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Spellcross: The Last Battle is a turn-based strategy game released for MS-DOS computers. Developed by Cauldron Ltd. and published by JRC Interactive, the game presents a conflict where contemporary military forces defend Earth against an invasion of fantastical creatures from other dimensions.

Players assume the role of a military commander, beginning the campaign isolated behind enemy lines with a small force. The primary objective is to lead these troops through a series of interconnected tactical battles, gradually reuniting with allied forces and pushing back the invasion. Gameplay is divided between a strategic planning layer, where players manage resources, research, and territory, and individual turn-based combat scenarios. In these battles, each unit possesses action points used for movement, attacking, or holding actions for defensive reactions. Progression involves acquiring new troop types and navigating a narrative that ties scenarios together through elements like counter-attacks and territorial acquisition.

The game world is presented from a bird's eye view. The opposing forces consist of orcs, undead, harpies, and other creatures that enter the world through dimensional gates. The single-player campaign follows a storyline where these invaders, led by figures known as Gatekeepers or Underlords, are conducting magical experiments on captured populations with a larger goal tied to the planet's core. Players engage with this narrative solely through the sequence of strategic and tactical missions that comprise the game.