I have waited patiently for this game to become ready for prime-time. Despite many bugs and a truly absymal initial release (of the predecessor game Worlds of Magic a couple years ago), I've managed to put hundreds of hours into this game (and it's predecessor). Obviously, I think it's a great game. Many have tried to make a good successor to Master of Magic, but none have truly succeeded at capturing the feel of MoM. Age of Wonders came the closest, but not until Planar Conquest has the vision truly been realized, imho. If you're looking for a worthy successor to MoM, this is the game.

My only real complaints with the game are slight balance issues. Ranged attacks are a bit too important - and thus grey elves are much easier to start with than any other race, imo. However, any race is playable after a while as things even out once you start getting cities of all the races, getting good summons, higher-powered troops, etc.

I also wish heroes were a bit more powerful early on. While they can be great with good equipment and levels, they start off pretty weak. Honestly, though, that's probably a personal preference issue rather than an issue with the game itself.

Anyway, I love this game and really congratulate the devs with sticking with the initial release woes of Worlds of Magic and continuing to improve the game to the point where it's really a very good game. The devs have been actively working on this game for years and at this point, the level of polish truly shows. Despite it's rocky start, this game really has become one of my favorites of all time.

I have waited patiently for this game to become ready for prime-time. Despite many bugs and a truly absymal initial release (of the predecessor game Worlds of Magic a couple years ago), I've managed to put hundreds of hours into this game (and it's predecessor). Obviously, I think it's a great game. Many have tried to make a good successor to Master of Magic, but none have truly succeeded at capturing the feel of MoM. Age of Wonders came the closest, but not until Planar Conquest has the vision truly been realized, imho. If you're looking for a worthy successor to MoM, this is the game. My only real complaints with the game are slight balance issues. Ranged attacks are a bit too important - and thus grey elves are much easier to start with than any other race, imo. However, any race is playable after a while as things even out once you start getting cities of all the races, getting good summons, higher-powered troops, etc. I also wish heroes were a bit more powerful early on. While they can be great with good equipment and levels, they start off pretty weak. Honestly, though, that's probably a personal preference issue rather than an issue with the game itself. Anyway, I love this game and really congratulate the devs with sticking with the initial release woes of Worlds of Magic and continuing to improve the game to the point where it's really a very good game. The devs have been actively working on this game for years and at this point, the level of polish truly shows. Despite it's rocky start, this game really has become one of my favorites of all time.