Underplayed Gems

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne (2010)

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne cover
Developer
Triumph Studios
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 403 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate and strategic world-conquest game where you balance empire management, tactical warfare, and magical growth in a classic fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players praise the strong wizard-fantasy atmosphere and sense of progression, but warn that the campaign drags after many hours. The game has serious compatibility issues on modern systems, the AI is weak, and controls feel dated. Players split on replayability.

Screenshots

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