Overview
Dominions 3: The Awakening is a deep, turn-based grand strategy game set in a rich fantasy world. The Old God has departed, leaving a power vacuum that pretenders – aspiring deities – are eager to fill. Players design their own pretender god, choosing from a vast array of forms, from powerful archmages to ancient sea creatures and even inanimate objects of worship. The ultimate goal is ascension to true godhood, a path fraught with peril and requiring strategic mastery.
Highlights
- Design Your Own Deity: Create a unique pretender god with diverse magical abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, influencing your entire strategic approach.
- Vast Fantasy World: Explore a world teeming with over 60 distinct nations, 1500 unique units, 600 potent spells, and 300 magical items, offering immense strategic depth.
- Turn-Based Grand Strategy: Engage in complex, turn-based gameplay featuring world-altering magic rituals and devastating horrors, demanding careful planning and tactical execution.
Who It's For
This game is for players who crave intricate strategy, deep world-building, and the freedom to forge their own path to power. Fans of fantasy settings, complex unit management, and long-term strategic planning will find Dominions 3 incredibly rewarding. It appeals to those who enjoy games with a steep learning curve but immense replayability.
Game Info
Developed and published by Illwinter Game Design, Dominions 3: The Awakening was released on September 10, 2013. It supports single-player and multi-player modes, including cross-platform multiplayer. The game is available in English and is a paid title. Its indie and strategy genres are further defined by its turn-based, grand strategy, fantasy, god game, and 4X elements, as indicated by its Steam user tags.
