Age of Wonders 1999
Developed by Triumph Studios, Epic Games
- Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Fantasy
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!
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)Fantasy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)turn-basedmicromanagementsnowgrid-based movementsimultaneous turnstactical turn-based combatleveling upskill points in gamecorpsedark elvesLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
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Earnest, epic, plot-driven and grave.
- earnestironic
- intimateepic
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- classical in formformally daring
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About the game
- Platforms
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Triumph Studios, Epic Games
- Publisher
- Gathering of Developers, Triumph Studios, Take-Two Interactive, Paradox Interactive
- Released
- November 11, 1999
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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