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Celtic Tales: Balor of the Evil Eye is a turn-based strategy game released in 1995 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by KOEI Co., Ltd., the game presents a third-person isometric perspective and is set within a mythological interpretation of ancient Ireland. The core objective involves unifying the land of Eire under a single rule to confront a legendary threat.

Players begin by selecting one of nine available champions, each descending to Eire to pursue leadership. The primary goal is to become the High King by gaining the allegiance of the various tribes scattered across the land. This is achieved through a combination of diplomatic negotiations and military conquest, as players manage their chosen champion's resources and reputation. Progression is structured around turn-based strategic movement on a larger map, where players make decisions to expand their influence and engage with other factions.

Gameplay systems include character development, where the champion's capabilities can be enhanced over time, and tactical combat scenarios that resolve conflicts with rival tribes. The strategic layer involves managing tribal relations and territory control, while the eventual culmination of the campaign leads to a final confrontation with the titular antagonist, Balor. The experience integrates these elements of role-playing and strategy within a structured campaign focused on conquest and unification.