Defender of the Crown was very ambitious, especially concerning its graphics. According to MobyGames, Art Director James D. Sachs led a team of 7 artists to produce graphics of immense detail and style.
Although Defender of the Crown seemed like an OK strategy game, I mostly played it for the graphics, which was beyond anything we had seen at the time. Amazing detail, lighting, and effects made what was maybe a pretty simple game really stand out.
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