Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

 PC
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GameZone
    74
    The environments are lush and the special effects are well delivered. However, in regards to the actual game playing, this is a typical strategy game.
  2. All Game Guide
    70
    The game's depth allows many different strategies and styles of play, the multiplayer modes offer extended options, and the graphics make exploring each map a pleasure.
  3. Game Revolution
    67
    It's bland food that is only slightly improved by the huge portions.

Awards & Rankings

23
#23 Best PC Game of 2002
69
#69 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
32
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

User Reviews

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 99
  3. Negative: 5 out of 99
  1. daedalus_
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    amazing game, one of the most addictive, enjoyable and fun TBS to play

    16 years later it still shines and offers a lot of fun, a true gem
  2. [Anonymous]
    Aug 11, 2002
    10
    Truly a fantastic spiritual successor to Master of Magic!
  3. AnonymousMC
    May 18, 2009
    7
    It's a fine game. While some of the improvements made over the first game were really great in my opinion, others weren't, and theIt's a fine game. While some of the improvements made over the first game were really great in my opinion, others weren't, and the story - while still being ok for most of it - wasn't nearly as good as the first game's. What's really bad about this game is the atrociously poor AI which is WAY too easy to defeat and the clumsy interface.… Full Review »
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