Age of Ottoman

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"Age of Ottoman" is a real-time strategy game that offers an intriguing story and ingenious gameplay. With excellent graphics, players can enjoy a rich and immersive experience. However, the game is disturbed by ads, which can be frustrating for some players. Overall, it's an engaging and challenging game for strategy enthusiasts.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,432 reviews

graphics126 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic strategy games like Age of Empires.
The graphics and character design are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
The game is free to play and does not require in-app purchases, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, particularly during battles, which disrupts gameplay.
Controls can be clunky and difficult to manage, leading to frustration during combat.
The limited variety of nations and missions can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time.

graphics
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
5%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from players. While many praise the graphics as "good" or "awesome," highlighting their suitability for gameplay, a significant number of users express a desire for improvements, citing issues like low resolution, poor animations, and a need for more detail. Some players feel that enhancing the graphics could elevate the game to a higher standard, especially in comparison to similar titles.
- “Graphics are well suited for the gameplay.”
- “This game is the best RTS game made for Android mobiles, graphics and gameplay are awesome, looks like Age of Empires 2, super game.”
- “Great graphics, awesome gameplay, I really enjoy the controls on this game.”
- “The graphics are terrible, the user interface has low resolutions and poor animations, environments are lacking in detail with no high-res textures and minimal animations... ⭐ one star”
- “Absolutely horrible, the graphics are laughable at best, and the actual gameplay suffers because of it.”
- “The game doesn't deserve the 4.7 rating... it's a 90's game... the graphics are very poor... great idea, bad execution.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players praising its simplicity, engaging mechanics, and ease of control, making it accessible for casual gamers. However, there are notable criticisms regarding bugs, unit aggro mechanics, and the need for improved graphics and more diverse gameplay options. While some users find it addictive and enjoyable, others express dissatisfaction with the controls and occasional crashes, indicating a mixed experience.
- “I haven't played the whole game, but so far it's a solid game with good mechanics that feels nice to play casually.”
- “Amazing game and super addictive with great gameplay.”
- “Smooth gameplay, love the fact that it's an RTS game that actually plays well on mobile.”
- “Gameplay has bugs.”
- “Controls are worst, gameplay is worst.”
- “No tutorial, without that gameplay is confusing, poorly thought out in that respect..otherwise I really can't give a better review.”
story
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
4%
The game's story is centered around the Ottoman Empire, featuring a variety of missions that players find engaging, particularly the "defense of the allies" mission. However, many users express a desire for a more elaborate storyline, additional mission types, and greater variety in gameplay elements, as the current structure can feel repetitive and lacks depth. Overall, while the missions are enjoyable and challenging, players hope for more narrative content and improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The thing that made me actually go out of my way to write a five-star review was the 'defense of the allies' mission that appears late in the first area.”
- “Thank you very much for this game; its story is very interesting.”
- “A true story of the Ottoman Empire.”
- “There is no storyline during setup.”
- “Needs more reality and storyline and more troops or at least a barrack where they are trained.”
- “Basic gameplay, average graphics, no storyline, not fun at all.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
9%
77%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and functionality of ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game rewards, numerous users report issues with ads not playing or crashing the game, leading to a negative experience. Additionally, there are calls for in-app purchases to acquire gold directly, as the current ad-based system is seen as unreliable and overly intrusive.
- “It can be played offline, no money freak, no ads, graphics awesome, stories/quests superb, real-time tactics/strategy, upgrade weapons and soldiers with earned cash... it's freaking awesome and unbelievably great!”
- “No ads unless you want it.”
- “I've been searching for a game very similar to the original Age of Empires minus the in-app purchases and online features.”
- “They just made this game for advertising.”
- “None stop ads... advertising apps... not a game.”
- “I couldn't believe it considering all the good reviews but then got the ad (lots of pop up ads even outside of game) for 2000 gold if you give 5 star review.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it funny and hilarious, contributing to its addictive nature. However, a few comments suggest that the humor may not resonate with everyone, indicating a mixed reception. Overall, the game is characterized by its simple yet effective comedic elements.
- “It's simple and funny.”
- “Hilarious.”
- “Funny game.”
- “It's not funny.”
- “It is so addictive that it's not funny; you should download it.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its quality and nostalgic appeal, with many players enjoying the soundtracks and character designs. However, some users expressed a desire for options to mute or reduce the in-game music, as they prefer to listen to their own music while playing. Overall, the music is appreciated but could benefit from more customizable audio settings.
- “Love the soundtracks.”
- “I love the music and character design.”
- “The background music alone reminds me of the Age of Empires days... while not exactly like Age of Empires, it is great fun and very reminiscent of the series.”
- “Emergency... how to reduce the horrible music of the game.”
- “This game's music was made by them.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report minor glitches and freezing issues, particularly in specific levels, others find the experience smooth and enjoyable without significant problems. Updates are anticipated to address these bugs, but some users still encounter frustrating technical difficulties.
- “Super fun and has no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags.”
- “There are some minor glitches in the 3rd age, but the strategy has been really good.”
- “The rest of the game is fine, but there is one level called Silviri where my phone starts glitching; the game just freezes. Can you please tell me how I can defeat this level?”
- “It glitches and freezes towards the end of the game; I can't even play.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, users appreciate the game's optimization, highlighting its smooth performance even on low-end devices with limited RAM. Many express satisfaction with its functionality as an offline strategy game and hope for future updates that enhance gameplay features.
- “Nice having an optimized Android RTS that works for what it is!”
- “It's awesome, and most importantly, it runs smoothly even on 1 GB RAM. Best offline strategy game! Thanks, developer!”
- “More games to come, and it runs smoothly even on low-end devices. Please make a Warcraft-style campaign and an offline campaign with Wi-Fi hotspot multiplayer. Thanks, developer!”
- “Good game, but I hope for better performance.”
- “The optimization is lacking, causing frequent frame drops.”
- “It feels like the game is not fully optimized for my hardware.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability due to its numerous goals and challenges, making it enjoyable to revisit despite its average graphics. Players appreciate the solid visual effects and engaging gameplay that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “High replayability, solid visual effects, many goals to be conquered and overcome.”
- “It's a solid game that's really fun; it may not have the best graphics, but it makes up for that in replayability.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character design and music, indicating that these elements contribute positively to the overall character development experience in the game.