
Age of Wonders 4 Review: 22 Ratings, Pros and Cons
Date: (Last saved review: ) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr
Check all the 22 reviews find on Video Games Age of Wonders 4, with the 17 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 17 ratings, we get this average rating to this Age of Wonders product : 4.1/5.
Age of Wonders 4 review : With an average rating of 4.1/5, you can buy Age of Wonders 4 with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
Age of Wonders 4 ratings
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9/10 GameReactor | 9/10 Shacknews | 88/100 COGconnected | 87/100 PCGamer |
8.5/10 TechRaptor | 85/100 Complete Xbox | 8.5/10 GamersGlobal | 83/100 Games.ch |
81/100 GameStar | 4/5 EuroGamer.fr | 8/10 GameWatcher | 4/5 GodIsAGeek |
8/10 Checkpoint Gaming | 8/10 wccftech | 4/5 TheXboxHub | 3.5/5 Windows Central |
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Extensive customization
Engaging combat
Excellent map design


Immensely customizable races
Clear interface and gameplay
Addictive one-more-turn fun
Up close textures are very simple
Tactical maps lack character
Some framerate issues
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Great longevity and replayability
Growing and customizing your heroes is very satisfying
Tactical battles are enjoyable
The visuals are very fetching
Tons of magical spells to explore, with good diversity among the elements and tomes
The tooltips are awesome
A game based on magic should really have more variety in magical items
Skipping tactical battles feels a bit too advantageous at times
The UI can be slightly clunky in certain areas


The tutorial is very informative
Aesthetically beautiful across the board
Tonnes of different combat variants, units, bosses and attack options
Some controller functions are a little clunky at times
Could be far too overwhelming for a casual player


Encyclopedia
Multi-level tooltips
Zoom in closely until you reach the general map.
Comfort features such as Undo.
High customization and therefore high replay value.
A powerful AI both at the strategic level and in tactical combat.
Well-linked mechanisms
Diversity of magic and units.
Separate production lines for buildings and units.
Provincial improvements with "possibility of redevelopment" and synergy effects.
Complex combat system
Events with decision options
A lot of details (units, buildings)
Beautiful animations and effects
Consistent style
Material frugality
German texts...
Atmospheric soundtrack
Appropriate effects
Available, but not tested.
Some keyboard shortcuts are not displayed.
Heroes are not interchangeable.
No classic campaign.
No captivating and dense story.
Many battlefields are too small for extensive maneuvers.
Units cannot be placed freely at the beginning of the battle.
Only certain equipped items (weapons, mounts) are displayed.
... with small flaws and grammar issues.
Only one English voice output.


Interesting story mode with cross-mission decisions
Lots of customization options before and during the game
Flexible multiplayer that also works asynchronously
Despite only 3 victory conditions, many possible play styles
Tactical battles drag on
Few diplomatic options with AI
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Plenty of spell and unit choice
High replayability
Helpful auto-resolve tool
Visually pleasing
Lacks a proper campaign
Diplomacy feels less relevant than it should


Dense but accessible
So much to explore each time
Not a huge leap forward


Large variety of pre-made factions, hero units, and spells
Interesting underground exploration system
High replayability value
Selecting units can feel clunky
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


You like to experiment.
Once again, you want a finished and polished game.
... immersion in strategy games is very important to you.
The fights cannot be exciting enough for you.
reviewed at 04/05/2023 - Video: Age of Wonders 4 - Testvideo zur 4X-Strategie [read the full review on GameStar]
[81/100] reviewed at 26/11/2023 - Plus - Test: Age of Wonders 4 DLC-Test - Empires & Ashes ist im Test richtig gut, aber nicht, was das Strategiespiel braucht [read the full review on GameStar]
[79/100] reviewed at 26/02/2024 - Plus - Test: Age of Wonders 4 - Primal Fury im Test: Ein typischer Paradox-DLC, im Guten wie im Schlechten [read the full review on GameStar]


Large variety of civics, units, and playstyle customization
Events and mini-bosses add depth and diversity
Tutorial and tooltips make it easy to pick up and learn
Rough with a controller
UI could be clearer
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Good design of the world and units.
The different parties are well integrated with each other.
There is little variety.
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