Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

AoW is a classic turn-based Strategy game with role-playing Elements. _ _ + very well aged + classic Game feeling + many Peoples-something bulky _ _ I thought for a While what I should actually write about AoW 2. For Genre Connoisseurs, it is probably easiest To say: Those who like lap Strategy games will find what they like here-nice, since there are few Representatives, especially in the Area. It is (with a few Deviations) comparable to HoMM, but in my Opinion even a Little better. So If you want to play a few (or a few more) "really last Rounds" again, you are well advised here. For others: You choose one from the 12 Peoples (or in the Campaign it is predetermined) and then lead it to Victory in a rounded of way. In Doing so, you build And conquer cities and expand them. Units are being formed that are becoming stronger and more expensive as The game progresses. That's why you're always On the Lookout for Raw Materials on the Mini-map, especially Gold Mines. And, of course, you have to stand up to your Opponents, defend your Cities and take those of your Opponent. Fights take place when two Armies meet on an "enlarged" section of the Map, also turn-based. Very good Idea: The most important Character in the Game is his own Magician. Although this is weak in Battle, it can have very strong Spells. But This only works within one's own "magical Sphere." This can be enlarged by expanding a Magic Tower, in the City where the Magician is located. This greatly enhances the Strategic Element, as you always have to consider whether you leave the Magician far from the Front, but well protected, and save on expanding the Magician tower in this City. Or whether you can send the Magician further forward, where he is more vulnerable but can cast his Spells for it. One should by no Means be deterred by the "old-baked" (actually: Timeless) graphic Style. As always: Gameplay > Graphics. Due to the Drawn style, the Game is still very nice to watch today anyway. The Only Shortcoming: Due to Age, today's well-known Comfort functions are not always installed. As a result, the Game seems a bit more bulky. But It is not bad. --All in all, a clear Buy recommendation for Genre Connoisseurs. And AoW 2 is also worthwhile For Newcomers, as you start with a Pearl in the Area.