Shadow Magic for ''peak performance'' of the franchise 1,2,3 because they are great games too. which are pretty poor in a day and age where Civ games arent great 4x anymore, and very simplified (if more accessible). Probably not a bad 4x game by todays standards tho. It lacks the well crafted (hand) campaign maps and as others note it feels bland and devoid of personality in comparison. Planetfall is only Age of Wonders in name. They all have very good tactical combat too. Honestly, its well worth playing all 3 Age of Wonders games just for their story and campaigns. The main characters of both games are relevant in Shadow Magic. However, imo it will lack much impact without having played the first 2 games or atleast Age of Wonders 2 who's story happens directly before. Technically it is the actual Age of Wonders 3, with 3 being 4. Realise this is a late reply, but imo still worth giving an answer if you didnt get around to trying all of them:Īge of Wonders Shadow Magic is the best game and its the (full game+story) expansion.

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