Age of Wonders - fantasy 4X - Games

Age of Wonders is a fantasy-themed turn-based strategy series. [img]http://i.imgur.com/beSyX41.png[/img] . [img]http://i.imgur.com/58wjTXP.png[/img] . [img]http://i.imgur.com/c4E0q42.png[/img] . [img]http://i.imgur.com/XkYT7Tq.png[/img] [b]Age of Wonders[/b] [i]1999[/i] [quote]The [b]Age of Wonders[/b], once a time of magic and peace. An age swept into the ravaging gale of chaos by the arrival of a single, uninvited race: the Humans. The fragile balance that existed between the ancient races, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and others, has changed into a struggle for power and survival in the wake of the turmoil the Humans have brought to the land. Prepare for a strategy adventure where you will uncover wondrous ancient artifacts, awesome magical power, and the secrets of a shattered empire. Ally with the forces of light or darkness to determine the fate of the world in the Age of Wonders! * 12 unique fantasy races, over 50 different heroes with upgradable abilities, dozens of spells and scores of locations to explore * Employ strategic and tactical skills to command troops in capturing vital locations and defeating enemies * Battle your way through vast open lands, breach the outer wall in city sieges and explore deadly dungeons [url]http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders[/url][/quote] [t]http://i.imgur.com/F5l2KvZ.jpg[/t] [b]Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne[/b] [i]2002[/i] [quote][b]Age of Wonders II[/b] is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings turn-based strategy to new heights. Awakened to join an immortal group of Wizards in the Circle of Evermore, you must restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. * Explore a world full of mythical creatures and mysterious lands; build an impressive force as an all-powerful Wizard through dangerous perils and exhilarating challenges * Conquer your enemies with over 130 unique units such as steam cannons, airships and mammoth riders * Immerse yourself in a legendary story during a single-player campaign with 20 scenarios full of intrigue, action, and suspense [url]http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_2_the_wizards_throne[/url][/quote] [t]http://i.imgur.com/bSNNNXS.jpg[/t] [b]Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic[/b] [i]2003[/i] [quote][b]Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic[/b] is the third entry in the award winning fantasy strategy series. This fan-favorite enhances the series' praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes. * Use the random map generator to create new scenarios or multiplayer challenges at the click of one button! * Three entirely new races: The steppe roaming Nomads, the sinister Shadow Demons and the otherworldly Syrons. * Features a full new Campaign with 5 episodes and 16 scenarios, with new characters and a new unfolding story. 19 stand-alone scenarios are included. [url]http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_shadow_magic[/url][/quote] [t]http://i.imgur.com/mRm0EyC.jpg[/t] [b]Age of Wonders III[/b] [i]2014[/i] [quote][b]Age of Wonders III[/b] is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike![/img] [b]Create an Empire in your own Image[/b] * Rule as one of 6 RPG style leader classes: Sorcerer, Theocrat, Rogue, Warlord, Archdruid, or the tech-focused Dreadnought. * Research powerful skills unique to your class to develop your empire and arsenal. * Choose your allies from among the six main races - Humans, High Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins and Draconians - and fantastical monster dwellings. [b]Explore and Exploit a Living Fantasy World[/b] * Explore a rich fantasy world that is more detailed and alive than ever with over 50 location types to raid for treasure. * Expand your domain by building new settlements, forge pacts with monstrous allies and capture valuable resources. * Wield earth shattering magic and terra-form the lands for your needs. [b]Fight In-depth Tactical Battles[/b] * Recruit legendary heroes, equip them with magical weapons, and let them lead your armies into battle. * Crush your enemies using the detailed 3D turn-based Tactical Combat System. * Become a master tactician. Crush city defenses. Learn to use flanking and master your army’s hundreds of abilities. [b]Master Age of Wonders III’s many Modes![/b] * Immerse yourself in a rich single player story campaign, playable from two sides of an epic conflict. * Create endless scenarios using the random map generator. * Compete in multiplayer wars with up to 8 players online. [url]http://store.steampowered.com/app/226840/[/url] [url]http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3[/url][/quote] [video=youtube;XD9JPHmu_cU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD9JPHmu_cU[/video] [video=youtube;DJdvh0iOD7g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJdvh0iOD7g[/video] [t]http://i.imgur.com/GSt4p54.jpg[/t] [t]http://i.imgur.com/0B9wFCG.jpg[/t] [t]http://i.imgur.com/xIaj527.jpg[/t] [t]http://i.imgur.com/7SXwkMx.jpg[/t] [b]Age of Wonders III: Golden Realms[/b] expansion [i]2014[/i] [quote][b]Golden Realms[/b] greatly expands Age of Wonders III’s empire building mechanics and introduces bucket loads of new content. These new features are used in random maps, new scenarios and a new story campaign, where Halfling survivors settle in a distant land filled with danger and treasures never seen before. * New race - Halflings * Three scenario campaign and two stand-alone scenarios * New units, items, specializations, upgrades and quests [url]http://store.steampowered.com/app/299230/[/url] [url]http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_golden_realms[/url][/quote] [video=youtube;Bw4cbFq7gJM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw4cbFq7gJM[/video] [b]Age of Wonders III: Eternal Lords[/b] expansion [i]2015[/i] [quote]The major, second expansion for the acclaimed strategy game Age of Wonders III - Marking one year of continuous development since its release, [b]Eternal Lords[/b] introduces the Tigran and Frostling races and the new Necromancer class. players must adapt to a world on the brink of cataclysmic change. New mechanics such as the Race Governance system, which allows players to tailor the features of each race in their empire to meet their strategic needs, add new layers of depth to empire development and diplomacy. Embrace forbidden powers and reign for eternity! * New races - Frostlings, Tigrans * New class - Necromancer [url]http://store.steampowered.com/app/329530/[/url] [url]http://www.gog.com/[/url][/quote] [video=youtube;6KfC8b2vxow]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KfC8b2vxow[/video]

Shit! I forgot Age of Wonders III comes out tomorrow, I have no money to throw at it.

Hyped. Remember, you can interrupt the orcish industrial revolution with goblin crusaders. Buy this game NOW.

The original game was just the complete shit. The soundtrack is simply beautiful, seriously, just listen to it. When I'm bored I just sit down and play the music, and when I play grand strategy games I like to me the game music anf play the AoW soundtrack instead.

AoW3 is out!

[QUOTE=deltasquid;44410502]AoW3 is out![/QUOTE] While it may be a small download it feels like one of the longest possible, been waiting for this for far too long.

[QUOTE=HighOnSinz;44410578]While it may be a small download it feels like one of the longest possible, been waiting for this for far too long.[/QUOTE] Longest 20 minutes of my life.

How is it? For the love of good please make it better than the second.

It's amazing.

I've never played an AoM games before, but I'm thinking about buying this. Would you suggest it? I might just wait for TotalBiscut's WTF is...

This game is amazing. If you're trying to decide to buy it or not, buy it. I loved AoW 2, it's what got me in to 4X games back in the day(Even though it's considered a black sheep of the series) I'm loving Age of Wonders 3. If you don't know anything about Age of Wonders it's a mix of Civilization, HoMM(Before it got bad) and X-COM all mixed in to one. Put about 3 hours so far in to the game and I'm loving it.

I fucking love Age of Wonders, I really wonder if this is going to live up to the previous games though.

I'm a little surprised this isn't more popular.

I was just wondering why AoW didn't have a thread. Anyway, I really like AoW 3 so far, it just feels so alive and well made. That's just a first impression though.

What a shame that this game isn't getting more attention.

I saw a video on youtube and it looked quite interesting. I love the Civ games and RPGs and this looks like a nice combo from what i could see. I've never played the previous games tho.

I loved AoW back in the day. I guess I dismissed this one since the day it was announced, because I didn't want to be disappointed. Has it been out long enough for a real review?

[QUOTE=Jebus;44427753]I loved AoW back in the day. I guess I dismissed this one since the day it was announced, because I didn't want to be disappointed. Has it been out long enough for a real review?[/QUOTE] RPS did a review with some review code they got about a week back, generally positive. I'm sure there are others. I've not played any of the AoW games before, but I'm having a blast with this one.

As a long time fan, everything seems to work well. The only thing I dislike Is that factions no longer have completely unique units. I mean I know Orc angels are a selling point at all but the units get bland when every race has one.

This game seems really great, I don't know if I'm just bad at it though but it seems really hard to me, I often get my ass kicked. I thought I may have a fighting chance since I'm a Fallen Enchantress Veteran.

It's a very good game... but the weird thing is I keep finding things that I preferred the way Fallen Enchantress did. Not that AoW3 is necessarily doing it "wrong", just... my preferences.

I'm so bad at the battles, even in lower difficulty i'm getting my ass kicked at times. Any tips? :v:

[QUOTE=cccino;44435423]It's a very good game... but the weird thing is I keep finding things that I preferred the way Fallen Enchantress did. Not that AoW3 is necessarily doing it "wrong", just... my preferences.[/QUOTE] I find myself constantly thinking with FE logic and experience, I have lost so many battles because I keep thinking units lose attacking strength when there are less men in the squad. That shit doesn't go in AoW apparantly

[QUOTE=Mrfantasticool;44451565]I find myself constantly thinking with FE logic and experience, I have lost so many battles because I keep thinking units lose attacking strength when there are less men in the squad. That shit doesn't go in AoW apparantly[/QUOTE] I do the same, then proceed to getting absolutely demolished.

I'm currently watching TB's video of AoW 3 and this looks like my dream strategy game, simply perfect. I cannot believe I haven't heard of this game before Oh man, I have to buy this asap

[QUOTE=Blueplastic;44451669]I'm currently watching TB's video of AoW 3 and this looks like my dream strategy game, simply perfect. I cannot believe I haven't heard of this game before Oh man, I have to buy this asap[/QUOTE] Hardcore RPG elements in a 4X game. Yes please. Wonder if TB enjoyed AoW 3 considering there's no Field of View sliders :v:

I just bought Age of Wonders 3 out of no where, never heard of the series before. Mainly bought it because I saw it labelled as 4X and the only other 4X games I've played are SotS and SotS2. Not sat down to learn it and play a proper game though since I assume it's going to take a while.

I really hope they patch in pre-battle deployment soon though, It sucks to have half your army being useless for half the battle because they start on the other side of the battlefield. Also straight line with my casters/archers in front why did they do this

Is there a tutorial mode, or is it just the campaigns? It felt like the game threw me in a little too fast, even though a lot of it plays like Civ.

I just used Unicorns for the first time. Best thing is their descriptions, just tons of MLP references :v: I really like how many references they shoved in this one, though I liked the original AoW unit interface a lot more. Seemed much more informative. Also, have we heard anything about mods yet? I know the map editor is coming.