Age of Rivals

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Age of Rivals is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Dark Inertia Studios and was released on June 21, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Age of Rivals" is a fast-paced civilization-building strategy game in which players build their city's culture, military, defense, and economy through strategic use of cards. With over 400 unique cards and no deck-building, the game encourages endless variety and replayability, providing an engaging and thought-provoking experience for 1-2 players in just 10 minutes. Critics have praised its depth, strategic gameplay, and accessibility, making it a standout in the genre.

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Audience ScoreBased on 251 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay with a good mix of strategy and luck, making each match feel fresh.
No in-app purchases, allowing players to enjoy the full game experience without additional costs.
Quick matches and easy online matchmaking, making it accessible for casual play and perfect for short gaming sessions.

The game can feel overly random at times, which may detract from strategic planning and long-term goals.
Lack of a robust single-player campaign, with most gameplay focused on skirmishes and online matches.
Some players experience issues with the game's UI and mechanics, such as difficulty reading card text and problems with saving progress.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
10%
The gameplay is praised for its refreshing and strategic mechanics, featuring deck-building elements that allow for impactful combos and tactical interactions with opponents. Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, emphasizing the skill-based nature of the game, which offers depth and variety despite its simple learning curve. Overall, the gameplay is described as addictive, well-designed, and capable of providing hours of engaging entertainment, though some note that it could benefit from further polishing and improved presentation.
- “Different phases such as buying cards, laying siege to forts, and attacking enemies with various card abilities builds up such a good strategic gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is much more in depth than it seems at first; no microtransactions, completely skill-based and tactical.”
- “Very fun, very in-depth strategy card game with good mechanics; very original and a worthy buy.”
- “Gameplay is just so very slow.”
- “Gameplay is much more in depth than it seems at first, no microtransactions, completely skill based and tactical.”
- “Tried it modded, it was really good even without multiplayer, to put it simply it was a deckbuilding game with a direct mechanic to mess with your opponent's strategy and having many 2-3 cards combo that's also impactful making it stand out from its competitors that have a set plan from the start.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no in-app purchases, ads, or paywalls, which allows players to fully enjoy the experience without the pressure of microtransactions. Players appreciate the complete access to content and the focus on skill-based gameplay, making it a refreshing alternative in the mobile gaming landscape. Overall, the absence of monetization traps enhances the enjoyment and depth of the game.
- “A notable rarity: no ads, in-app purchases or any similar mobile money traps.”
- “No in-app purchases, deep and rewarding card-based gameplay and excellent UI.”
- “Amazing game, one of the best on mobile: no ads, no pay-to-win or other microtransactions plaguing the industry, cool original concept, overall a positive experience.”
- “The lack of in-app purchases and ads is greatly appreciated.”
- “No in-app purchases avoids pay-to-win strategies and allows for offline and online play.”
- “Good deck builder, complete, not having to be nickel and dimed with in-app purchases either!”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The graphics in the game are generally described as pleasant and clear, with a delightful illustrated style that enhances the visualization of card interactions. While some users find the graphics simplistic or outdated, others appreciate the artistic quality and solid interface, suggesting room for improvement in individual card designs. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some calls for more detailed animations and graphics.
- “The illustrated graphics are delightful and clear.”
- “A solid gameplay and nice looking graphics (it's like painting).”
- “Great deep strategic game, no luck involved, plus pleasant graphics and interface.”
- “The game is fun, interesting mechanics, adequate graphics, but it's outdated.”
- “Unique, I'm hooked, but this game can still develop its graphics and animations.”
- “The only thing I would add would be more graphics for each individual card, as opposed to each card type.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to a diverse range of possibilities and a blend of luck and strategy. Players appreciate the solid strategic elements and challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that invites repeated engagement.
- “It offers great replayability by a mix of luck and strategy.”
- “Very solid strategy, a good challenge, and a fair amount of replayability.”
- “Also very replayable thanks to a variety of possibilities.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics reduces the overall replay value.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Very fun game that runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on my system; it runs without any hiccups.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly undermined by frequent timer freezes, which players exploit by going idle until their opponents forfeit. This critical flaw detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Critical flaw - the timer freezes up a lot of the time, and players are quick to exploit that when it happens, going idle until you forfeit.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy a full session without interruptions.”
- “I've experienced numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments and a lack of immersion.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for a more advanced and engaging story that features complex characters and challenges, suggesting that they would be willing to pay more for a deeper narrative experience.
- “Please create some advanced storylines; I would pay more money for a deeper narrative about people overcoming challenges.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be strategic and manageable, with no in-app purchases to hinder progress. While some describe it as a bit grindy, many feel that the experience remains enjoyable, especially when collecting all the cards. Overall, the grinding is perceived as less burdensome due to the game's engaging mechanics.
- “No IAPs, strategic but a bit grindy.”
- “Easy to learn, fun to play, doesn't feel grindy when trying to get all the cards.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the gameplay with a great atmosphere. Players find it easy to engage with, while the game mechanics offer depth, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great music, simple to learn but deep game mechanics.”