantasy alternative to conventional military RTS games.
help 8-Bit Hordes FAQ
Who developed 8-Bit Hordes and when was it released?
Petroglyph Games developed 8-Bit Hordes, which was released in 2016. It is a fantasy real-time strategy game with deliberately blocky, voxel-inspired visuals.
Which factions can I play in 8-Bit Hordes?
The two main factions are the Lightbringers and the Deathsworn. Their conflict supplies the game's fantasy setting and campaign structure.
Is 8-Bit Hordes connected to 8-Bit Armies?
Yes. It belongs to Petroglyph's 8-Bit game family, alongside 8-Bit Armies and 8-Bit Invaders! The games share a retro visual style and real-time base-building structure while using different settings.
Is 8-Bit Hordes turn-based or real-time?
It is real-time, so players gather resources, build bases, produce units, and fight while the match continues. The block-like graphics are a visual design choice, not a turn system.
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