Overlord for Xbox 360 (Product Code: 9HA-00001) is the Japanese NTSC-J release of the dark fantasy action-strategy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Codemasters. Released in Japan in Mai 2008, Overlord puts you in the iron-clad boots of a resurrected evil ruler commanding a horde of mischievous minions to wreak havoc across a twisted fantasy world.

👑 Game Overview

• Title: Overlord

• Platform: Xbox 360

• Product Code: 9HA-00001

• Developer: Triumph Studios

• Publisher (Japan): Codemasters / Spike

• Release Date (Japan): 29. Mai 08

• Genre: Action / Real-Time Strategy / Fantasy

• Modes: Single-player, Xbox Live Multiplayer (Co-op and Versus)

• Region: NTSC-J (Japan)

⚔️ Key Features

• Command Minions:

  • Control up to four types of goblin-like minions (Brown, Red, Green, Blue), each with unique skills.

• Be the Villain:

  • Decide whether to be a ruthless tyrant or a slightly less evil overlord.

• Environmental Puzzles & Combat:

  • Use your minions to solve puzzles, raid villages, defeat enemies, and gather loot.

• Upgrade Your Fortress:

  • Improve your Dark Tower and forge new weapons/armor.

• Multiplayer Modes:

  • Co-op survival, team-based domination, and "Plunder" PvP over Xbox Live.

🌐 Region & Language Info

📦 Summary Table

📝 Collector’s Notes

• This Japanese version is fully subtitled in Japanese, but retains English voice acting, making it appealing to English-speaking importers.

• Overlord is often praised for its dark humor, satirical take on fantasy tropes, and unique blend of action and real-time strategy.

• It was followed by:

  • Overlord: Raising Hell (expanded version)

  • Overlord II (direct sequel)

  • Overlord: Fellowship of Evil (spin-off)