The review of AoW 2 at Gamezilla has a "fans only" rating, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, as their conclusion shows:
While beginners may be a bit overwhelmed, for experts in this genre, you really couldn’t find a deeper gaming experience. You have the utmost control of your abilities and units. There is no autopilot in this game unless you count the splendid feature of instant combat results, which allows you to avoid playing out insignificant battles and focus on more pressing matters. I did think that the playing map could have been given more screen real estate (probably a result of having so many controls/options). Nevertheless, AoW2 gives you a lot of bang for your gaming buck, especially for the master players in the fantasy strategy genre. If you are just starting out with turn-based strategy, this one may be too much for you to handle. |