Age of Wonders 2: Shadow Magic
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Missing image Age_of_Wonders_Shadow_Magic_box.jpg Cover art of Age of Wonders 2: Shadow Magic | |
| Developer: | Triumph Studios |
| Publisher: | Take 2 |
| Designer: | Lennart Sas |
| Release date: | 2003 |
| Genre: | Turn-based Strategy |
| Game modes: | Single player, Multiplayer |
| ESRB rating: | Teen |
| Platform: | Windows |
| Media: | CD |
| System requirements: | Pentium II 300 CPU, 64MB RAM, 500MB hard disk, 4MB DirectX compatible graphic card, 8x CD-ROM drive |
| Input: | Keyboard, mouse |
Age of Wonders 2: Shadow Magic or AOW2:SM is a turn-based, strategy PC-game in a fantasy setting.
It's the third incarnation of the Age of Wonders series and a direct sequel to Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne. All of the three games are developed by Triumph Studios, a Dutch game developer.
Probably planned as an expansion pack for Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne, Age of Wonders 2: Shadow Magic was published as an stand-alone game.
Designed for singleplayer as well as for multiplayer, it featured beautiful graphics, an optional hex-grid and sophisticated rules for tactical combat. In many ways, it managed to capture the feeling of Master of Magic while bringing enough own ideas to make it a different game. Its graphics are also reminiscent of the feel of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
While the graphic engine is the same as in Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne, gameplay is improved and some important features are added. While every existing race in the game got at least one new recrutable unit and new buildings, 3 races are completely new. Much needed from the fans (and referred in the forums as Random map cult), the game now offers an "Create Random Scenario" - Option. Together with a city building that allow the forging of magic items for heroes, the game comes closer to the Master of Magic-feeling than any other game.
Races
Good Races - Archons, Elves, Halflings, Syrons, and Dwarves
Neutral Races - Humans, Draconians, Nomads, Frostlings, and Tigrans
Evil Races - Dark Elves, Undead, Shadow Demons, Orcs, and Goblins
See also: List of computer and video games by name, HeavenGames
External links
- triumphstudios.com (http://www.triumphstudios.com)
- ageofwonders.com (http://www.ageofwonders.com)
- MobyGames entry on Age of Wonders 2: Shadow Magic (http://www.mobygames.com/game/sheet/p,3/gameId,9919/)