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14 Reviews!! Ack!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

14 reviews for one of the best turn-based strategy games ever published? Well... needless to say I wasn't overly impressed with this game when I first played the limited demo version. But this is a game that grows on you. It's beautiful images and graphics lull you into a land of epic-fantasy. This game owes it's origin to Microprose's Masters of Magic, so if you played that game 10 years or more ago and like it - you will love this modern day adaption. Can't wait for the sequel - Coming in 2002.

The genre's not dead after all......

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

After losing what little social life I still had, thanks to this game, I have to say it is hands-down the best strategy game I've ever played. The graphics are not real flashy, but they are pretty and they work well with the game type. Age of Wonders is not the most original game in the universe, but it's a lot more so than much of what's been on the shelf lately. I must also admit I am obsessed with elves, so this game naturally appealed to me. All that aside, however, it has the one thing that makes a game great, and that is that it's FUN. The most beautiful graphics in the world, and the best soundtrack, not make a mediocre game good. Age of Wonders has that great, addictive gameplay. (Which, come to think of it, is probably why I nearly failed math....)

Great for fantasy fans everywhere.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you're into the whole "middle-earth" atmosphere (like me), then you're sure to love this strategy game. In addition to a myriad of scenarios and campaign options, this game boasts a wonderful, "Tolkeinite" style story (complete with briefings and journal entries to urge the plot along) and race/character descriptions that anyone who is a little obsessive should love.

It's also a game for people who aren't strategy game pros because it's not that hard to master and anyone with some common sense could figure it out.

I personally love the often complex maps on which the scenarios/campaigns are played on. The gameplay is quite fun with it's alternating turns and automatic/tactical battle options. Just an overall neat game.

P.S. The music is lovely, too!

Best overall turn-based fantasy strategy game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you like turn-based fantasy strategy games, buy this one. I still play this game every other days after 2 years, which for me is the ultimate accolade -- and I buy a LOT of games in almost all genres.

It's Master-of-Magic like, but has a huge advantage: it's enormously well supported by independent scenario designers who continue to add scenarios every week. There are HUNDRED of scenarios available, and it's a bargain...

nothing new, but still fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Fans of Master of Magic or Heroes of Might and Magic will fill right at home with this game, since it is, at its core, the former made to look like the latter. While not at all original, then, this is still a truly enjoyable game. There are plenty of races and units to choose from, and the game looks considerably better than the games that influenced it. I thought the storyline was fairly original, and enjoyed the fact that it isn't completely linear (the choices you make affect which races you can control along the way).

The biggest downside to this game is that although there is an interesting campaign as well as stand-alone scenarios to play, there is no random map feature. For each existing map, the races you can select from are preset, and some of the races aren't represented very well. For example, if you like playing as Highmen, you're stuck with playing the same three maps over and over. The game does come with a map editor, and you can get some decent maps from fan sites, but a random map generator really would have increased the longevity of this game.

In summary, if you're a fan of turn based strategy games, then you should get many enjoyable hours out of this game, even if it doesn't really introduce anything new to the genre.

It's fun while it lasts

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 9
Date: January 23, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game not too long ago never having played a turn-based strategy game, although I am a longtime veteran of RTSs. At first it was a lot of fun, researching new stuff, taking over towns, etc, but it began to get boring. Three or four levels into the single player game, it was still extraordinarily easy, and I already had access to most of the upgrades, but it was getting annoying. You can't have parties of more than eight, so when taking on a castle garrisonning 20 enemies, things get quite ridiculous. All of the units are pretty even in strength, and the cutscenes were not very good, basically a bunch of still shots blending together.

I do buy games for the single-player, though. I don't have a great internet connection, so my reviews don't apply to multiplayer aspects of games. It may be great online, I don't know. However, offline it is fun and addictive for the first few days, and then it quickly becomes yet another game junked onto the shelf.

Caution -- when you're playing, this game becomes one of those "Just a couple more minutes" games that you never stop playing.

Wonder Full Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Couldn't get enough of this game. Stayed up all hours of the night trying to finish each campaign. Then I went back and played it as the "other guys"! Without exageration, this game has provided me with well over 500 hours of enjoyment.

This is a great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Age of Wonders is one of the best, but underappreciated games i have ever played. Age of Wonders is a great game, but for some reason, not many people have it (in proportion to how many people should). Anyone who likes Lord of the Rings, or anything in that area would live this game. Just about anyone else would love this game also. The single player campaigns are huge, I have not completed them yet, and the scenario option is great. The map editor (installed by default) is very easy to use and elaborate, allowing every detail to be changed. Overall a great game with lots of detail that everyone should own.

Excellent storyline

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

While it is true that this title borrows heavily from many others, there are some differences. First, a great story behind the campains that gives you some insight and tips on the upcoming mission. Excellent (IMO) characterization of the main hero of the story, which evolves as the campain unfolds. There are abilities beyond regular Leadership/Spell casting/Markmanship that can give you competitive edge (my favorites are Domination/Charm). As the campaing progresses, the features come into play more and more (e.g. on early stages ruin exploration are somewhat hindering speed, whereas on later stages artifacts/rescued troops can play significant roles).
Overall, very involving (and time-consuming :-)

Spiritual Heir to MOM

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game carries on the tradition of Master of Magic and Master of Orion II perfectly. If you like turn based strategy then you will love this game. Even after all this time it still holds up and still has a place on my hard drive.

The great thing about the game it lets you play in two modes. You can choose to have the battles decided in quick combat which is similar to Civilization games where you are just in charge of choosing what units to build and sending them off to battle. You can also choose the strategic combat mode where every battle is fought on the strategic map and you take control of every unit.

If you are a fan of turn based strategy and don't mind a game with older graphics, then I would highly recommend this game.

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