Overlord Preview

WorthPlaying is next in line with a hands-on preview of Codemasters and Triumph Studios' Overlord.
Minions can be "swept" by holding both mouse buttons, allowing the player to control the group like a small mob and directly guiding them around. While in this mode, any breakable object, wildlife animal, or enemy will suffer the wrath of the entire group; at the same time, the group will pick up any weapons or armor they can use, or gleefully bring treasure to you. It's not uncommon to send forth your minions only to have them return wielding swords instead of their default clubs and wearing jack-o'-lanterns for helmets from a series of pumpkins they destroyed. The player can only control so many minions at any given time, and while more can be summoned, each portal can only release so many minions before it is expended.