Hilarious - My brother is addicted Haha!
You are the Overlord who controls Minions or I call them Gremlins. Your Minions do your evil work, well most of it. The Overlord has a Minion Master called Gnarl (Gnarl is more like your advisor that a Minion Master...The Overlord doesn't need to be advised about the evilness) you also have a Swordsmith called Giblet. You will know Giblet a bit more when you find the Forge.
You control 4 types of Minions that are recognised in colours (Browns, Reds, Greens and Blues)
Browns (The Fighters) – CHARGE! The Brown minions are the strongest and most common minion in the game. They will uses anything to fight the enemy, they will wear pumpkins as a hat
Reds (The Archers) – OOOO FIRE! The red minions look like little devils not surprised as they throw fireballs. They use the fireball to attack enemy from a distance they also can clear any fire that is in the Overlord's way as they are fireproof.
Greens (The Assassins) – POISION IVY! The greens are harmless to poison. They are also very sneaky when approaching an enemy. They have very sharp claws.
Blues (The Healers) – FISHIES! The blues are mysterious minion in the game they are not fighter but they can heal fallen minions, can deal with magical imps etc. And they can SWIM!
As you send your minions to destroy and kill almost anything they will bring back Lifeforce, (Lifeforce = Minions) Gold and bottles (contains either Health or Mana). You can customise weapons, armour and your tower. You can also get a mistress. (Yes only some women find the Minions adorable and will go with the Overlord *wink wink*)
My little brother (who's 9) loves it. He tells me everything that funny. I thinking he's addicted to the game. First thing he says to me when I come back from college is "Can I go on Overlord?" No "Hi" or "Have you had a good day?" If you like destroying things, like my little brother does, then this is the game for you.
As my little brother loves it so much, I asked him how good the game on a scale of 1-10 for this review. He didn't have to think....."10"