Shadow of the Horned Rat
From Warhammer - The Old World - Lexicanum
Developer | Mindscape. [1a] |
Genre | Real time Strategy |
Shadow of the Horned Rat is a real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer universe. [1b]
The player controls the Grudgebringers a small mercenary army and leads it into several battles against Orcs & Goblins, Bandits, Undead and Skaven. His nemesis is Grey Seer Thanquol, a particularly vicious and ruthless Skaven leader.
Contents
Development Team
- Steve Leney: Project leader. [1b]
- Mark Knight: Musician. [1b]
- Jeff Gamon: Programmer. [1b]
- John McCormick: Animator. [1c]
- Gavin Moore: Model Designer. [1c]
Gameplay
The player can choose between accepting or refusing several contracts which invariably lead to military engagements.
Friendly military units
- Grudgebringer Infantry, a unit of heavily armoured Swordsmen led by Lieutenant Gunther Shepke. They wear a Stir river patrol uniform.
History
The game was launched into the market in 1995, being the oldest video game set in the Warhammer universe. A financial success, it lead to a sequel called Dark Omen, in which the player reprises his role as leader of the Grudgebringers.
Sources
Computer Games | ||
Games | Chaos & Conquest - Chaosbane - Dark Omen - Man O' War: Corsair - Mark of Chaos (Battle March) - Mordheim - Shadow of the Horned Rat - Total War Warhammer (II, III) - Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Wolfenburg MUD | |