Age of Magic: Turn Based RPG

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Age of Magic: Turn Based RPG is a Role Playing game with an interesting plot, stunning game mechanics, and splendid graphics/soundtrack. However, it has lots of grinding, too much advertisement, bugs, and is quite funny. Join the Elite Battles League to dominate in Heroes PvP Arena and defeat epic bosses. Engage in intense turn-based battles and build your team of heroes.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics2.9k positive mentions

grinding324 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and character designs that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
Engaging storyline that keeps players invested in the game.
Offers a variety of heroes and gameplay modes, allowing for strategic team building.

Heavy reliance on microtransactions, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
Significant difficulty spikes that can lead to frustration, especially without spending money.
Frequent bugs and server issues that disrupt gameplay and hinder player experience.

graphics
3,287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
87%
13%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality and detail, often comparing them to console-level visuals. Players appreciate the vibrant art style, smooth animations, and immersive environments, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some reviews note that while the graphics are impressive, the gameplay can become repetitive or grindy, and there are concerns about the game's pay-to-win mechanics overshadowing the visual appeal.
- “The graphics are amazing, especially for a mobile game.”
- “Incredible graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is engaging yet simple.”
- “The graphics are completely flat with little texture.”
- “The graphics are not all that good, and worse the game runs and responds as slow as a snail.”
- “Don't waste a gig of storage on an app that has graphics from my Windows XP era games.”
story
1,583 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
32%
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development. However, some reviews highlight issues with pacing, as players often encounter grind-heavy sections that can hinder progress without spending money. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, the story's depth and execution vary, with some finding it compelling and others deeming it generic or lacking in substance.
- “If you like RPG games, and have heard a thing or two about the gunslinger Roland, a mage on a personal quest to find vengeance, retribution, salvation, closure, and humanity's preservation... this game is a doorway!”
- “The story flows well.”
- “The graphics are beautifully stunning and the storyline is on point.”
- “But the story is reaaaaaaally poor.”
- “The story is boring and character upgrades do almost nothing to help you win battles unless they're en masse.”
- “The story is poor, and none of the characters are interesting or complex.”
gameplay
1,059 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
29%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its smooth mechanics and engaging graphics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Players note that while the game is easy to learn and offers a variety of characters and strategies, it can become grindy and frustrating, especially at higher levels where progression slows significantly. Overall, the game is visually appealing and offers enjoyable gameplay, but it suffers from common issues found in mobile games, such as monetization tactics and a lack of depth in mechanics.
- “The gameplay is fun and strategic.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, yet slow, but I think it being slow-paced is one of its benefits, compared to other similar games.”
- “Great graphics, gameplay, and storyline.”
- “The gameplay is extremely limited and repetitive, and with the last update, it is even more pay-to-win than it was before.”
- “Underwhelming gameplay made even worse by a terrible grind to get anything.”
- “The gameplay is just average.”
grinding
329 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
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98%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it offers a significant amount of content and progression opportunities, it often becomes tedious and time-consuming, especially for free-to-play users. Players frequently mention hitting paywalls or experiencing steep difficulty spikes that necessitate extensive grinding for resources and character upgrades, leading to frustration and burnout. Overall, while some enjoy the grind as part of the genre, others find it excessive and detrimental to the game's long-term enjoyment.
- “Balance is okay and not too grindy, especially for the early levels of the game since they just launched.”
- “Not that grindy compared to other free games.”
- “Easy to learn and not too grindy.”
- “The game is just endless grinding and 100% pay to win.”
- “The grinding takes forever since you are locked within 50-100 energy a day, levels require 6... the arena is overwhelmed by paid players rocking over 10k power while most players can't pass the 5k mark even when your heroes are fully upgraded for your level max.”
- “The game is good, but you need to invest too much time for grinding even at the beginning.”
monetization
282 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over aggressive microtransactions and frequent ads promoting in-game purchases. While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and find the game enjoyable without spending money, others criticize it as a blatant cash grab that pressures players to pay for progression. Overall, the consensus indicates a significant concern regarding the balance between gameplay enjoyment and monetization tactics, with many feeling that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model.
- “No ads, so people, please buy at least their starter kit; these are kind developers.”
- “The good: believe it or not, I think Playkot does a good job with monetization, especially in recent times.”
- “There are in-game purchases but all reasonably priced.”
- “The forced ads are worse now and in-game promotions.”
- “Beautiful game, but absolutely predatory in its monetization.”
- “It's a blatant cash grab to make you have to buy things again.”
music
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
24%
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some players noted issues with sound lag or found the battle music dull, the majority highlighted the soundtrack as a standout feature, often comparing it to blockbuster movie scores. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “That being said, the music is absolutely phenomenal!”
- “Seriously, it could give any blockbuster movie soundtrack a run for its money.”
- “The graphics and music are interesting.”
- “I gave it 3 because the game freezes up and the music constantly goes out, so I always have to exit and re-enter the game for it to even work.”
- “There's a boring music as background during battles that makes me want to sleep.”
- “I like it, but its downfall was its background music; it makes you feel sleepy.”
stability
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues after battles, requiring manual reloads, and the latest updates have exacerbated these problems, making the game nearly unplayable for some. While there are occasional positive remarks about graphics and gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from severe stability issues that need urgent attention from developers.
- “No lags, no glitches so far.”
- “No glitches and very light bugs which are picked up on the spot.”
- “No glitches or errors for me yet.”
- “However, since the last update, the game is buggy, freezing mid-battle.”
- “The game freezes immediately on a random screen and I can't do anything with the phone except reboot it.”
- “Game constantly freezes after every battle, basically unplayable at the moment.”
character development
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the artistic and unique character designs, vibrant graphics, and engaging storylines. However, some players criticize the lack of depth in character progression and combat mechanics, noting that the gameplay can feel flat and uninspired despite the appealing visuals. Overall, while the character design is often highlighted as a strong point, the development and progression aspects leave room for improvement.
- “Overall it is still a fun, engaging and artistic game with pleasant character design and exciting levels.”
- “The character design is stellar, the bundle prices are steep.”
- “Really fun game, great story, excellent character development, love it so far.”
- “Limited game modes (this could be updated soon) and no character development outside of leveling up and becoming more powerful.”
- “However, the character design is bland and often uninspired; the combat skills of the campaign characters are boring single-target damage or status effects.”
- “The game system is amusing, but character design is boring.”
optimization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering and lag, even on high-end devices. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the inconsistent performance, particularly in menus and during loading, detracts from the overall experience. Users are calling for better optimization and more graphic options to enhance performance across a wider range of devices.
- “Amazing graphics, the models of the characters are so detailed it's incredible, the gameplay is really good and the game itself is well optimized.”
- “Graphic, storyline and gameplay is epic and is very well battery optimized on the game.”
- “Polished known mechanics, beautiful design, great soundtrack and amazing performance.”
- “Performance drop even on high-end phones.”
- “This game needs to be optimized. I'm using a Realme C15 device with Android 11, and the game runs poorly in some segments like the menu, and also the game freezes while downloading data for mission 5 in light missions.”
- “1 star for graphics, 1 for UI, 1 for game feel, -2 for bad performance. My GPU and CPU are used under 30%, and I need to tap every few seconds on the screen to get normal FPS; otherwise, it drops to 20-30 from 60 even in the menu.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the witty dialogue and funny character interactions, particularly noting the sarcastic remarks of characters like Bellara. However, some users find the game's monetization strategies and technical issues to be unintentionally humorous, highlighting a disconnect between the developers and the player base. Overall, while the comedic elements are enjoyable, they are often overshadowed by frustrations related to gameplay mechanics and company practices.
- “Love everything about it - colorful graphics, epic music, interesting plot, dialogues are hilarious sometimes (especially Bellara's sarcastic remarks).”
- “But, ultimately I came back because I love the humor of the characters.”
- “It's a funny little storyline.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics and vibrant, immersive environments, steering clear of the typical gloomy or overly cutesy styles. Reviewers highlight the combination of great music, art style, and overall ambiance, contributing to a charming and enjoyable experience.
- “But I must say the graphics are amazing and the atmosphere of this game isn't the bubbly, fluffy bunny way that a lot of these types of games try to recreate.”
- “Great art style, good vibes, and charming atmosphere!”
- “Amazing and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The game lacks a gloomy or dark atmosphere, which is disappointing.”
- “While there is plenty of color, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting frustration over technical issues and poor customer support, which they find disheartening. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the lack of engaging storyline and events contributes to a sense of boredom, diminishing the overall emotional impact of the experience.
- “Very interesting game; the only real problem is the development team. They haven't responded to my email about my account disappearing since the last update. It's now been close to a week, and I'm really heartbroken.”
- “The graphics are impressive for a mobile game, but the storyline is dull and fails to engage emotionally, making the overall experience feel lackluster.”
- “While the graphics and gameplay are decent, the boring storyline and repetitive quests make it hard to feel any emotional connection to the game.”
- “The game has good graphics and gameplay, but the lack of an engaging storyline and events leaves it feeling emotionally flat and uninviting.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low by many users, particularly in PvP scenarios where limited viable hero options diminish long-term engagement. However, some players appreciate the inclusion of instant battles that provide rewards and experience, making the grind more manageable. Despite its competitive nature and strong graphics, the lack of diverse replay options may deter sustained play.
- “Very competitive, excellent graphics, gameplay, and replayability.”
- “Good game with an original story and style; the replayability is low, but the devs provide a way to do instant battles to win rewards and experience, making the grind more bearable.”
- “There is almost no replay value after a certain point in PvP situations because the only actually good heroes number fewer than the amount of fingers a normal person has.”
- “Good game with original story and style, the replayability is low, but the devs give you a way to do instant battles to win rewards and experience, making the grind more bearable.”