Age of Wonders 4
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Developer(s) | Triumph Studios |
Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
Composer(s) | Michiel van den Bos |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
Release | May 2, 2023 |
Genre(s) | 4X turn-based strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Age of Wonders 4 is a 2023 4X turn-based strategy video game developed by Dutch developer Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. It is the sixth game in the Age of Wonders series, following Age of Wonders: Planetfall.
Gameplay
Age of Wonders 4 is a turn-based strategy game set within a high fantasy universe. Gameplay is 4X-based (explore, expand, exploit and exterminate).
Release
The game was announced on January 19, 2023 for the PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S for a release in May 2023.[1]
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 83/100[2] |
Publication | Score |
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IGN | 8/10[3] |
PC Gamer (US) | 87/100[5] |
PCGamesN | 9/10[4] |
Age of Wonders 4 received a positive reception on release.[2] PCGamesN said: "This is undoubtedly the best 4X game I’ve played in years, delivering top-notch exploration, combat, and diplomacy alongside a rewarding and dynamic customisation system." Polygon said: "Age of Wonders 4 is good fun as a solidly entertaining amalgamation of familiar things I love."[6] PC Gamer called the game "A flavourful and inventive 4X".[5]
The game sold 250,000 copies in less than a week.[7]
References
- ^ Wheeler, CJ (19 January 2023). "Strategy sequel Age Of Wonders 4 hops out of a magic portal onto PC in May". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Age of Wonders 4 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Hafer, Leana (27 April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Boudreau, Ian (April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 review – wizards of mass destruction". PCGamesN. Network N. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ a b Brown, Fraser (April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 review". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Ong, Alexis (27 April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 lets you build high-fantasy civilizations — at a cost". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Lane, Rick (10 May 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 is the fastest-selling game in the series". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
External links
- 2023 video games
- 4X video games
- Age of Wonders
- Fantasy video games
- Multiplayer and single-player video games
- PlayStation 5 games
- Triumph Studios games
- Turn-based strategy video games
- Video game sequels
- Video games developed in the Netherlands
- Video games scored by Michiel van den Bos
- Video games with Steam Workshop support
- Windows games
- Xbox Series X and Series S games