They also added an intricate tapestry of 'behind the game' background information that would compare in quantity to the amount found in Star Wars publications.īut where the content and storyline were more complex than in Total Annihilation, the game itself was simplified in many respects. The majority of the missions are 'story based'.

These were replaced by fantasy counterparts such as giants, catapults, wizards, sword-wielding heroes and wooden sailing ships.ĭue to its fantasy setting, a more detailed story and world were required for TA: Kingdoms. Gone are the futuristic weapons and armaments of the first game. Total Annihilation: Kingdoms would seem to be an attempt by Cavedog to reach a more general audience. Total Annihilation, although a cult hit, was a modest success at best, especially when compared to the genre-dominating titles from Westwood Studios and Blizzard Entertainment. Although Cavedog never styled the game as a prequel or a sequel to the original Total Annihilation, comparisons were invevitable.

Total Annihilation: Kingdoms was the much anticipated second installment of the Total Annihilation franchise.