Age of Wonders: Planetfall Campaign Choices - Es'Teq and Revelations DLC Review

The latest DLC for Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Revelations, introduces an ancient biomechanical race known as the Es’Teq, whose theocratic culture is centered around preserving the soul for eternity. This new addition offers a unique thematic hook that sets it apart from other strategy games in the series.

However, despite its promising premise, Revelations falls short of delivering a compelling experience. As one of the most pleasant surprises in strategy gaming last year, Age of Wonders: Planetfall has set high expectations for its DLCs. Expanding on an existing game can be a risky move, as it may result in unnecessary cluttering of the original design.

In this review, I will discuss my general impressions and thoughts on Revelations DLC, having spent over a thousand turns playing Age of Wonders: Planetfall to understand its ideas and gameplay mechanics. This article is not meant to be an exhaustive review but rather a brief analysis of the campaign choices offered by this latest addition to the series.

Overall, I would say that Revelations falls into the trap of trying too hard to deliver a memorable experience, ultimately resulting in a lackluster performance. While it offers some interesting new units and mechanics, they are not enough to elevate the game beyond its original design. If you're looking for more content from Age of Wonders: Planetfall, I would recommend exploring other DLCs or playing the base game with different factions before diving into Revelations.

In conclusion, Revelations is an exercise in offering a quick recommendation (or dismissal) after spending enough time to grasp the ideas and gameplay mechanics. It's not a bad DLC, but it fails to deliver a compelling experience that justifies its existence. If you're new to Age of Wonders: Planetfall or looking for more content from the series, there are better options available.

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