Age of Wonders
Fantasy
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Role-playing (RPG)
Strategy
Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn-based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today! The Age of Wonders, 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!
11 Nov, 1999
20 Jun, 2026
About this game
Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn-based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today! The Age of Wonders, 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 ot...
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Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Release Date:
11 Nov, 1999
Modes:
Single player, Multiplayer
Themes:
Fantasy, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Genres:
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Player Perspectives:
Bird view / Isometric
IGDB Website:
IGDB Rating
3.9
User Rating
39
User Rating Count
78%
Rating %
Critics Rating
4.2
Critics Rating
40
Critics Rating Count
84%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
Triumph Studios
Epic Games
Supporting Developers
-
Publishers
Take-Two Interactive
Gathering of Developers
Triumph Studios
Paradox Interactive
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