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Ambush at Sorinor is a real-time tactics game released in 1993 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by Mindcraft Software, Inc., the game is set in a fantasy world where six clans are engaged in a persistent war across the land of Sorinor. The player views the action from a top-down perspective, controlling groups of hired combatants in tactical engagements.

In the game, the player assumes the role of a mercenary commander hired by one of the warring factions. The core objective is to win individual battles, either by attacking to eliminate an opposing VIP or by defending a friendly one. Before each mission, the player must hire a mercenary force using a limited budget. The available mercenary types, which include fantasy staples like orcs and dwarves alongside more humorous units such as defense lawyers, vary depending on the selected mission. With nearly one hundred different combatant types, each possesses unique statistics for speed, attack, and defense, as well as special abilities, requiring the player to adapt their force composition and tactics for different scenarios.

Battles unfold in real time on a tactical map where the player commands pre-defined groups of mercenaries, not individual units. Commands such as move, attack, ambush, or hold position are issued to these groups, though their formations can be reconfigured during combat. The game allows the action to be paused at any moment to assess the battlefield and queue orders. Progression is offered through a campaign structure, though missions can also be played individually. Beyond the standard gameplay, Ambush at Sorinor includes tools for creating custom battles, featuring both a map editor and a scenario editor.