Age of Wonders 4: Archon Prophecy Analysis on Niklas Notes

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Age of Wonders 4: Archon Prophecy

DLC

(released 2 months ago)

Grand Strategy

Tactical RPG

Triumph Studios

Paradox Interactive

AI Summary

It is an expansion for the strategy game Age of Wonders 4, focusing on the forces of light and celestial Archons. Players can build empires with new cultures and narrative content while exploring new realms and facing new challenges. The expansion adds new units, traits, tomes, and a hero class to enhance gameplay.

GENRE TAGS

Strategy

RPG

Exploration

Turn-Based Strategy

Strategy RPG

Tactical RPG✓

4X✓

Grand Strategy✓

FEATURES

Multiplayer

Co-op

Moddable

Character Customization

Singleplayer

DESCRIPTORS

Choices Matter

Top-Down

Magic

Combat

Fantasy

Lore-Rich

Dwarf

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Steam Review Analysis - Total (updated Oct 2, 2025, 5:08 AM)

Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

Review Summary

78%

Mostly Positive

104

132 total reviews

Platform Split

Purchased on Steam

85%

Purchased elsewhere

15%

Play on Steam Deck

Conclusion

Overall, the reviews for 'Age of Wonders 4: Archon Prophecy' highlight a strong appreciation for the new cultures, visual design, and gameplay mechanics, while also pointing out significant concerns regarding pricing and performance issues. Players are generally excited about the new content, particularly the variety of gameplay options and the depth of mechanics, but express frustration over multiplayer functionality and perceived lack of meaningful choices.

Strongly Positive

New Culture and Tomes

Players appreciate the introduction of new cultures and tomes that enhance gameplay and strategy.

~23%

Visual Design

The visual aesthetics of the DLC are praised for being gorgeous and enhancing the overall experience.

~8%

Positive

Gameplay Mechanics

The new gameplay mechanics introduced in the DLC are seen as fun and engaging, adding depth to the game.

~8%

Content Variety

Players enjoy the increased variety in gameplay options and strategies due to the new content.

~6%

AI Improvements

Players appreciate the improvements made to AI, which enhance the overall gameplay experience.

~2%

Neutral / Mixed Opinions

Negative

Performance Issues

Some players report performance issues, particularly with game loading times and stability.

~5%

Lack of Choice

Some players feel that the game lacks meaningful choices and options, impacting their engagement.

~2%

Boring Units and Tomes

Critics mention that some new units and tomes feel uninspired and do not add excitement to gameplay.

~2%

Strongly Negative

Overpriced DLC

Several reviews express that the DLC is overpriced for the amount of content provided.

~7%

Multiplayer Issues

Players find the multiplayer experience to be nearly unusable, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

~1%

This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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Visual Tags

Game	Type	Age
Age of Wonders 4	Game	2Y
Age of Wonders 4: Expansion Pass 2	DLC	1Y
Age of Wonders 4: Giant Kings	DLC	6M
Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War	DLC	11M
Age of Wonders 4: Eldritch Realms	DLC	1Y
Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury	DLC	1Y
Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes	DLC	1Y
Age of Wonders 4: Dragon Dawn	DLC	2Y
Age of Wonders 4: Archon Prophecy	DLC	2M
Age of Wonders 4: Herald of Glory	DLC	1Y
Age of Wonders 4: Archmage Attire	DLC	2Y
Age of Wonders 4: Expansion Pass 3	DLC	<1M
Age of Wonders 4: Thrones of Blood	DLC	<1M until release
Age of Wonders 4: Cosmic Wanderer	DLC	<1M
Age of Wonders 4: Rise from Ruin	DLC	-
Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages	DLC	-