However, regardless of how you choose to play, you will spend the beginning turns of the game searching for cities to annex, or locations in which to establish cities yourself. More times than not, I find myself playing with the ability to found cities. Some cities, such as the aforementioned Dragon settlements, give you access to units that are otherwise impossible to train in any other way.ĭuring game setup, the player may choose whether to enable settler units which allows the founding of new cities, or to disable new city settlement and rely on conquest instead. Occasionally a settlement will be owned by Fairies or, if you are lucky, Dragons! You can gain control over these independent cities by conquest, buying them off, or fulfilling a quest on their behalf. Early on you will encounter various independent cities which are typically inhabited by one of the default races. eXplore:The journey begins with your hero leading a small force from your capital city. Age of Wonders III is an adventure that draws the player into an immersive and rich fantasy wargame. Triumph Studios ties all of this together with a gorgeous world, spanning land, water, and even underground areas. In order to succeed, you will build armies to conquer lands so that you can settle and bring your brand of justice to the world. This hero will lead your forces with the option to recruit other heroes to aid you as the game progresses. Each game starts with a customizable hero which immediately helps the player feel more invested and drawn into the world that Triumph Studios has created. There are six classes that each play very differently both in terms of their spell-books and passive abilities, but also in the higher tier units.Īge of Wonders III shines in sandbox and multiplayer modes. Besides the different races to choose from, the main differences come in the form of distinct classes, and to a lesser extent, the magic specializations. Victory is often achieved through conquest since this is a war-focused 4X game with tactical combat. The human empire has invaded the Elven lands and an epic battle ensues with all the other races caught in the crossfire. Although the single-player campaign is not particularly innovative, it’s familiar feeling makes for good fantasy strategy gaming comfort food. The game takes place in a lush fantasy world where the player is tasked with controlling an empire of Men, Elves, Orcs, or other creatures in an attempt to achieve victory. Developed by Triumph Studios, the game presents an interesting mix of 4X elements and a strong tactical combat system. Age of Wonders III was released in March 2014 after nearly a decade without a new entry in the series.
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