
An online game doesn't take very long (comparatively). I've always thought of AoW SM as a fantasy game, where I go in and piddle around with some troops for a bit. Let's put it like this: AoW SM was designed to be much shorter than AoW 1. The demo should be enough to decide wether you'd like it or not.ĪoW SM: Better graphics and better mechanics (espescially combatwise, where they add in factors like range, obstacles, and attacks draining movement), but it doesn't have the feel of the original. It comes with a great scenario, and you'll understand what I'm talking about. If you want, just download the AoW 1 demo. I guess whichever one I prefer depends on my mood. Graphics, AoW 2 and SM have much better looking graphics, while AoW 1 has a beautiful, hand-drawn feel to it.

In terms of gameplay and feel, it's much better than the sequels.
