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Oldage

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73%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, story
73% User Score Based on 143 reviews

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Oldage is a free to play competitive turn based game inspired by chess

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and charming art style that appeals to players.
  • Gameplay is strategic and engaging, offering a fun twist on traditional chess mechanics.
  • The community is active and supportive, with developers responsive to player feedback.
  • The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches.
  • There are significant issues with the user interface and tutorial, leading to confusion for new players.
  • The game has a pay-to-win aspect, which can create an imbalance in competitive play.
  • gameplay
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a strategic experience reminiscent of chess with added complexity. However, players note a steep learning curve due to insufficient tutorials and confusing troop selection, which can frustrate newcomers. Additionally, the dwindling player base limits the game's longevity, making it challenging to find matches and fully enjoy the competitive aspects.

    • “It has some cool mechanics.”
    • “However, after a few games, you will get a grip on the mechanics, and then it's just a matter of technique and strategy.”
    • “It's turn-based strategy at a real fast pace, with very competitive multiplayer gameplay.”
    • “Just don't expect any actual gameplay as servers have shut down.”
    • “Start can be a bit hard - the game's mechanics are not completely explained in the tutorial, and you will surely forget the unit's moves at the start.”
    • “There's a bit of a learning curve to understand the basic mechanics of the game and interface.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique and charming art style, while others criticize the overall aesthetic as generic and unattractive. Despite the enjoyable gameplay, many feel that the graphics, including the user interface, need significant improvement to enhance the overall experience.

    • “✔ - Likeable artwork & interface.”
    • “Pros: Great art style and game feel.”
    • “- Unique and calm art style.”
    • “Generic ugly graphics, including the UI; they should improve this first of all.”
    • “Dull aesthetic.”
    • “Unique and calm art style.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game has a mixed approach to grinding; while some players find it enjoyable to earn units through gameplay, others feel it can be excessively grindy, particularly at the start. The grindiness is noted to encourage pay-to-win mechanics, although some appreciate the overall concept and fun factor despite the initial slow pace.

    • “The game can get a bit grindy.”
    • “Horribly grindy and/or pay-to-win.”
    • “It's kinda grindy as well by looking at unit costs, so it encourages pay-to-win heavily.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a mix of humor, particularly in its old-school graphics and entertaining trailer, with players appreciating the amusing video tutorials. However, the humor tends to diminish after the initial match, leaving some players feeling that the comedic elements are not sustained throughout the gameplay.

    • “Play with your mind and you have a short, funny match with old school graphics!”
    • “Yes, they send you to YouTube right when you start the game, but the video tutorials are kind of funny and very nicely done, and I enjoyed watching them.”
    • “Also funny, and it has a nice art style!”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the gameplay but feel that the game lacks a compelling storyline and solo missions. They suggest that adding more classes and narrative elements could enhance the overall experience.

    • “Love the gameplay but it needs a storyline, and maybe when updating the game you can add more classes.”
    • “If there were any solo missions, I couldn't find them.”
    • “The story is lacking depth and engagement, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising the decent soundtrack and the effective sound design that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Love the music and sound design.”
    • “Decent soundtrack.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for prioritizing DLC packs and in-game purchases, with a noticeable emphasis on microtransactions that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game offers a fair balance between free content and optional purchases, making it enjoyable without feeling pressured to spend.”
    • “I appreciate that the monetization model allows players to enjoy the game without mandatory purchases.”
    • “The in-game purchases are well-integrated and provide meaningful enhancements without being intrusive.”
    • “The microtransactions are overwhelming and feel exploitative.”
    • “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is criticized for having a buggy class testing system, which negatively impacts the overall user experience.

    • “The class testing system is incredibly buggy.”
    • “I encountered numerous stability issues during gameplay.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”

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12h Median play time
11h Average play time
10-12h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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