Glest

Glest is a free and open source real-time strategy computer game developed by a team based in Spain.

Development
Release of version 3.0 added online multiplayer LAN/Internet support. Glest is designed to be moddable, with game elements defined by editable XML files, and includes a map editor.

As of 2009, development on the original game has ceased. There are, however, two branches of the engine which are under active development: While MegaGlest provides cross-platform multi-player gaming (Internet/LAN) and includes its own tech tree and tilesets, Glest Advanced Engine's focus is on improved single player gaming.

Gameplay
Glest is set in a medieval fantasy world with two factions, Magic and Tech, each with their own set of units, buildings and upgrades. The Tech faction uses traditional human warriors and has medieval mechanical devices in its arsenal, and are strong in melee combat. The Magic faction is designed for advanced players with most of their units morphed from or summoned by others. It lacks the hand-to-hand combat strength of the Tech faction but features more versatile units.

Tilesets are selected at the new game setup menu and determine the graphical nature of the Glest game world. Glest was released with three default tilesets, Forest, Winter and Dark Forest.

Reception
About.com highlighted the detailed 3D graphics in Glest, but criticized the underdeveloped gameplay and small number of maps in that version.