Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest (2016)

Genres: RPG Strategy

Xbox One	Released: 2017-03-24
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch	Released: 2020-01-24

Developers

Teyon

Wastelands Interactive

Publishers

Ultimate Games

Teyon

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Fantasy role-playing Turn-Based combat Magic online battle character interactive Practical grid

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Description

Step into the role of the ultimate magical ruler in Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest, a 4X turn-based strategy game that challenges players to dominate countless uniquely generated universes. The game offers an expansive experience where military might and magical abilities are key to defeating opponents and expanding your influence across the multiverse.

Core Gameplay

Players will explore seven distinct Planes of Existence, each filled with diverse environments, guardians, and valuable loot. In your quest to become the Supreme Sorcerer Lord, you will discover cities, recruit armies, cast a wide range of spells, and craft powerful magical artifacts. The game emphasizes strategic decision-making, requiring careful planning in both combat and empire management.

Features

Unique 4X turn-based multiverse strategy system spanning seven different planes of existence.
Over 40 distinct world features, each populated with guardians and hidden treasures.
D20 tactical combat system that allows for strategic battles with detailed outcomes.
Choice of 8 different races, each providing unique advantages and pathways to victory.
Fully customizable Sorcerer Lord or option to select a pre-generated character for immediate gameplay.
Access to 12 different spell circles, offering more than 400 spells for your Sorcerer Lord to master.
Opportunities to locate cities, recruit diverse armies, research new magical abilities, hire heroes, and summon magical creatures.
Over 100 unique military units and magical creatures available for recruitment or summoning.
Combat options include tactical battle board engagement or an auto-resolve function to speed up gameplay.

Strategic Depth

Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest places a strong focus on planning and customization. Players must make careful choices about which cities to capture, which spells to research, and how to deploy both armies and magical creatures effectively. Each race offers unique advantages, making each playthrough different and encouraging multiple strategies to achieve dominance in the multiverse.

Combat Mechanics

The game features a D20-based tactical combat system that provides depth and variability in battles. Players can either engage in combat on a detailed tactical board, where positioning and unit abilities matter, or choose to auto-calculate battles to save time. This dual approach allows for both hands-on tactical control and faster strategic progression.

Customization and Progression

Players can personalize their Sorcerer Lord to match their preferred playstyle, selecting from numerous spells, abilities, and magical artifacts. The expansive spell system allows for diverse magical strategies, with over 400 spells across 12 spell circles. Customization extends to army composition, city management, and hero selection, ensuring each game offers unique challenges and opportunities.

Multiplayer and Platform

The game is designed for single-player experiences on PlayStation 4, with support for the DUALSHOCK®4 controller. Online features require a PlayStation Network account and are governed by the service’s terms and privacy policy. Gameplay is licensed per account, allowing access on the primary PS4 system and other systems when signed in with the same account.

Conclusion

With its combination of strategic empire building, tactical combat, and extensive magical customization, Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest offers a comprehensive and challenging 4X strategy experience. Players are tasked with conquering multiple universes, mastering hundreds of spells, commanding armies, and rising to become the Supreme Sorcerer Lord across seven unique planes of existence.

Our Verdict

Verdict

Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest is a deep and ambitious strategy game. It offers huge, randomly generated worlds, lots of spells, and many units to command. Fans of 4X games will enjoy building their empires and testing their tactical skills.

However, the game can feel clunky at times, and its complexity may be overwhelming for newcomers. The graphics and interface are basic, which might not appeal to everyone.

Overall, if you love strategy and don’t mind a steep learning curve, we recommend it. For casual players, it might be better to skip.

FAQ

Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest is a 4X turn-based strategy game where you explore and conquer multiple unique universes. You can raise armies, cast spells, create magical artifacts, and aim to become the Supreme Sorcerer Lord.

The game is available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.

Yes, the game has online features. An account may be required, and terms of service and privacy policies apply.

The game is designed for a single player.

Key features include: 4X turn-based multiverse strategy, 7 Planes of Existence, 40+ types of world features, D20 tactical combat, 8 races to choose from, customizable Sorcerer Lord, 12 spell circles with 400+ spells, 100+ military and magical units, and tactical or auto-calculated combat.

The game was developed by Teyon and Wastelands Interactive and published by Ultimate Games and Teyon.

The game was originally released on September 20, 2016.

The game is a combination of RPG (role-playing) and strategy genres.

On PlayStation 4, the game supports the DUALSHOCK®4 controller. Other platforms use their standard controllers.

The game is compatible with the designated primary console for each platform and does not have special hardware requirements beyond the standard console.

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