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Age of Wonders III

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The long anticipated entry in the award-winning series, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans and new players alike
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About Age of Wonders III

About this game

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Create an Empire in your own Image

  • Rule as one of 6 RPG style leader classes: Sorcerer, Theocrat, Rogue, Warlord, Archdruid, or the tech-focused Dreadnought.
  • Research powerful skills unique to your class to develop your empire and arsenal.
  • Choose your allies from among the six main races - Humans, High Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins and Draconians - and fantastical monster dwellings.


Explore and Exploit a Living Fantasy World

  • Explore a rich fantasy world that is more detailed and alive than ever with over 50 location types to raid for treasure.
  • Expand your domain by building new settlements, forge pacts with monstrous allies and capture valuable resources.
  • Wield earth shattering magic and terra-form the lands for your needs.


Fight In-depth Tactical Battles

  • Recruit legendary heroes, equip them with magical weapons, and let them lead your armies into battle.
  • Crush your enemies using the detailed 3D turn-based Tactical Combat System.
  • Become a master tactician. Crush city defenses. Learn to use flanking and master your army’s hundreds of abilities.


Master Age of Wonders III’s many Modes!

  • Immerse yourself in a rich single player story campaign, playable from two sides of an epic conflict.
  • Create endless scenarios using the random map generator.
  • Compete in multiplayer wars with up to 8 players online.


Please note that:

  • Level Editing Tools are provided as a courtesy to fans. They might have different system specifications from the Age of Wonders III game, are not tech supported and have an English only interface.
  • Coop: Random maps and stand-alone scenarios can be played using player alliances versus computer opponents.
  • Local Coop: Random maps and stand-alone scenarios can be played using “Hot Seat” mode on the same computer using player alliances versus computer opponents.

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
March 30, 2014
Developer:
Triumph Studios
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Rating:
ESRB rating of 13
PEGI rating of 16
USK rating of 12
Supported Languages:
English
Franchise:
Age of Wonders
Genres:
Turn-Based Strategy
Strategy

4X
Theme:
Fantasy
Play Styles:
Turn-Based
Hex Grid
Features:
SharedSplit Screen
CrossPlatform Multiplayer

Steam Achievements

Steam Trading Cards

Steam Workshop

Steam Cloud

Includes level editor

Singleplayer

Multiplayer

Co-op

Product Requirements

Steam account required for game activation and installation

PC System Requirements
MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Mac System Requirements
MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: 10.9.3 (Mavericks)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Linux System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.
Not running SteamOS or Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers? That doesn't mean your machine won't run the game, it just means we haven't seen it run on those distributions in the office. Visit the various AoW3 forums to learn more and share your experiences. Please post feedback on how the game runs on your system to help your fellow gamer and to help us improve our Linux build.

Product Requirements

Steam account required for game activation and installation

PC System Requirements
MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Mac System Requirements
MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: 10.9.3 (Mavericks)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Linux System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.
Not running SteamOS or Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers? That doesn't mean your machine won't run the game, it just means we haven't seen it run on those distributions in the office. Visit the various AoW3 forums to learn more and share your experiences. Please post feedback on how the game runs on your system to help your fellow gamer and to help us improve our Linux build.

Age of Wonders III Editions

Critic Reviews

80

PC Games

82 / 100
"Age of Wonders 3 is everything fans of the series wished it to be: a deep and complex turn-based strategy game with lots to discover, a true PC Game with beautiful graphics....

Cheat Code Central

86 / 100
"Whether playing a campaign against the computer or taking on eight other players in a random map, it bears the hallmark only a few empire building games have--the addiction to...

GameStar

82 / 100
"It may be overwhelming for beginners, but it offers months of fun for veterans of the genre. It doesn't change a lot compared to the first installments, but why change good...
Reviews provided by MetaCritic

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55.74% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!

Difficulty Statistics

Difficulty Rating

Simple
1.92%
Easy
0.96%
Just Right
60.58%
Tough
30.77%
Unforgiving
5.77%
Relax & enjoy! 60.58%  of players consider this game to be Just Right

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Play Behaviour

Tried It
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Played It
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Halfway
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Beat It
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Conquered It
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Completionist! 9.63%  of players have Conquered It

Age of Wonders III User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 4 ratings
75% of users would recommend this.
4.3

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Love this game. If you’re looking for a good game to play on your spare time this is it

SloppyCam
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I think this is the best game I’ve played in a very long time I’ll spend hours and hours of playing this game and never get bored. There’s always something new in different strategies to overcome and you feel a sense of accomplishment once you’ve conquered the territory.
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the balance between graphics and gameplay is just about perfect

Fanatical User
Verified purchase
What I most enjoy about Age of Wonders games is that, when you choose the right difficulty level for you, the game is brilliantly playable. The graphics are excellent, the options are good, the scenarios are well-balanced but the gameplay is the absolute clincher. I recommend Age of Wonders to any player who enjoys gameplay, especially those who, like me, find most games too difficult.
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 editions. They are Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition
Deluxe Edition contains:
  • Age of Wonders III
  • Age of Wonders III - Deluxe Edition DLC
Available DLCs for Age of Wonders III include Eternal Lords Expansion and Golden Realms Expansion
Somewhere in the middle. 61% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 37% of GameFAQs users said Age of Wonders III is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, Age of Wonders III is suitable for players aged 16 and above.
Yes, Age of Wonders III is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Age of Wonders III is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • This game's launcher/setup tool may require the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or have difficult to read text
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read

Steam account required for game activation and installation

PC System Requirements
MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Mac System Requirements
MINIMUM SPECS:
OS: 10.9.3 (Mavericks)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Linux System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
Please note that the Editor is Windows only.
Not running SteamOS or Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers? That doesn't mean your machine won't run the game, it just means we haven't seen it run on those distributions in the office. Visit the various AoW3 forums to learn more and share your experiences. Please post feedback on how the game runs on your system to help your fellow gamer and to help us improve our Linux build.

The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 66 hours. 56% of users played Age of Wonders III for over 80 hours.
83% of critics on Metacritic recommend Age of Wonders III. The Metascore is 80 out of 100.
Age of Wonders III was released on March 30, 2014
Yes, Age of Wonders III supports MacOS.
Age of Wonders III is published by Paradox Interactive
Age of Wonders III was developed by Triumph Studios
Fanatical users tagged Age of Wonders III as Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy, and 4X
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Age of Wonders III as Turn-Based Strategy
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Age of Wonders III as Strategy
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Age of Wonders III as 4X

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