GameSpy.com: Shadow Magic
Preview by William Abner. "The addictive nature of the gameplay is as strong as ever."
GameSpy.com: Shadow Magic
Reviewed by William Abner, [86/100]. "While the AI annoyances keep Shadow Magic from being truly an elite game, Age of Wonders fans should waste no time in picking up a copy."
GameSpy.com: The Wizard's Throne
Reviewed by William Abner, [89/100]. "Arguably the best turn-based strategy game released this year."
The Adrenaline Vault
Preview by John Thompson. Offers a features list.
IGN: Shadow Magic
Reviewed by Dan Adams, [8.5/10]. "If you're a turn-based strategy fan, [...] you shouldn't be disappointed with Triumph's latest."
ActionTrip: Shadow Magic
Reviewed by Ure Paul, [90/100]. "All gamers should find enough content to justify the $39.99 price tag."
Adrenaline Vault
An interview with Mark Rein.
Adrenaline Vault
Art creation overview and screenshots.
Adrenaline Vault
Interview by David Laprad with Lennart Sas, game designer.
The Adrenaline Vault
Reviewed by John Thompson, [3.5/5]. "Will certainly be a hit with those who enjoy turn-based fantasy strategy releases."
The Adrenaline Vault: The Wizard's Throne
Reviewed by Gavin Carter, [4/5]. "An extremely well put together package."
DukGamers: Shadow Magic
Reviewed by Nick, [9/10]. "One of those games that you say you'll spend half an hour on only to find 2 hours have passed and you haven't noticed."
EuroGamer.net
Reviewed by Gestalt, [9/10]. "Well worth a look for all but the most hardened adrenaline junkies."
GameBiz: Shadow Magic
Reviewed by Mike Singe, [87%]. "A challenging but to the point where its still enjoyable to play."
Game Chronicles Magazine: Shadow Magic
Reviewed by John Carswell, [9.3/10]. "A hypnotizing game so absorbing that it made the world around me dissolve away."
Wewp Entertainment
Preview by Warren Liu.
Games Domain
Reviewed by Johnson. "The game is fun and challenging and that certainly is the bottom line."
Games Domain
Reviewed by Jennifer Schlickbernd. "Overall, I was disappointed with Age of Wonders."
Games First
Reviewed by Epic, [4/5]. "Its engrossing strategy and simple to learn, hard to master gameplay really make[s] it fun."
GameSpot
By Andrew Seyoon Park, [8.6/10]. "Age of Wonders encompasses many facets of games that have preceded it, but it adds improvements of its own and is consequently a complex and highly evolved strategy game." [Subscription required]. Free reader reviews and 6 screenshots.
GameSpot: The Wizard's Throne
Review by Andrew Seyoon Park, [8.8]. "Sounds good, looks great, plays terrific, and improves on every aspect of the original game."
Gamezilla
Reviewed by Chad Hanson, [Fans Only]. "While beginners may be a bit overwhelmed, for experts in this genre, you really couldn't find a deeper gaming experience."
GameZone
Reviewed by Jason Lambert, [6.3/10]. "Small flaws and annoyances made this game a little less than expected."
GameZone: The Wizard's Throne
Reviewed by Michael Lafferty, [7.4/10]. "An enjoyable outing in a fantasy realm."
Gaming Nexus: Shadow Magic
Reviewed by Tyler Sager, [8.8/10]. "A great example of how a gaming franchise should evolve."
PC Gameworld
Reviewed by Scott R Krol, [94%]. "A game that will sweep you away."
Sharky Extreme
Reviewed by Jon Simon, [9/10]. "In the end, Age of Wonders is an excellent, addictive and fun turn-based strategy game with great 2D graphics, fun game play and inspired level design."
Valley of Wonders
Discussion with Josh Farley, game programmer.
Valley of Wonders
Interview with Lennart Sas (Triumph) by Daemon.
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