The first thing to point out is the number of options available to the player upon starting a new campaign. It’s a game that can very well introduce the concepts of some of the big players in the genre in a package that is generally more accessible, while still being fun to play for experts, as well. And where Total War-esque games might have truly tactical combat distilled to almost terrifyingly difficult proportions, the romps here are a simpler, hex-based affair.Īll this adds up to a game that promotes forward motion, and gives a nice constant sense of self-improvement, although the feeling of accomplishment that might come with each upgrade is somewhat diminished. A far cry from the RTS stylings of managing an economy of a few resources and mass-producing death machines, Age of Wonders takes the long-term decisions when it comes to building improvements to cities and researching “technologies” (magic? Depends on your character) and cuts them time investment down considerably. I would call the game a great entry point for people new to this style of game. You’ll raid tombs, collect items, train heroes, make mistakes, and you’ll probably enjoy the crap out of most of it…for a while.
You’ll fight battles against zombies, dragons, Elven archers, conjured crows, and killer Dire Penguins (yes, Dire Penguins. You may or may not make friends along the way. The premise is simple enough, and the game makes sure to remind you of it every time you start a game or load a save: rise to power and defeat all other empires. By streamlining combat and cutting back on some of the slogs of the empire-building or 4X styled games, Age of Wonders III strikes a nice chord. We will stand victorious, together!”Īge of Wonders III is a chance to step into a fantasy world and enact swift conquest over your foes in a matter that makes me think that somewhere along the way Heroes of Might and Magic and Civilization got a little drunk at a party, and Heroes showed up a year later with a baby game in tow. I’ll give you a large portion of magical energy every day, if you pay me a small tithe in gold. “I’ll tell you what,” I said to the Draconian, “Let us form an alliance.
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