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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 82 | 40 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 97 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 81% | 75 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 78 | 43 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 81% | 75 | 330 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 16, 2026) · 261 reviews sampled · 330 total reviews in window · weighted 183.9 up / 42.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (45)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Age of Wonders 4 is a safe sequel that aims to offer as much new content as possible, while at the same time expands the replayability and role-playing potential.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Age of Wonders 4 took the best from the genre predecessors and didn't fade at their background.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“"Age of Wonders 4" is a huge step as 4X game and for Triumhp Studios. While some areas, such as combat and a bit of exploration, need refinement, the fact that you shape your destiny in a more impactful way than its previous entries makes it possibly one of the best turn based games of 2023 so far.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“If you're a fan of turn-based strategy games and have played them before, Age of Wonders 4 is the game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It's very much an assumed systems-first approach that won't resonate with all fans of the series. But if you count among those who fancy sinking deep into the innards of how everything works, you'll find a lot to love.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The title has implemented the high replay value shown in various strategic games based on fantasy worldview. Numerous customizing elements are supporting the diversity in both combat and city management. Whether you are a fan of 4X games or not, you'll eventually find yourself spending quite a time on this game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While there is a lot to keep track of in Age of Wonders 4, persistence pays off when it comes to the main gameplay experience. While it may take time to get used to the different gameplay concepts and menu screens, the level of variety when it comes to customisation, hero units, underground passages, and ancient wonders makes Age of Wonders 4 a paradise sandbox for strategy fans at all levels. No matter whether you’re a turn-based combat buff or more of a city management fan, you’ll be sure to find something to like in this whopper of a game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Age of Wonders 4 is a triumph of a game, and an easy recommend for any players looking for a fun 4X game. There is a lot to celebrate here, and the number of options the player has makes for many hours of content to look forward to. A couple of problems here and there do raise their heads, but overall there is an extremely strong and well crafted game to look forward to for any who are tempted to give it a try.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Taking inspiration from RPGs breathes new life into Age of Wonders 4, which balances exciting breadth and surprising approachability.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Undoubtedly a very high-quality turn- based strategy. The remarkable combination of Heroes, Civilization (4X) and Total War brings a large number of options that you can use on different maps, it's just a shame that without a full-fledged story. At first it might seems to be complicated and a little messy, but you'll get the hang of it quickly.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Age of Wonders 4 is a great title that will have you wanting to play only one more turn, and only one more round, as you unlock things in Pantheon progress and decide to play one more match.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Age of Wonders 4 brings the franchise back to its fantasy roots, offering a robust system that lets you go all-out with customization. Whether you’re out to role-play based on your selections or min-max to come up with game-breaking setups, you’re bound to spend numerous hours just trying out new strategies.”
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GameSkinny…and 33 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.2.1 Update - 16/07/2026Jul 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.2 Update - 02/07/2026Jul 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.1 Update - 24/06/2026Jun 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Diary #64 - Empire Tree UpdateJun 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Secrets of the Archmages and Sprite Update Out Now!Jun 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Sprite Update Patch notes - Coming Tomorrow 16/6/2026Jun 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Announcing the Sprite Update Open BetaMay 21, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Secrets of the Archmages Story Pack and Sprite Update coming on June 16th!May 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Scorpion 1.2.1 Update - 01/04/2026Apr 1, 2026
- Scorpion 1.2 Update - 24/03/2026Mar 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Scorpion 1.1 Update - 12/03/2026Mar 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Rise from Ruin and Scorpion Update Out Now!Mar 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Scorpion Update Patch notes - Coming 9/3/2026Mar 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Announcing the Scorpion Update Open BetaFeb 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Diary #55 - Nomad Culture + Scorpion Update Open BetaFeb 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Rise from Ruin Culture Pack and Scorpion Update coming on March 9th!Feb 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Gargoyle 1.2.2 Update - 09/12/2025Dec 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Gargoyle 1.2.1 Update - 26/11/2025Nov 26, 2025
- Gargoyle 1.2 Update - 25/11/2025Nov 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Gargoyle 1.1 Update - 13/11/2025Nov 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Thrones of Blood and Gargoyle Update Out Now!Nov 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Gargoyle Update Patch notes - Coming 11/11/2025Nov 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Gargoyle Update Open Beta (21.10.25)Oct 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Expansion Pass 3 Out Now — Thrones of Blood coming November 11th!Sep 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Griffon 1.2 Update - 26/08/2025Aug 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Griffon Update 1.1 - Patch notesAug 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Archon Prophecy and Griffon Update are OUT NOW!Aug 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Griffon Update Patch NotesAug 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Diary #48 - Extra Faction Data (Griffon Update)Jul 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Open Beta: Griffon UpdateJul 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Ogre 1.2.1 UpdateApr 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Ogre Update 1.2Apr 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Age of Wonders 4 - Ogre 1.1 UpdateApr 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Giant Kings and Ogre Update Out Now!Apr 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Ogre Update Patch Notes and Giant Kings Highlights — All info in one place!Mar 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Open Beta: Ogre UpdateMar 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Giant Kings coming on April 1st! + Giant Kings Dev DiaryMar 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Age of Wonders 4 - Tiger 1.3.1 UpdateJan 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Age of Wonders 4 - Tiger 1.3 UpdateDec 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
…and 5 earlier patch announcements.