Age of Wonders is a fantasy turn-based strategy game series focused on tactical combat and empire building. It takes place in a high fantasy setting with diverse fantasy races and classes to choose from.
Age of Wonders is a long-running fantasy strategy game series developed by Triumph Studios. The games combine turn-based combat and empire building mechanics with an extensive fantasy setting.
In the Age of Wonders games, players take control of a fantasy leader such as a wizard, warlord or high elf queen. You expand your empire across a randomly generated map, interacting with other factions and fighting turn-based tactical battles. Cities can produce units, buildings provide useful bonuses, and resources like gold and mana power your spells and economy.
There is a rich fantasy setting with diverse races like humans, dwarves, orcs and frostlings, each with their own unique units and abilities. Heroes and sovereigns have RPG-like progression, gaining new abilities through a deep skill tree system. Spells and magical abilities also play a major role.
Combat encounters shift from the main strategic map to detailed turn-based battlefields. Victory depends on factors like unit positioning, terrain, spells and more. There is also a story-driven campaign map with pre-designed scenarios that feature scripted narratives and quest battles.
The Age of Wonders series places an emphasis on replay value, with abundant races, classes, units, abilities, spells and randomly generated maps. Engaging empire building fused with deep tactical combat has garnered the series critical praise over multiple installments.