Software: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.
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
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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]
DLCs
On 20 June 2023, Age of Wonders 4 got its first DLC - Dragon Dawn.[8]
On 7 November 2023, Age of Wonders 4 got its second DLC - Empires & Ashes.[9]
References
- ↑ Wheeler, CJ (19 January 2023). "Strategy sequel Age Of Wonders 4 hops out of a magic portal onto PC in May". Gamer Network. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/strategy-sequel-age-of-wonders-4-hops-out-of-a-magic-portal-onto-pc-in-may.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Age of Wonders 4 for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/age-of-wonders-4/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ↑ Hafer, Leana (27 April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/age-of-wonders-4-review.
- ↑ Boudreau, Ian (April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 review – wizards of mass destruction". Network N. https://www.pcgamesn.com/age-of-wonders-4/review.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Brown, Fraser (April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 review". Future plc. https://www.pcgamer.com/age-of-wonders-4-review/.
- ↑ Ong, Alexis (27 April 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 lets you build high-fantasy civilizations — at a cost". Vox Media. https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23699360/age-of-wonders-4-review-races-rpg-paradox-interactive.
- ↑ Lane, Rick (10 May 2023). "Age of Wonders 4 is the fastest-selling game in the series". Future plc. https://www.pcgamer.com/age-of-wonders-4-is-the-fastest-selling-game-in-the-series/.
- ↑ Wutz, Marco (20 June 2023). "Age of Wonders 4: Dragon Dawn – every new unit". Sports Illustrated. https://videogames.si.com/guides/age-of-wonders-4-dragon-dawn-units.
- ↑ Wutz, Marco (7 November 2023). "Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes – all new units". Sports Illustrated. https://videogames.si.com/guides/age-of-wonders-4-empires-and-ashes-units.
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