The coolest thing about Epic Age is the multitude of heroes at my fingertips that I could use to vanquish my enemies and expand my empire. From the start, I had Spartacus join my army, and despite the crummy voice acting, it felt pretty satisfying knowing that I could also collect heroes like Alexander The Great, Joan of Arc, and Nefertiti to build my roster.
Epic Age is certainly not reinventing the wheel. If you’ve played Civilization or Clash of Clans, you’ll get the gist, but what made this one immediately stand out beside the fact it has a historical mish-mash of characters were its beautiful visuals. The cut scenes and graphics here are absolutely stunning. In the opening sequence, I could choose where my hearty band of warriors would make camp after escaping their devastated homeland, and the cutscenes in this sequence really got me into the narrative and ready for the gameplay.
Epic Age is played on a Hexagonal grid. To develop my civilization, I had to progress one hex tile at a time through resource management, statecraft, and military acumen. Honestly, it was a lot thrown at me all at once. If you’re looking for something to quickly play in your spare time, this is not the game for you. Not only are the mechanics intricate, and there are many things to learn, but each move takes time to pull off. I found myself idle many times throughout my playthrough.
Epic Age carves a niche for itself with its impressive graphics and large character roster. The deck-building elements will keep you looking for that next historical figure to recruit. If you’re into Real-Time-Strategy, it’s worth your time, but be prepared for a challenge.
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