Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders-series, bringing all the exciting strategic turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to an all-new sci-fi setting but is it worth getting?
What is Planetfall?
Emerge from the cosmic dark age of a fallen galactic empire to build a new future for your people. Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Build your empire with one of six unique factions, ranging from the militant Vanguard to the dinosaur-riding Amazons and the cyborg-zombies of the Assembly. Progress through each faction’s missions using your wits, military strength and diplomacy, exploring planetary ruins and encountering other survivors as you unravel the history of a shattered civilisation. Fight, build, negotiate and technologically advance your way to utopia in a deep single player campaign, on random skirmish maps, and against friends in multiplayer.
When will it be released?
Age of Wonder : Planetfall is set to be released on the 6th of August 2019 for PC, PS4 and Xbox. You can pre-order the game now and get it by the the 6th of August 2019.
How much is it?
The Standard Edition, priced at $49.99 / £41.99 / €49.99, will get you just the game itself without any extras. The Deluxe Edition – $59.99 / £50.99 / €59.99 – brings you a Bravado Bundle cosmetic pack with a insanely cool bandana, a Spacerpunk cosmetic pack, and an Infested Worlds scenario planet which challenges you to survive a world overrun by strange plants and animals. This version also has a digital artbook and soundtrack.
The Premium Edition which is priced at $89.99 / £69.99 / €89.99, gets you all of the above plus the game’s season pass, which promises three upcoming expansions alongside an instant reward. However if you pre-order any version, you’ll get a Paragon Noble cosmetic set for a distinguished look.
Can my computer run it?
- MINIMUM:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (3rd Generation) or AMD FX Series processor (or equivalents)
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GTX 650Ti 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770 (or equivalents)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Network connection required for cloud saves and multiplayer.
- RECOMMENDED:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (7th or 8th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB (or equivalents)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with the latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Network connection required for cloud saves and multiplayer.
Reviews
“I encountered a few visual bugs, and parts of the UI are sorely lacking clarity, but Age of Wonders: Planetfall otherwise makes a very good first impression. Like its predecessor, a lot of the systems serve to prop up the engaging tactical brawls, but it’s a broader 4X with more attention given to the empire management and diplomatic side of things. Notably, this doesn’t seem to have a negative effect on the pace, at least in the early stages of the game, which moves along briskly despite all the additional distractions.” – PCGamer
“Planetfall is not the absolute reworking one might hope for, from a venerable classical fantasy series making its first trip to the stars, but there’s a lot going on under the crust. At its most powerful, its portrayal of a postcolonial galaxy reminds me a little of Sins of a Solar Empire – there’s the same sense that everybody involved, righteous or unrighteous, is fighting the gravity of an underlying, aeons-old corruption. Beyond that, its battles are ripe with variables to meddle with, and the newly region-centric approach to map design feels like a good advance on its predecessor. It might be broadly the same old ship dipped in chrome, but I look forward to taking it out onto the water and seeing where it goes.” – rockpapershotgun
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