Age of Strategy

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"Age of Strategy" is a single-player turn-based strategy game with an interesting plot and excellent mechanics. With over 600 maps and 350 unit types, the game offers great depth and variety, but can be very grinding and buggy. The game boasts a good soundtrack and stellar visuals, making it a solid choice for strategy fans, despite its technical issues.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,312 reviews

graphics101 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game offers a vast variety of units and maps, providing endless strategic possibilities.
It's a great turn-based strategy game that is completely free to play, with no pay-to-win mechanics.
The developer is very responsive to feedback and regularly updates the game with new content.

The user interface can be clunky, making it difficult to manage large armies and navigate the map.
Some campaign missions are unreasonably difficult, making it frustrating for players to progress.
The graphics are simplistic and may not appeal to everyone, potentially detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
265 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the retro, pixelated style while others find them outdated and lacking polish. Some users argue that the simplistic graphics do not detract from the overall gameplay experience, emphasizing that the strategic depth is what truly matters. However, a significant number of players express a desire for graphical improvements, suggesting that enhanced visuals could elevate the game's appeal without compromising its core mechanics.
- “I love 2D graphics, so if you do too, then try this game out.”
- “Graphics are really great for the scale of the field when playing.”
- “The old school graphics are great.”
- “The graphics are a little underwhelming, and the round transitions are ridiculously slow for multiplayer... like you'll need a week, at least, for a game to finish.”
- “I think that the graphics are a little choppy and need improvement.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
gameplay
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
3%
The gameplay is widely praised for its creativity, depth, and strategic options, offering a variety of missions and challenges that keep players engaged. While some users note that the mechanics can be clunky and the graphics are simplistic, the overall experience is described as fun and immersive, with a strong focus on strategy over aesthetics. Many appreciate the absence of paywalls and ads, highlighting the game's accessibility and the enjoyment derived from its tactical gameplay.
- “Simple mechanics that offer a huge variety of tactical options; the AI is challenging but not impossible. There are hundreds of missions, scenarios, and challenges available, plus custom skirmishes.”
- “The depth and gameplay are incredibly immersive with a huge campaign mode.”
- “Absolutely fantastic! The controls are slick and easy to understand, the gameplay is super engaging, and while the graphics are a bit outdated, they still hold up. 10/10 would recommend.”
- “The screens are clunky and mechanics are pretty bad.”
- “Certain mechanics just don't work like they're supposed to constantly.”
- “The gameplay is just too slow, and boring, plus with a bad UI.”
story
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
69%
3%
The game's story aspect is characterized by a mix of engaging historical and fictional narratives, with players appreciating the variety of campaigns and missions available. However, many users express frustration with inconsistent difficulty levels, unclear mission objectives, and the length of some missions, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the storyline has potential, players desire more depth and additional campaigns to enhance their experience.
- “The storylines are great and I would love more of the campaign.”
- “The historical and fictional storylines keep this player awaiting the next challenge.”
- “Great game :) turn-based so it's not for everyone but it has a great storyline, loads of maps, and lots of units.”
- “If anything, I tend to dislike the storyline plots.”
- “However, AI pathfinding, unclear unit descriptions, poor translation, poor help manual, and some campaign missions (some are poorly constructed/unclear, some pointless, and the difficulty curve is all over the place) make the game a pain to play.”
- “This game has solid mechanics and a decent control scheme, but the difficulty and pacing of the story campaigns are shockingly inconsistent, which hurts the overall experience considerably.”
monetization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
9%
42%
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the absence of intrusive ads and the lack of pressure to make in-app purchases. Players appreciate the optional microtransactions and the ability to earn upgrades through gameplay, making it a refreshing experience compared to many other free games that rely heavily on ads and paywalls. Overall, the game is seen as a fair and enjoyable free-to-play option that prioritizes player experience over aggressive monetization strategies.
- “The microtransactions are light, optional, and not a cash trap.”
- “A real nice free to play turn-based strategy, you can go the entire length of the game without the need for in-app purchases.”
- “Best of all it is free, with no ads, and no rating pop-ups.”
- “Garbage cash grab”
- “The game is pretty good...if it gave more options to get more gems like daily quests or something and the ads give only 1 gem that is stupid its not even worth it and the tutorials barely teach you anything.”
- “The lack of pressure to 'pay to win' with microtransactions must also be noted, as games like this are few and far between these days.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
48%
11%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging and atmospheric qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. However, there are frequent mentions of repetitiveness and a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, as some players find the limited music selection detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the existing music is appreciated, there is a strong call for additional tracks and improvements to the audio experience.
- “I like the old school feel, graphics, and music.”
- “However, the music is amazing and helps keep you engaged even when struggling to learn some of the finer details of this game.”
- “Awesome game and I love the music.”
- “To be honest, there is only one problem I have and that is the music.”
- “It is basically the same four measures of music over and over.”
- “Music is extremely repetitive but it has good gameplay if you turn off sound.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many users report minor glitches and occasional freezes, they generally find the experience enjoyable and not overly buggy. Some players have experienced significant issues, such as frequent crashes and freezing during gameplay, particularly after updates. Despite these problems, the game is still praised for its engaging content and strategic depth.
- “Not buggy or anything.”
- “Many different units, upgrades, replayable, challenging, not buggy really.”
- “Then once the game freezes you have to close the app and go back to your game, which will keep freezing, so you have no choice but to start over.”
- “When the report window pops up, it freezes whether I click yes or no.”
- “Constantly freezes and crashes.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the strategic depth, many express frustration with the tediousness of managing large armies and the slow pace of unit movement. The lack of efficient controls for multi-selecting units contributes to the feeling of monotony, especially during lengthy campaigns. Overall, while the game can be entertaining, it often becomes bogged down by the repetitive nature of managing vast numbers of units.
- “The game gets really tedious though, when trying to move vast amounts of units.”
- “Too slow, takes too long to move each unit which makes the game way too tedious and boring.”
- “Gets a little tedious in later turns, too many units to move and takes too long for CPU turns to load.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a variety of humorous elements, including quirky units like a tie fighter, which add a lighthearted touch to its strategic gameplay. Players appreciate the blend of humor and strategy, noting that it offers a fun experience reminiscent of a simpler, turn-based version of Age of Empires. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment, making it a great choice for those looking to pass the time with a laugh.
- “Good bits of humor in the game and excellent strategy involved too.”
- “Kinda like a simpler version of Age of Empires, but turn-based instead of real-time, and with some more humorous and creative elements too.”
- “Excellent game, it's funny with a lot of possible strategies.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
13%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability due to extensive customization options, a variety of maps, and diverse units and upgrades, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique. However, some users note a lack of replay value for those not interested in grinding for resources.
- “Super replayable with excellent customization.”
- “I love the vast number of maps that are playable.”
- “Replayability is king here; no two games you play will be the same.”
- “No replay value, except if you want to grind for money.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth performance across various devices, some express concerns about poor optimization and the need for updates to enhance gameplay. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its extensive content and classic graphics.
- “Otherwise, the game has shown outstanding performance and growth!”
- “Classic graphics, runs smoothly.”
- “It runs smoothly for any phone I have ever had.”
- “Very bad optimization and honestly outright boring.”
- “A new update coming is what I need to have a better performance in this game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for being lacking, with users noting that the simplistic 2D graphics and minimal visual differentiation between units detract from the overall emotional impact.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is enhanced by a variety of engaging activities and a fitting musical score that complements the overall experience.
- “There's enough to do to fill up a lunchtime, and the nice music perfectly complements the atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment and attention to detail create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The atmospheric design is stunning, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”