Editors Liked
- The tactical combat is satisfyingly complex
- Loads of unit customization means you can train the right army for the right situation
Editors Didn't Like
- Colony building could do with some more meaningful choices
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
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Expert reviews and ratings
By New Game Network
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Dynamic empire management and deep tactical conquest forge the perfect alliance within the colorful sci-fi worlds of Age of Wonders: Planetfall. With nearly endless replay value, it is one of the most tantalizing turn-based games in...
By Destructoid
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Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.How we score: The Destructoid reviews...
By ImpulseGamer
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Wage war or find peace as you campaign for your place in the universe in Age of Wonders:...
By GameInformer
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall takes several turns to get moving, and newcomers might feel overwhelmed until they gain their bearings, but Triumph Studios’ newest strategy offering is full of fun, creative ideas and each faction is worth taking for a spin at least once. Building a sustainable empire and managing a happy populous takes some grunt work, but they are really just stepping stones to Age of Wonders: Planetfall’s epic firefights.
By GameSpot
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The fifth and latest in the long-running Age of Wonders series is the first to trade in the staple high fantasy setting for a sleek and shiny sci-fi theme. Despite the change of scenery, it remains true to its roots, delivering a very good hybrid...
By EuroGamer
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I'm more frustrated with Age of Wonders: Planetfall than I ought to be. It's an honest work and a perfectly serviceable, functioning strategy game. The turn-based tactical battles are imprecise compared to some, but they're still enjoyable and stimulating enough, with plenty to dig into if you're really up for the challenge. The grand strategy's still compelling enough for one more turn - and the goofy genre trappings are almost endearing. It's just such a waste, to see a game freely mine its own brilliant influences and extract nothing of much use.
By PC Gamer
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall, while a bit opaque in some areas, is the most entertaining 4X I've played in...
By CGM
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall excels thanks to an emphasis on customization that makes it stand out from the...
By WCCFTech
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall is an imaginative sci-fi strategy game that adds some interesting new layers to the series' empire management and combat mechanics, but, ultimately, the game falls just short of greatness. Combat needs to be a touch deeper and...
By Good Gear Guide
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall has its issues. I confess I haven't cared very much though. The jank is usually a result of over-ambition, of Planetfall trying to let the player do too damn much where another game would've gone for a simpler (or “more...
By videogamesuncovered.com
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Welcome back warlords and rulers. Join us as we dig in deep into Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios upcoming game, Age of Wonders: Planetfall. With a release date for late this year, we shall explore and unravel its secrets and reveal what to look...
By gamergen.com
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Cette traversée de la galaxie n'est pourtant que de la poudre aux yeux, ou plutôt de la poussière d'étoiles pour rester dans le thème. Peu importe comment Age of Wonders s'est mis à sortir les fusils lasers et les implants de haute technologie, le fait...
By actugaming.net
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Personnellement, je trouve qu'Age of Wonders: Planetfall est un titre à essayer pour tout amateur de 4X. Cependant, je pense que ses deux principaux gameplays (la gestion sur la carte et le combat tactique au tour par tour) ne sont pas à la hauteur...
By nextgentech.it
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall richiede pazienza, dedizione, pianificazione e strategia. È quasi inutile evidenziare che tutti questi fattori lo rendono un titolo impegnativo (soprattutto in termini di tempo) e non adatto a chi non segue molto il genere, ma...
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