Age of Kings: Skyward Battle

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"Age of Kings: Skyward Battle" is a strategy game that offers a unique twist with its air-land double battlefields. It boasts an interesting plot, ingenious gameplay, exceptional graphics, and an exceptional soundtrack. However, the game is marred by annoying ads and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. As the first RTS with air-land double battlefields, it provides a fresh take on the genre, but it's important to be aware of its flaws.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,733 reviews

graphics291 positive mentions

stability72 negative mentions

The game is very addictive and captivating, keeping players engaged for hours.
Graphics are impressive and the gameplay is smooth, making it enjoyable.
The game offers a variety of events and rewards, enhancing the overall experience.

The game heavily favors pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including issues with logging in and accessing features.
Customer support is unresponsive and often fails to address player concerns or issues.

graphics
374 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
21%
1%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising their quality and detail, describing them as "amazing," "great," and "superb." However, some players note that the graphics could use improvement, particularly in terms of realism and polish, and a few express disappointment that they do not match the promotional materials. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, there is a consensus that further enhancements could elevate the visual experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and controls, hats off you guys.”
- “Absolutely love the game and graphics.”
- “Great graphics and fun.”
- “I think the game can improve a lot on the UI part and I'm highly inspired by the concept of the game and the in-depth details, but yeah, the UI and the graphics can use a lot of polishing.”
- “This game is okay, but it can improve in graphics; it looks fake, make it more real.”
- “The graphics are not like shown in the above pictures.”
stability
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost rewards. Many players express frustration over the lack of timely updates and effective customer support to address these issues, which detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience. While some users note minor glitches, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is plagued by persistent bugs that hinder overall enjoyment.
- “So far, the game is working well with no glitches and accessible equipment.”
- “Fantastic! The game runs great.”
- “Just started, and the game runs great.”
- “Sometimes you get a chance to participate in an event and it freezes and you lose all points and rewards, and we are not always compensated for the loss.”
- “The game is full of glitches and developers are in no hurry to resolve them.”
- “With all the errors, glitches, and crashes, it's not worth your time; good things about the game change to make more money off you.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
20%
5%
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for being fun, addictive, and visually appealing, with many players enjoying the mechanics and interactive elements. However, there are significant criticisms regarding game balance, particularly related to pay-to-win mechanics and frequent changes to battle algorithms that can frustrate dedicated players. While some find the gameplay straightforward and enjoyable, others feel it can become repetitive or overly simplistic.
- “Gameplay is awesome and the player-to-player interference is so cool.”
- “Great gameplay and excellent graphics!”
- “Easy and immersive gameplay.”
- “Terrible game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is sabotaged to squeeze players for money.”
- “Has so much potential but is overshadowed by its pay to win mechanics.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
50%
11%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise its upbeat and enjoyable soundtracks, some express frustration over technical issues, such as the music continuing to play after exiting the game or being too loud. Overall, the game's music is generally well-received, contributing positively to the gaming experience, despite some calls for adjustments and improvements.
- “This game has great music!”
- “Absolutely love the soundtracks.”
- “The music is nice and upbeat.”
- “Could we please fix the fact that if you're listening to music and enter the game, it stops your music?”
- “I got this game and as soon as I got it, the sound and music were horrible. It sounded like the volume was all the way up, and it started getting crackly.”
- “I muted it, exited the game, I even uninstalled it, and the music is still playing!”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
11%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and well-developed narratives, with many players appreciating the variety and depth compared to similar titles. However, some users have reported issues with quest functionality and clarity, which can detract from the overall experience. While the graphics and interactive elements are highlighted positively, the storyline is sometimes described as generic, indicating room for improvement in originality.
- “Excellent storylines”
- “Great game, vast amount of things to do and great story play”
- “Good graphics and awesome storyline”
- “The storyline is pretty generic; the gameplay is too easy for a strategy game.”
- “I believe this is the cause of why the quest could not be completed.”
- “Some upgrades take too much time, and some quests are only possible if you buy speed-ups.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
39%
52%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the prevalence and high cost of in-app purchases, which often exceed $20 for basic features or characters. While some users appreciate the option to play without spending money, they still find the constant prompts for purchases and intrusive ads frustrating. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as aggressive, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a balanced free-to-play experience.
- “Unfortunately, yes, there are some downsides as most do with overpriced in-game purchases and absolutely shocking customer service.”
- “Amazing, awesome, stunning, breathtaking! It's so cool that you can give reinforcement to your friends and resources. This game is free and has in-game purchases, but you don't need to spend a dime, and you can still make the game currency.”
- “That's not an event, that's a cash grab.”
- “The in-app purchases are ridiculous and constant; you can't even play without them asking you to spend money.”
- “In-app purchases are very expensive, plus you have to pay to accomplish some things, and a lot of it is $20 or more.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users finding it hilarious and entertaining, despite some complaints about bad grammar. Players also note amusing situations related to resource gathering and outdated proof of purchase requests, adding to the game's comedic charm. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Nice, very funny game.”
- “Hilarious bad grammar though, so that's something.”
- “Castles views are still funny and it's not war game's castles style.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with numerous bugs negatively impacting performance and network issues hindering gameplay. Players express frustration over the developers prioritizing profit over a smooth gaming experience, calling for significant improvements in these areas.
- “Please remove bugs from the game; there are more bugs that affect the game's performance.”
- “Please remove bugs from the game; there are more bugs that affect game performance.”
- “Improve the network performance.”
- “Improve performance for an opportunity.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mixed emotional experience, highlighting the immersive realism of the game that makes them feel truly engaged. However, some users caution against becoming overly emotional during gameplay, suggesting that patience is required due to technical issues that can disrupt the experience.
- “It really made me feel as if I was in the game for it looked so real.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by a pay-to-win model, where players who spend money can dominate others, leading to frustration for non-spenders. Users express a desire for limitations on player interactions to enhance the experience for those who do not invest financially.
- “Just another pay-to-win game. It's good in general, but the money spenders will bully you and ruin your fun. I wish they could make limitations on who can attack whom, but I know the developers won't see this review. Just in case... make it more playable for the non-spenders.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that protective measures like the 24-hour shield are ineffective and can lead to bans on their avatars, while also feeling limited to farming heroes, which diminishes the overall experience.
- “The 24-hour shield wore off after just a few hours, and they even banned my own avatar, leaving me with only farming heroes.”
- “Grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The rewards for grinding are minimal, which makes the whole experience feel pointless.”