Dawn of Ages

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Dawn of Ages is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Stratosphere Games and was released on April 28, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dawn of Ages offers a historically grounded medieval warfare experience where you build your castle, evolve your army, and wage battles using authentic weapons and armor. Command your troops in large-scale, strategic conflicts against rival empires without any fantasy elements. Immerse yourself in brutal, realistic battles that faithfully recreate ancient warfare tactics.

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a good mix of strategy and autobattler mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The graphics and medieval atmosphere are praised, providing an immersive experience.
The community is friendly, and the game allows for cross-platform play, enhancing accessibility.

The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including being unplayable on PC and frequent server unavailability.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, with many features locked behind monetization, leading to a frustrating experience.
Gameplay is often slow and grindy, requiring excessive waiting times for resource accumulation and upgrades.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Dawn of Ages" is praised for its high-quality strategy and immersive experience, featuring smooth mechanics and stunning graphics. However, some users criticize it for shallow gameplay, slow pacing, and significant monetization issues, particularly in base building. Overall, it offers a blend of deep strategy and RPG elements, appealing to fans of thoughtful gameplay in historical settings.
- “Dawn of Ages is a rare example of a free game that delivers high-quality strategy, a must-play for anyone who loves thoughtful gameplay and historical settings.”
- “The graphics are nice, and the gameplay feels smooth.”
- “Dawn of Ages offers immersive gameplay, stunning graphics, and deep strategy.”
- “This one hides shallow gameplay behind slow pacing and monetization walls.”
- “Huge monetization, terrible mechanics, and unfortunately base building.”
- “All mechanics of every base-building group fighting game are here.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the smooth gameplay and stunning visuals, others find them shallow and overly bright, likening them to a superficial casino theme. There are calls for improvements in both graphics and combat logistics to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are nice, and the gameplay feels smooth.”
- “Dawn of Ages offers immersive gameplay, stunning graphics, and deep strategy.”
- “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the too-bright, colorful, thin plastic cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
- “Improve graphics and combat logistics.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for being intrusive, featuring slow pacing and numerous ads that detract from the experience. Players feel that the game relies on a cash grab approach, with shallow gameplay mechanics and a focus on pay-to-win elements, making it frustrating for those who prefer a more balanced experience.
- “No ads!”
- “This one hides shallow gameplay behind slow pacing and monetization walls.”
- “And on top of that, don't get me started on the ads.”
- “This mobile app looks like a real game; of course, that's part of the cash grab. You need some bait to encourage gamers to pay money to win.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by frequent bugs, leading to issues like freezes during gameplay, particularly in warehouses, battles, and interactions. However, users note that updates are released regularly to address these problems, albeit with varying effectiveness.
- “The pace of updates is frequent, buggy, and quickly fixed.”
- “A complete buggy mess.”
- “Fixes are needed for freezes in areas such as the warehouse, battles, interactions, and others.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant time sink, as crafting gear requires a substantial amount of resources, leading to a repetitive experience. Additionally, some reviews suggest that the grind can be circumvented through microtransactions, hinting at a pay-to-win element.
- “Crafting gear from random blueprints requires a lot of resources, making it a grindy time sink or a pay-to-win scenario.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game feels excessive, as it demands an overwhelming amount of time and effort to progress.”
- “Leveling up and acquiring new items involves repetitive tasks that can quickly become tedious and frustrating.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and engaging throughout their experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay; the quirky characters and funny situations make every moment enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is spot on, and the absurd scenarios had me in stitches!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and complexity, with users expressing a desire for more engaging campaigns and missions that allow players to progress without relying solely on in-game purchases.
- “⚔️ No story.”
- “Good and very promising, but the campaign could be more complex. It shouldn't just rely on buying coins and items; at least some separate missions should be available to earn the necessary resources to advance.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive medieval setting, which enhances the experience of empire building and character development. Reviewers find it engaging and recommend it for those who enjoy this thematic backdrop.
- “It's a great game; the atmosphere is immersive, and I really enjoy the empire building and character development.”
- “I highly recommend the medieval atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its top-tier quality, effectively immersing players in the medieval setting and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music and sounds are top-tier and really pull you into the medieval world.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance even on older hardware, such as older laptops.
- “Smooth performance on my old laptop!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting it as a strong aspect alongside the engaging atmosphere and empire-building mechanics.
- “It's a great game; the atmosphere is good, and I really like the empire building and character development.”