The Warcraft Universe unites varied game genres and approaches:
Real-Time Strategy
The first 6 Warcraft games (including Dark Saga) are real time strategy games (RTS) where two factions (Alliance and Horde) fight each other across the lands of Azeroth. Each player must try to destroy the other by collecting resources, creating an army and crushing the enemy forces using strategy and skill. In addition, there's a neutral faction featuring wild monsters which can be very dangerous or sometimes friendly. The game takes place in a medieval landscape with strong fantasy elements.
Game Modes
Warcraft RTS works in a simple manner: build base, build army, destroy enemy. This allowed the game creators to include several mission types to create a varied game experience across the campaign: conquer rebels of the player's race, limited forces missions, kill an enemy special character, much more.
Also, the same pattern allowed players to compete in multiplayer or AI skirmishes. These are not parts of campaigns and allows players to use a random map generator.
Massive Multiplayer RPG
World of Warcraft is an MMORPG where the player creates a hero and dives into a world of millions of adventures. Join the mighty Alliance or the fierce Horde and prove your power in front of your enemies. Level and gear up, play dozens of Dungeons, Raids, Scenarios and PvP Encounters.
Trading Cards
Sheathe your sword, draw your deck, and get ready for Hearthstone - the fast paced strategy card game that's easy to learn and massively fun. Start a free game on Battle.net and play your cards to sling spells, summon creatures, and command the heroes of Warcraft in duels of epic strategy.
