Age Of Wonders 2: The Wizards Throne (UPDATED)

What's cool about it:
Explore a world full of mythical creatures and mysterious lands; build an impressive force as an all-powerful Wizard through dangerous perils and exhilarating challenges
Conquer your enemies with over 130 unique units such as steam cannons, airships and mammoth riders
Immerse yourself in a legendary story during a single-player campaign with 20 scenarios full of intrigue, action, and suspense

Overview:

Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings turn-based strategy to new heights.

Awakened to join an immortal group of Wizards in the Circle of Evermore, you must restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse.

* Dictate the fate of the world from within your Wizard's Tower, a transmitter of power used to channel your ground-shaking spells.
* Reign supreme over one of 12 distinct and races such as Elves, Frostlings, Draconians, Dwarves, Halflings, Humans, and even the Undead.
* Specialize in 7 spheres of magic including Air, Fire, Life and Death.
* Enlist the aid of more than 30 loyal champion heroes who possess the unique ability to wield over 100 mighty artifacts.
* Research and cast powerful enchantments, fierce combat magic, and world altering spells.
* Confront rivals in Multiplayer via a LAN or over the Internet for up to 8 players - options include Play by Email, Hot Seat, and the exciting Simultaneous-Turn System allowing all players to move at the same time!

GOG release

Part 1 - http://adf.ly/YS58q
1 File download, Total size 403.25 MB 
Genre: Strategy