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Age of Wonders
Age of WondersTurn-based fantasy strategy meets deep role‑playing adventure
A Game of Dwarves
A Game of DwarvesLead a dwarven prince to reclaim lost lands in this strategy and management game.
Overview
Description

Age of Wonders blends classic turn‑based strategy with rich RPG elements, letting players command armies of mythical creatures across a sprawling fantasy world. Build, explore, and conquer in a game that rewards tactical thinking and strategic empire management.

Embark on an epic journey as a Dwarven Prince determined to reclaim his people's stolen land, exploring a vast continent filled with buried treasures and long-hidden mysteries from the Great War. Take full charge of your underground settlement by mining deep into the earth, gathering resources, and building a thriving community using a unique blend of strategy and management. Design and construct multi-level underground complexes while directing your dwarves to mine, research new technologies, and defend against subterranean threats. Balance resource gathering with tactical progression to uncover the history of your ancestors and restore your kingdom to its former glory in this immersive fantasy adventure.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Turn-Based Strategy
City Builders & Management
Best for
Strategy and RPG enthusiasts
Strategy and management game enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$9.9980%
release date
1999-11-11
2012-10-27
Specifications
developer
Triumph Studios, Epic Games
Zeal Game Studio
publisher
Gathering of Developers, Triumph Studios, Take-Two Interactive, Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
90/100+36%
66/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep strategic depth
  • Rich RPG character progression
  • Extensive modding community
  • High replayability
  • Engaging blend of strategy and colony management
  • Charming fantasy setting with unique humor
  • Rewarding multi-level underground building mechanics
  • Immersive resource gathering and progression systems
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited online matchmaking features
  • Steep learning curve for complex base management
  • Pathfinding AI can occasionally struggle in tight spaces
  • Limited to single-player gameplay experiences
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