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Is Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who want empire building combined with fantasy warfare
- Single-player campaign fans seeking a 20-scenario wizard-led adventure
- Multiplayer groups interested in turn-based fantasy matches for up to 8 players
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast real-time action rather than turn-based planning
- Players who prefer a short, narrowly focused game instead of one combining empire building, role-playing, exploration, warfare, and magic
- Solo players who do not want multiplayer options such as LAN, internet, Hot Seat, or Play by Email
Our take on Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne
Its mix of empire building, unit command, heroes, artifacts, and magic gives up a narrow focus. Attention is divided across exploration, research, warfare, and spell use instead of being concentrated on one compact system.
What is Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne?
Join an immortal group of Wizards and work to restore balance in a world close to collapse.
This turn-based strategy game combines empire building, role-playing, exploration, and warfare across mythical lands. The single-player campaign contains 20 scenarios. Players can choose from 12 distinct races and command more than 130 units, including steam cannons, airships, and mammoth riders. Seven spheres of magic include Air, Fire, Life, and Death. More than 30 champion heroes can wield over 100 artifacts, while research covers enchantments, combat magic, and world-altering spells. Multiplayer supports up to 8 players through LAN or the internet, with Play by Email, Hot Seat, and simultaneous-turn options.
How Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne plays
- 01Twenty-Scenario Campaign
- The single-player story is structured as 20 scenarios involving intrigue, action, and suspense.
- 02Twelve Playable Races
- The roster includes Elves, Frostlings, Draconians, Dwarves, Halflings, Humans, and the Undead.
- 03130 Unit Types
- The forces include units such as steam cannons, airships, and mammoth riders.
- 04Seven Magic Spheres
- Players can specialize in magical areas including Air, Fire, Life, and Death.
- 05Heroes and Artifacts
- More than 30 champion heroes can use over 100 artifacts.
- 06Eight-Player Multiplayer
- LAN and internet multiplayer offers Play by Email, Hot Seat, and simultaneous-turn modes.
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Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne: platforms & release
Is Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who want empire building combined with fantasy warfare. Skip it if: players seeking fast real-time action rather than turn-based planning.
Where can I download Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne on?
Windows only.
