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Orcs Must Die!

Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.

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Steam release date

10/11/2011

Developer

Robot Entertainment

Publisher

Robot Entertainment

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Game modes

Single-playerController

All-time reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

96%8,486 reviews

Metacritic

8.3

User tags

Tower DefenseActionStrategyThird PersonFantasyIndieSingleplayerComedyFunnyThird-Person ShooterCartoonyMagic

Genres

ActionIndieStrategy

About this game

Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.

As a powerful War Mage with dozens of deadly weapons, spells, and traps at your fingertips, defend twenty-four fortresses from a rampaging mob of beastly enemies, including ogres, hellbats, and of course, a whole bunch of ugly orcs. Battle your enemies through a story-based campaign across multiple difficulty levels, including brutal Nightmare mode!

Will you roast orcs in pits of lava, pound them flat with a ceiling trap, or freeze and shatter them with a slash? No matter the weapons and traps you choose, you’re sure to have an orc-killing blast!

Key Features

24 Fortresses to Defend – Twisting passages, tall towers, and wide-open chambers all need a war mage to protect them
6 Orc-Killing Weapons and Spells – From crossbow and bladestaff to the magical power of the elements
19 Deadly Traps and Fierce Minions – Choose from a wide variety of traps including arrow walls, spike traps, spinning blades, and flaming brimstone or call in allies to assist you in the destruction of the orc horde
11 Unique Enemies – Including ogres, flying hellbats, and of course, a whole bunch of ugly orcs
Story-based Campaign – Fend off orcs across three acts to discover the mysterious power behind their relentless assaults
Persistent Upgrades – Unlock improved traps as you progress through the campaign
Extensive Replayability – “Nightmare Mode” and a skull ranking system provide extended play
Scoring System and Leaderboard – Compete with your friends for the title of Best Orc Killer!

System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS *:Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor:2GHz Dual Core
Memory:2 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon x1950 or better with 256MB VRAM
DirectX®:dx90c
Hard Drive:5 GB HD space

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Key Features

24 Fortresses to Defend – Twisting passages, tall towers, and wide-open chambers all need a war mage to protect them
6 Orc-Killing Weapons and Spells – From crossbow and bladestaff to the magical power of the elements
19 Deadly Traps and Fierce Minions – Choose from a wide variety of traps including arrow walls, spike traps, spinning blades, and flaming brimstone or call in allies to assist you in the destruction of the orc horde
11 Unique Enemies – Including ogres, flying hellbats, and of course, a whole bunch of ugly orcs
Story-based Campaign – Fend off orcs across three acts to discover the mysterious power behind their relentless assaults
Persistent Upgrades – Unlock improved traps as you progress through the campaign
Extensive Replayability – “Nightmare Mode” and a skull ranking system provide extended play
Scoring System and Leaderboard – Compete with your friends for the title of Best Orc Killer!