Age of History II Lite

About

"Age of History II - Lite" is a grand strategy wargame that simulates historical events from 450 BC to 1920 AD. It is easy to learn with its simple interface, but offers depth and complexity for hardcore strategy fans. Players can control any nation from ancient times to the modern era, expanding territories, managing economies, and engaging in diplomacy or warfare to achieve historical or alternate outcomes.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,262 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and provides a good introduction to the grand strategy genre.
The graphics and music are well-received, enhancing the overall experience.
The game has potential and is fun for players who enjoy strategy games.

The game is plagued with bugs and crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay is unbalanced, with smaller nations often overpowering larger ones, leading to unfair outcomes.
The lite version is too limited, lacking scenarios and features that would make it more engaging.

stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and bugs that severely impact gameplay. Many players describe the experience as frustrating and confusing, with issues such as freezing during critical moments and inconsistent game mechanics. While a few users noted minimal bugs, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is plagued by stability problems, making it difficult to recommend.
- “I bought the full version, a buggy game, always crashing, same as the lite version, full of bugs.”
- “The game is absolutely horrible; there is no fun whatsoever. There are thousands of glitches, like 1 unit beating 3,000, and 1 province can wipe out a whole country. It's just very confusing, and the options are horrible.”
- “Game sucks, constant glitches and bugs, and when I try to send my army somewhere, the game literally freezes, then the other army wins. Do not recommend.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
39%
28%
The gameplay of this game receives mixed reviews, with many users appreciating its strategic mechanics and potential, while others criticize the limited scope of the free version, tedious controls, and frequent crashes. Players express a desire for more content and improved functionality, particularly in terms of map accessibility and battle mechanics. Overall, while some find it fun and engaging, others feel it falls short of expectations, especially for a lite version.
- “Great experience and great mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are still absolutely amazing, and the 'modern day start' bug is fixed.”
- “Very fun, easy to learn, good amount of mechanics; however, there should be more nations.”
- “Extremely lacking and limited in gameplay, especially with the entire game being locked to a tiny part of the map.”
- “The gameplay is really lacking; the map is almost blocked up, which makes this lite version almost garbage. Indeed, the GUI is also really bad, and you don't have a lot of options to do basically anything. The game idea is good, but lite versions of games are meant to be the original game but slightly smaller, and this game has everything from the full game except the map.”
- “The controls are so tedious compared to other games with a similar genre and gameplay. This is probably one of the worst; the controls are so tedious that I cannot optimize my country's status properly. It has a lot of potential, but the tedious controls just killed my excitement for the game.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as good or wonderful, others criticize them as outdated or too arcade-like. A few users express a desire for upgrades to enhance the visual quality, indicating that the graphics could benefit from improvements. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “This game is wonderful, the borders are accurate and the graphics, I love it.”
- “Really good graphics, good gameplay, everything is good in this game; that is all I had to say for this game.”
- “Look, the game is okay, graphics are good, controls are a little wonky but otherwise fine.”
- “The graphics are awful and it took me 45 minutes just to figure out how to play the basics.”
- “Never played; couldn't get past the graphics and gameplay.”
- “This game sucks; low graphics and extremely outdated quality.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The monetization of the game is generally viewed positively, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the low price of the full version at $5. However, some users express a desire for a free option, even if it included ads, and there are mixed feelings about the game's value, with one reviewer labeling it a "cash grab." Overall, the lack of intrusive ads is a highlight, but there are calls for more content and tutorials.
- “The full version is only $5, and this one has no ads.”
- “Great game, no ads, just you and the other countries, like Savoy and Aragon.”
- “Great game, no ads and all, but can you add a tutorial?”
- “At this point, I wouldn't mind having ads if it meant more content.”
- “This game is just straight up a cash grab.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization varies among users; while some praise its mobile performance and smooth operation, others express concerns about limited performance and the need for further optimizations.
- “I like the mobile optimization for this game; it runs so well.”
- “Very good, but needs a lot of optimizations.”
- “The only reason why I'm rating two stars is because of the performance.”
- “Too limited, and bad performance.”
- “Version 1 is also better optimized for a phone.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story has been criticized for its lack of coherence and believability, particularly regarding the premise of a small country defeating a global superpower. Additionally, players feel that the tutorial fails to effectively introduce the plot or guide them through the quests, resulting in a disjointed narrative experience.
- “It doesn't show how I do the quests in the tutorial at all.”
- “There was just no plot to it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is highly praised for its suitability and ability to maintain player engagement for extended periods, with some tracks being familiar to players from other media, such as the Oversimplified History Channel.
- “The music is perfect for the game and it never gets boring for at least 2 hours for me.”
- “I heard some music that I've heard before on an oversimplified history channel.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's humor as a standout feature, describing it as both "super cool" and genuinely funny, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Super cool and funny.”
- “This game is really funny and good.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to tedious controls that hinder effective management and optimization, leading to a diminished overall enjoyment despite the game's potential.
- “The controls are so tedious compared to other games in a similar genre. This is probably one of the worst experiences I've had; the tedious controls prevent me from optimizing my country's status properly. It has a lot of potential, but the tedious controls just killed my excitement for the game.”
- “Grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real sense of progress.”
- “The amount of grinding required to advance is overwhelming. It feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game, which really detracts from the overall experience.”