There is beauty to be found in the voice-over work, the crisp, clean user interface and user experience, and just as much allure to behold in the spell effects and combat skills. Those Ancient Wonders are a joy to behold, both for their gameplay benefits and for their spectacle, as they’re beautiful and mysterious, further adding to the ambiance and fantasy of the Age of Wonders universe.īut Age of Wonders 4’s beauty isn’t just skin deep, either. Exploring each map to find its natural features is just as enjoyable as stumbling on its scattered Ancient Wonders, and unique locations that offer your cities exceptional bonuses. Though 4X fans are notably able to overlook a lack of production values and some even actively rebel against such “frivolous” things, it’s easy to appreciate the amount of skill and effort on display here.įrom detailed, artful unit models, to maps with lush forests, craggy mountaintops, and snow you can practically feel, the game just looks beautiful. Very few 4X games, let alone fantasy 4X games, are as beautiful, well-produced, and audibly satisfying as Age of Wonders 4.
#1: The Production Values Are eXceptional
By the time you’re reading this, I am likely having serious withdrawals.
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