If World in Conflict and Halo 3 are worth 9.5 to fans of their corresponding genres, then definitely so is Fantasy Wars.
That is, if you´re like me and want to concentrate on interesting battles without production and camp management. The comparisons to Fantasy General are valid, and that was a superb game in its time, as well.
Three campaigns for three different factions mean there´s a lot to play, and the storyline does a good job of keeping you interested. I had nothing to complain about the dialogue, but that might be because it borrows a lot from my favourite franchises.
The presentation is good - vibrant colours and good-looking units. The soundtrack isn´t very broad but does an acceptable job.
Again, if base management is something you expect from a strategy game, you might want to steer clear, but on the other hand if you like "set piece" style battles with units that gain experience in a well-designed battle system, I heartily recommend the game.