Age of Wonders: Planetfall

 Xbox One
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 5, 2019
    74
    Despite having a vertical drop for a learning curve and looking and feeling kind of average as far as modern gaming goes, Age of Wonders: Planetfall succeeds in being a richly deep and complex space strategy hybrid that will no doubt appeal to long time turn-based strategy fans, and newcomers alike.
  2. AusGamers
    Aug 29, 2019
    70
    The game itself, if you follow the heavily developer-directed path laid before you, has roughly 20-25 hours in it, and there’s more content yet to come, so balances and new content could sharpen the experience, but out of the gate it’s simply a schizophrenic collection of two key genres that, in principle, should gel, but here they kind of get in each other’s way.

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#13 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#67 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Aug 11, 2019
    9
    Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a blend of Real Time Strategy, and Tactics Combat in a turn based setting. Taking Fantsy Sci-Fi to a new levelAge of Wonders: Planetfall is a blend of Real Time Strategy, and Tactics Combat in a turn based setting. Taking Fantsy Sci-Fi to a new level with 6 Factions, all centered around a different race. Let me start with how beautiful AOW: Planetfall is, from the main map to the combat areas, the units and terrain are phenomenal! The detail in place is a show of the love that went into making this game. Expand your grasp on the regions, and annex new structures and areas to grow your foothold on the planet. Research new technologies and economical advances across an impressive tree. Face off against 5 other players or take on the campaign in a Co-Op game with online multiplayer. Was massive wars across the face of many different planets and prove your hold on them in multiple different Multiplayer modes. The system in place can feel overwhelming, even complicated to some newcomers to the game style, but practice and playing the campaign, with or without friends will greatly help you to understand the game play so don't give up! AoW may have out done themselves with this installment to the series! With a good story and intense and immersive play Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a must have for anyone who enjoys a good Real Time Strategy, or Tactics game, as it illustrates the best of both worlds!… Full Review »
  2. SH1
    Dec 14, 2019
    4
    I tried to play this on my xbox, but could not last 1 hour. There seems to be no story, and the UI is just too busy for a console title. ItI tried to play this on my xbox, but could not last 1 hour. There seems to be no story, and the UI is just too busy for a console title. It may be better for PC where a keyboard/mouse will make UI navigation easier.… Full Review »
  3. DreadPurpose
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    This is yet another Xbox One game that desperately needs mouse and keyboard support. It's really apparent that the developers of these gamesThis is yet another Xbox One game that desperately needs mouse and keyboard support. It's really apparent that the developers of these games simply don't care enough to put in the effort to support M&K on consoles. When releasing a 4X game it's a no-brainer that no matter how well implemented a controller might be, the superior control scheme will be a mouse and keyboard. Since the Xbox One has this capability and the developers know that it has this capability, the only conclusion you can come to for them not including support for M&K is that they simply don't care. For that reason I hope this game flops and the developers learn a lesson.… Full Review »
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