Oldage

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Oldage is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Bubu and was released on December 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 286 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

The game has a unique and charming art style, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is strategic and fun, offering a mix of chess-like mechanics with unique units and abilities.
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.
The tutorial is confusing and poorly executed, leaving new players unsure of how to play.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, with players needing to spend money to unlock units and compete effectively.

gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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51%
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, featuring unique mechanics and a strategic, turn-based style reminiscent of chess, though it has a steep learning curve that can frustrate newcomers. Players appreciate the depth and polish of the mechanics, but many express concerns about the dwindling player base, which limits long-term engagement. Additionally, issues with troop selection and a lack of clear tutorials contribute to a clunky experience, suggesting that while the gameplay has potential, it requires further refinement and support.
- “The gameplay is very fun and has enjoyable mechanics to go with it.”
- “It's turn-based strategy at a real fast pace, with very competitive multiplayer gameplay.”
- “You know it goes: your game art is what makes people interested, but it's the solid gameplay that makes them stay.”
- “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.”
- “Classes are explained before the actual gameplay, leaving players confused when purchasing starter units.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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13%
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, particularly the user interface. Despite the enjoyable gameplay and concept, the visual presentation is seen as a significant area for improvement.
- “✔ - likeable artwork & interface.”
- “Pros: great art style and game feel.”
- “-unique and calm art style”
- “Generic ugly graphics, including UI; they should improve this first of all.”
- “Dull aesthetic.”
- “Generic ugly graphics, including UI; they should improve this first of all.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the game to be somewhat grindy, especially at the beginning, which can make it challenging to engage with. While some appreciate the fun of acquiring units through gameplay rather than payments, others feel that the grindiness, particularly related to unit costs, leans towards a pay-to-win model. Overall, the grind can detract from the experience, despite the game's enjoyable concept and mechanics.
- “The game can get a bit grindy.”
- “Horribly grindy and/or pay-to-win.”
- “It's kind of grindy as well by looking at unit costs, so it encourages pay-to-win heavily.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a mix of humor, particularly in its old-school graphics and amusing trailers, with players appreciating the funny 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 kinda funny and very nicely done, and I enjoyed watching them.”
- “Funny trailer, though.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Players appreciate the gameplay mechanics but express a strong desire for a more developed storyline, indicating that the current narrative is lacking. Additionally, there are calls for the inclusion of solo missions and more character classes to enhance the overall experience.
- “Love the gameplay but needs a storyline and maybe when updating the game you can make more classes.”
- “If there were any solo missions, I couldn't find them.”
- “The story is lacking and doesn't engage the player.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising the decent soundtrack and the quality of the sound design. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience and contributes positively to the atmosphere.
- “Love the music and sound design.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for prioritizing DLC packs and in-game purchases, with users noting an abundance of microtransactions that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game could very easily be well made, but the creators choose to focus more on the DLC packs and in-game purchases. I noticed a great deal of them when I opened the market.”
- “Which leads us to the microtransactions.”
- “Which leads us to the microtransactions.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is criticized for having a buggy class testing system, which has been noted multiple times by users. This indicates significant issues that may affect gameplay and user experience.
- “The class testing system is incredibly buggy.”
- “The class testing system is filled with glitches.”