Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is a turn-based strategy game that was developed by Triumph Studios and published by Gathering of Developers in 2003. It is the third installment in the Age of Wonders series and is set in a fantasy world with magic and mythical creatures. In Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic, players take on the role of a leader of one of several races, such as elves, dwarves, or orcs, and must conquer and expand their empire by engaging in both diplomatic negotiations and tactical battles. The game features a vast world map with various landscapes and terrains for players to explore and conquer. One of the unique features of Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is the addition of the Shadow World, a parallel dimension that players can access. This dimension is inhabited by deadly creatures and powerful artifacts, offering both risks and rewards for players brave enough to venture into it.
This dimension is inhabited by deadly creatures and powerful artifacts, offering both risks and rewards for players brave enough to venture into it. The game also introduces new races and units, as well as additional spells and abilities for players to use in their conquest. Each race has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, adding a strategic element to the gameplay.
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic
Originally planned as an expansion pack for Age of Wonders II, but released as a stand-alone sequel, this game features three new races (the Syrons, the Nomads and the Shadow Demons), new un. Read all Originally planned as an expansion pack for Age of Wonders II, but released as a stand-alone sequel, this game features three new races (the Syrons, the Nomads and the Shadow Demons), new units and in addition to the upper and lower world, a new level called shadow world as well . Read all Originally planned as an expansion pack for Age of Wonders II, but released as a stand-alone sequel, this game features three new races (the Syrons, the Nomads and the Shadow Demons), new units and in addition to the upper and lower world, a new level called shadow world as well as some more.
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Followed by Age of Wonders III (2014)User reviews 1
Featured review Age of wonders really. a Game of Wonders !!I wasn't really familiar with the AoW games until this one. But what an eye opener it was !! The best TBS (Turn-Based-Strategy)yet on the market. And that's saying something.
With the amount or races, economic and political possibilities it supports, it's really hard not to enjoy this game.
The combat is something to get used of you're not familiar with TBS games, but after while really gets you involved.
When one assault on a town does not work, you'll want to reload and try a different approach and take'em down ;--) The magic aspect is off course a very large part of the game and they've really created a large amount of spells for it.
A last thing is the stability among all the races that really shines through the flow of the game. Every race has it's base units, but all with their own aspects and skills.
If you can say one negative thing about this game, it would be the more dated graphics. Still in a 2D environment and isometric pov. although it still supports the large wide screen high resolutions like 1920 * 1080 , it would be nice to see a nice a 3D world à la Heroes of Might & Magic V We've seen that triumph studio's can do it with Overlord, so I'll end my review with please make a sequel to AoW Shadow magic in 3D . The world needs it .
The key element of the game are the Wizards. Wizards are very powerful at magic, but rather weak at close combat. Every player has one Wizard, each with a sphere of magic (Life, Death, Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Cosmos and finally Chaos/Secret), which decides which spells the Wizard can research. Some Wizards have multiple spheres, but can only learn less advanced spells. Spells range from passive spells (for instance, blessing a unit with additional strengths), to direct spells (i.e. healing spells or attack spells), to summoning spells. Wizards are the only units in the game who can't level up or gain medals. Instead, they improve by researching new spells and skills.
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic features both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete against each other or work together to achieve victory. The game received positive reviews for its deep gameplay mechanics, immersive fantasy world, and strategic options. Overall, Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is an engaging and challenging turn-based strategy game that offers players an opportunity to explore a rich fantasy world and lead their chosen race to victory. With its unique features and expansive gameplay, it is a must-play for fans of the genre..
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1. John - 2/5 - I was extremely disappointed with "Age of Wonders Shadow Magic." The graphics were outdated and the gameplay felt clunky and unresponsive. Additionally, the AI was terrible and made the game feel incredibly easy. I found myself getting bored quickly and had no desire to continue playing. Overall, it lacked the depth and excitement that I was hoping for in a strategy game.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - I really wanted to enjoy "Age of Wonders Shadow Magic," but it fell flat for me. The storyline was predictable and unengaging, and the characters lacked depth. The battles were repetitive and lacked any strategic elements. It felt like a monotonous grind with no payoff. I would not recommend this game to anyone looking for a truly immersive and captivating experience.
3. Alex - 2/5 - "Age of Wonders Shadow Magic" was a letdown for me. The game felt unbalanced, with certain units being overpowered and others significantly weaker. This made the gameplay frustrating and overly reliant on luck rather than skill. The lack of variety in the units and environments also contributed to the overall boredom I felt while playing. I was hoping for more from this franchise, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations.
4. Emily - 2/5 - I found "Age of Wonders Shadow Magic" to be quite underwhelming. The user interface was clunky and difficult to navigate, which made the overall experience frustrating. The campaign missions felt repetitive, and the lack of innovation made it seem like I was playing an outdated game. I would have liked to see more innovation and modernization in the gameplay mechanics and graphics. Overall, it didn't hold my attention for long, and I quickly lost interest.