Age of Wonders Shadow Magic (2010)

- Developer
- Triumph Studios
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 643 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 26 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A classic turn-based fantasy strategy game that blends empire management with tactical combat and a mysterious shadowy world.
strategictacticalfantasyempire-buildingrole-playingclassicatmosphericengaging
What players say
Players call this the peak of the Age of Wonders series, praising its gorgeous 2D art and unforgiving, stat-driven combat. They find it far more charming and inspired than later 3D entries, though some prefer the original game's simplicity.
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