Black Moon Chronicles is a Windows strategy game released in 1999, based on the French comic book series Chroniques de la Lune Noire. Developed and published by Cryo Interactive / Microids, it blends real-time strategy with tactical management as you control armies, heroes, and magical units in a rich medieval fantasy world. You play as the half-elf hero Wismerhill, choosing one of four powerful factions—Light, Black Moon, Empire, or Justice—to determine the fate of the kingdom. Battles occur in real time, but campaign map movement and army deployment mix turn-based elements with classic strategy pacing.
With approximately 100 missions and a built-in map editor, the game offers both a deep single-player experience and creative freedom. Despite its age, the game remains a nostalgic title for fans of classic strategy and comic book lore, though some UI and mechanics reflect its late-’90s design.
Key Features
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Based on the Black Moon Chronicles comic book series with rich lore.
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Real-time strategy gameplay with tactical army management.
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Choose from four unique factions with different attributes.
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Control heroes and troops across varied fantasy battlefields.
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Campaign with approximately 100 missions.
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Built-in map editor lets you create your own scenarios.
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Mix of real-time battles and strategic campaign planning.
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Music and aesthetics capture a classic fantasy atmosphere.
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Single-player focus with deep tactical decision-making.
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Fun for fans of classic late-’90s RTS titles and comic adaptations.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 95/98/XP/Me/Vista/7/8 (Steam notes support requires newer Windows for client).
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Processor: 200 MHz or better.
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Memory: 32 MB RAM.
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Graphics: DirectX 8.1-compatible card with ~2 MB VRAM.
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DirectX: Version 8.1.
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Storage: Approx. 540 MB free space.
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Sound: Any DirectX-compatible sound card.
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Works on modern systems via Steam compatibility layers (Steam client on Windows 10+).
