A new game has been released on Steam, currently exciting strategy fans. Comparisons are being made that the title does not need to shy away from.
What game is it? Age of History 3 is, as the name suggests, the third part of a strategy game series. The title was released on October 23, 2024, on Steam and quickly gathered many positive reviews.
In Age of History 3, you guide a civilization from its beginnings through world history. Initially, you only deal with a small tribe, and later it even goes into the future. In simple, but beautiful 2D graphics, you control the fate of your country via a world map.
The game is also making waves because it did not come from a large or medium-sized studio, but was created by a single developer.
Many positive voices, but also criticism
How is the game received? Age of History 3 was developed by Łukasz Jakowski, just like its predecessors. He is handling the development work by himself and is now achieving some success.
On Steam, the game currently (as of 24.10.2024) has a rating of 89% positive reviews. Over 1,500 people have voted. The gameplay and accessibility are praised – the game is said to not be too complicated. There are only a few bugs, and most people like the presentation.
Direct comparisons are made here to the strategy experts from Paradox. Especially the interface reminds players of the titles from the Swedish studio, which has experienced its own ups and downs.
Some voices from the community on Steam:
- “My first impression was amazing; I have tried several Paradox games like Europa Universalis 4, and for the first time, I can play a game like this for more than 20 minutes,” writes the user NaniKazuku.
- “This is a true find for fans of global strategy. In this game, I was able to immerse myself in the management of an entire civilization, from ancient times to futuristic epochs,” describes Ţhė Nebeský Mûž his experience.
- “Much more complex than part 2, but still easier and simpler than Hearts of Iron 4. There is currently a lot of content and even more room for improvements, especially through community mods. Overall, it’s a great game,” finds AsakuraRen.
Is there also criticism? Yes, there is. In particular, the absence of a tutorial is being criticized. This makes entering the game more difficult despite its accessibility. The controls also frustrate some players like Khorne Flakes. He recommends waiting for further updates.
Overall, however, the mood is very good. Age of History 3 is even referred to as the best part of the series. How the ratings develop in the coming days and whether the high average will hold remains to be seen. Recently, another representative of the genre was released on Steam: A fascinating new competitor to Civilization is out on Steam, but the players sound like a support group
