Age of Wonders II: The Wizards Throne

Age of Wonders II: The Wizards Throne (2002)

by Triumph Studios, Paradox Interactive
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Themes:Fantasy, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings turn-based strategy to new heights. Awakened to join an immortal group of Wizards in the Circle of Evermore, you must restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. * Dictate the fate of the world from within your Wizard's Tower, a transmitter of power used to channel your ground-shaking spells. * Reign supreme over one of 12 distinct and races such as Elves, Frostlings, Draconians, Dwarves, Halflings, Humans, and even the Undead. * Specialize in 7 spheres of magic including Air, Fire, Life and Death. * Enlist the aid of more than 30 loyal champion heroes who possess the unique ability to wield over 100 mighty artifacts. * Research and cast powerful enchantments, fierce combat magic, and world altering spells. * Confront rivals in Multiplayer via a LAN or over the Internet for up to 8 players - options include Play by Email, Hot Seat, and the exciting Simultaneous-Turn System allowing all players to move at the same time! Explore a world full of mythical creatures and mysterious lands; build an impressive force as an all-powerful Wizard through dangerous perils and exhilarating challenges Conquer your enemies with over 130 unique units such as steam cannons, airships and mammoth riders Immerse yourself in a legendary story during a single-player campaign with 20 scenarios full of intrigue, action, and suspenseShow more
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