Dark Ages is a step-by-step strategy, the action of which takes place in the brutal world of the alteative Middle Ages. Vikings against military elephants, musketeers against the Mongolian cavalry, ancient legions against the Crusaders; The most deadly armies in history, fighting in a bloody war. An army without leadership is just a crowd. In the dark ages, the troops follow the leaders, each with its own virtues, vices, talents and weaknesses.