Disciples: Sacred Lands

Disciples: Sacred Lands is a dark fantasy turn-based strategy game originally released for PC in 1999. Players take control of different factions battling for control of the realm of Nevendaar. The gameplay features heavy RPG elements, including unit leveling and hero customization, which separates it from traditional RTS games.

The Gold edition of the game includes the original base game along with the Dark Prophecy expansion pack. This expanded version adds additional scenarios, new units, and various tweaks to the gameplay mechanics. It is the definitive way to experience the early conflicts between the Empire, Legions of the Damned, and Mountain Clans.

The game was developed by Strategy First, a studio well-known for its PC strategy titles during the late 90s and early 2000s. It was widely praised for its distinct gothic art style and deep tactical combat. The success of the game led to several direct sequels, including the highly popular Disciples II: Dark Prophecy.

Because it was released in 1999, Disciples: Sacred Lands can have compatibility issues running natively on modern operating systems like Windows 10. Many players utilize compatibility modes or digital distribution platforms like GOG (Good Old Games) to get it running smoothly. GOG often patches older games to ensure they function correctly on modern hardware.