Age of War 2

About

Age of War 2 is a strategy game that transports players through the ages of human history, where they can wage war and upgrade their units and buildings. The game boasts good mechanics, humor, and graphics, but has been criticized for excessive advertisements. In this game, players can experience various combat scenarios while battling enemies and upgrading their armies. Overall, Age of War 2 offers an engaging and entertaining experience for strategy game enthusiasts.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,580 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

monetization19 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with a great soundtrack that brings back fond memories.
It provides a variety of strategies to explore, making it a game of skill rather than luck.
The addition of extra eras and upgrade mechanics enhances gameplay and offers more hours of fun.

The AI is often unbalanced, evolving faster than the player and using overwhelming tactics.
Many features and game modes are locked behind paywalls, limiting access to content without spending money.
The game can feel repetitive and short, with some players finishing it quickly and feeling there is little replay value.

monetization
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
24%
58%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over invasive ads and microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics and the option to remove ads through purchases, others feel that the game is a cash grab, with excessive ads and high in-app purchase prices undermining its enjoyment. Overall, players are calling for a more straightforward pricing model, such as a one-time purchase for the full game, to avoid the pitfalls of modern monetization strategies.
- “No lag on actions like movement or clicks.. no ads that I noticed.”
- “No timers or microtransactions, just the player's skill.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly good, and there are few ads; if you can afford it, buy no ads to support them.”
- “I was afraid that this nostalgic game would be tainted by invasive microtransactions that make most mobile games unplayable for me.”
- “This game could easily pull a higher score if the microtransactions weren't so shameful; just release a full version of the game for an upfront price and use this as a demo version. People are sick of downloading something that is supposed to be a full free version and then we get blindsided by microtransactions.”
- “Game is pay-to-win, AI is too strong, and additional content is way too expensive; a decent web game turned into a cash grab app.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the improved visuals and art style compared to its predecessor, Age of War 1. However, some users criticize the graphics as poor or buggy, indicating a need for further optimization. Despite these issues, the majority find the graphics enjoyable and a significant enhancement to the gameplay experience.
- “Brilliant game though, nice graphics and enjoyable, smooth gameplay.”
- “Great graphics and quality.”
- “This game is really nice; it is much better than the older one, and this game has good graphics.”
- “It's really just the first one with different graphics.”
- “It seems like they put a lot of work into it but it's not good enough; its graphics are very bad.”
- “Best game but graphics very poor; please manage the graphics.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic quality, with many players recalling fond memories associated with the soundtrack. While some users express disappointment over the reuse of music from other games, the overall sentiment highlights the soundtrack as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the gaming experience. The ability to predict in-game events through music cues adds an engaging layer to gameplay.
- “Not to mention the awesome nostalgic soundtrack of the game that reminds me of many great past memories.”
- “Basic, perhaps, but this game and its predecessor, along with that unforgettable soundtrack by Waterflame, were a memorable and most wonderful part of my childhood.”
- “The music is nostalgic 👌👌👌”
- “The game is good but I don't like that they took the music from Margarine War, and I would also like to see the game with some new eras, like an era where everything was destroyed by corrupted monsters or something.”
- “Annoying music, bad gameplay, bad graphics.”
- “Do not download! Most horrible rip-off of Margarine War I have seen. The engine is honestly trash; they stole the music, they stole the troops, even the combat is slow and hard to watch. They give you a hacked mode which is extremely boring; it's just you getting everything for no work, which is very unsatisfying and overall a very bad and distasteful game.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
52%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its enjoyable mechanics, smooth experience, and nostalgic elements, while others criticize it for being unbalanced, lacking depth, and having limited content. Many users express a desire for additional mechanics and multiplayer support to enhance the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some find the game fun and visually appealing, highlighting its potential for improvement.
- “It's very nice you've added some extra eras, levels of difficulty, and upgrade mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly good, and there are few ads. If you can afford it, buy no ads to support them.”
- “Great gameplay, the units are balanced and prices in the shop are fair.”
- “And the 'generals' option isn't appetizing since the core gameplay seems unmodified.”
- “Honestly, these issues alone ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “While this game has an interesting concept, the gameplay itself is a bit lacking; having people walk single file tends to make strategy dull.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with users frequently encountering bugs that hinder gameplay, such as loading issues and glitches affecting unit functionality. Many players have expressed frustration over having to reinstall the game and troubleshoot persistent problems, which detracts from their overall experience. While some appreciate the graphics and features, the recurring stability issues significantly impact enjoyment.
- “The game glitches and all the options disappear and weird troops automatically spawn.”
- “Trying to do insane and can't get past the Roman Empire since the artillery unit can't hit anything and the Egyptian guys can't move forward. If it glitches and my artillery can't hit, I waste about 1000 gold and I lose like, 'thanks Roman Empire, I can't beat the game.'”
- “I tried troubleshooting for more than an hour.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the game's story; some players appreciate the engaging storytelling and character design, particularly in relation to cultural themes, while others criticize the lack of depth and brevity of the narrative, finding it too simplistic or nonexistent. Overall, the storytelling aspect seems to be a significant point of contention among users.
- “Love the storytelling through battle.”
- “The characters are so cute and it feels like a true story of the Chinese Great Wall. I'm very happy with this game.”
- “The story is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “Pretty straightforward, no story; nothing can be learned from Stick War.”
- “No story, no levels; nothing in this game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd scenarios, such as players exploiting hacks to quickly amass resources and dominate gameplay, which leads to amusing and unexpected outcomes. Reviewers find the game's comedic elements to be a significant source of enjoyment, describing it as "very funny" and "wonderful." Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted and entertaining layer to the gaming experience.
- “Good and wonderful very funny game”
- “It is very funny”
- “What a lousy game haha makes me laugh”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it offers significant strategic depth and high replay value, others feel it lacks variety and can become repetitive after a few playthroughs.
- “Command and Conquer fans rejoice as this game requires a lot of strategy and has huge replayability in a tiny >20 MB package.”
- “It's a great game, but its replayability feels limited after about four playthroughs.”
- “Even the generals mode was very easy, and the replay value is very low.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to replay.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the new character design, suggesting that it negatively impacts the overall character development experience for players.
- “I despise the new character design.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
- “I was hoping for more depth in the characters' backstories.”