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IMO, one of the original game key features was animated unit portrait. Despite being “just-a-visual-effect” thing, it conveyed what unit experiences and its emotional condition really well, making unit feel “alive” and thus important to player. I remember how I pushed that strength boost button like a crazy and shout together with my surrounded by undead outnumbered and doomed infantry “To the DEATH!!!”. Ah, what a great memories, that were intense moments indeed!
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