Age of Wonders 4

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Age of Wonders 4 (Reviewed) Developer: TriumphStudios Publisher: PdxInteractive Released: May 2th, 2023 Price: $50 USD Age of Wondoers 4 when it comes to the tactical-RPG 4k strategy genre, is a colorful breath of fresh air. If you liked games like WarHammer or Civ V but couldn't get into the visual component of them for whatever reason, this game may be great for you! It's essentially the finest of both worlds combined into one.

In Age of Wonders 4, players take on the role of a leader of an extremely customizable faction in the game and strive to conquer the land in various ways, participate in diplomacy, combat, research, and empire management gameplay to create a deeply immersive and strategic gameplay. Players will be able to customize their armies, heroes, and cities, as well as explore a vast and dynamic world filled with hidden treasures and powerful artifacts.

PLAY IT OR SKIP IT? Play it, because Age of Wonders 4 is an early contender for this year’s best strategy game. There’s plenty of depth to the combat and exploration in this fantasy 4X game, but the elegance and beauty of its presentation prevent it from ever being overwhelming, even for newcomers. Not only are there countless worlds to conquer with the expected lineup of fantasy factions, Age of Wonders 4