Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Leslaw Sliwko
- Publishers: Age of Fear
Age of Fear: The Undead King (2015) Review
A deep and engaging turn-based strategy game with a unique battle system and compelling story.
Age of Fear: The Undead King is a fantasy turn-based strategy game developed by Polish studio, Frozenbyte. It was released in 2015 for PC, Mac, and Linux. The game features a novel battle system, two campaigns with solid fantasy stories, and very flexible multi-player and skirmish modes.
Gameplay
Age of Fear: The Undead King is a turn-based strategy game in which the player controls a variety of units on a grid-based map. The game’s unique battle system is called the “Order System.” In the Order System, players issue orders to their units at the beginning of each turn. These orders can be simple, such as moving to a new location or attacking an enemy unit, or more complex, such as casting a spell or using a special ability. Once all of the player’s units have been given orders, the turn ends and the orders are executed simultaneously.
The Order System adds a great deal of depth and strategy to the game. Players must carefully consider the order in which they issue their orders, as the order in which units move and attack can have a significant impact on the outcome of a battle. For example, a player may want to move a ranged unit into position before attacking an enemy unit, or they may want to cast a spell that buffs their units before they engage in combat.
Story
Age of Fear: The Undead King features two campaigns, each with its own unique story. The first campaign, “The Human Kingdom,” follows the story of a group of human knights who are trying to defend their kingdom from an invasion by the undead. The second campaign, “The Greenskins’ Horde,” follows the story of a group of orcs who are trying to conquer the world.
Both campaigns are well-written and engaging, with interesting characters and a lot of twists and turns. The game’s story is told through a series of cutscenes and dialogue boxes, and the voice acting is top-notch.
Multiplayer and Skirmish Modes
In addition to the two campaigns, Age of Fear: The Undead King also features a variety of multiplayer and skirmish modes. The multiplayer modes allow players to compete against each other online or via LAN, while the skirmish modes allow players to battle against AI opponents.
The multiplayer modes are very flexible, and players can customize a variety of settings, such as the map size, the number of players, and the victory conditions. The skirmish modes are also very flexible, and players can choose from a variety of maps and AI opponents.
Graphics and Sound
Age of Fear: The Undead King features beautiful graphics and sound. The game’s maps are detailed and atmospheric, and the unit models are well-animated. The game’s sound effects are also top-notch, and the music is epic and sweeping.
Overall
Age of Fear: The Undead King is a deep and engaging turn-based strategy game with a unique battle system and compelling story. The game’s multiplayer and skirmish modes are also very flexible, making it a great choice for both single-player and multiplayer gamers.
Score: 8/10
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