I don't know about other hybrid RTS RPG games out there, but SpellForce 3 did it well and I had tons of fun playing. This is just the review on the single-player campaign.

The good things:
- RPG and RTS elements blends well and it works.
- Smooth gameplay.
- Good story. 7.5/10. There are times when I did not expect the plot twists, there are times when its cliche.
- Breathtaking visuals. Take the time and look around the maps. Its beautiful. From a fantasy city, lush forests, to scorching desert, the maps captured the fantasy feels.

But because its a hybrid between the two genres, it lacks a bit when compared to other more focused RPG or RTS games.
- RTS part is simple, not much micro-managing your army as theres not much units with special abilities. You use your heroes to spam abilities.
- RPG part in terms of heroes' builds is not too advanced or simple. Remember, this is a hybrid rts rpg game. Shouldn't be compared to Baldur's Gate or something.

Some downside of the game that I thought of:
- The maps are few and was reused a number of times.
- Each maps are too large while your heroes and armies move a bit slow for my taste. Recommend taking items/ abilities that increase movement speed.
- Weapons and Armors especially of the legendary ones could've been better. Mediocre stats and not much choice for the "fun" build imo.

SpellForce 3 is a good game generally. Fans of RTS that also likes RPG character-building would love this game. Fans of fantasy genre would also love this game as it captured the fantasy-feeling pretty well. The world's lore is also interesting, it made me read the wiki. Discount or not, I think its worth your money.

I don't know about other hybrid RTS RPG games out there, but SpellForce 3 did it well and I had tons of fun playing. This is just the review on the single-player campaign. The good things: - RPG and RTS elements blends well and it works. - Smooth gameplay. - Good story. 7.5/10. There are times when I did not expect the plot twists, there are times when its cliche. - Breathtaking visuals. Take the time and look around the maps. Its beautiful. From a fantasy city, lush forests, to scorching desert, the maps captured the fantasy feels. But because its a hybrid between the two genres, it lacks a bit when compared to other more focused RPG or RTS games. - RTS part is simple, not much micro-managing your army as theres not much units with special abilities. You use your heroes to spam abilities. - RPG part in terms of heroes' builds is not too advanced or simple. Remember, this is a hybrid rts rpg game. Shouldn't be compared to Baldur's Gate or something. Some downside of the game that I thought of: - The maps are few and was reused a number of times. - Each maps are too large while your heroes and armies move a bit slow for my taste. Recommend taking items/ abilities that increase movement speed. - Weapons and Armors especially of the legendary ones could've been better. Mediocre stats and not much choice for the "fun" build imo. SpellForce 3 is a good game generally. Fans of RTS that also likes RPG character-building would love this game. Fans of fantasy genre would also love this game as it captured the fantasy-feeling pretty well. The world's lore is also interesting, it made me read the wiki. Discount or not, I think its worth your money.