Incredibly fun and interactive game. I felt like there were so many options to go with. It was challenging but immersive and it felt like mistakes had real consequences in both the long and short term, which had me going. The general storyline is not bad, kinda cute even, but the real winner for me was the themes. I loved being able to feel like I was a part of some Early Bronze Age nomad group with all of the weird mysticism that comes with it. I loved feeling like a Horse Lord of the steppes and traversing the brutal tribal politics of the time. It felt rewarding when I was successful and justifiably punishing when I was not. My only wish is that I could have progressed to a Wheel tribe and become Charioteers (who ultimately won out in our own IRL history during this time, before promptly abandoning the chariot when it fell into obsolescence during the end of the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age). I am unaware of the world it takes place in or the King of Dragon Pass, so my experience is only limited to this title. I can not recommend it enough.

More of King of Dragon Pass(would have been more successful calling it a prequel, since it's basically the same exact game), but: Less interesting mechanics (no defeating clans and taking their lands, no management of traders.) More completely unnecessary mechanics that ruin the game straight out (spirits take exploration time and regular game time for mostly outrageously useless rewards and the families mechanic doesn't allow to make the circle you want or play with the bonuses that fit your playstyle.) Far less imaginative stories and events unless focusing heavily on exploration (Oh look, an **** leader wants to get killed for the 5th time, nothing as interesting as the ducks.) Combat requires some reading about since the game's tutorials barely cover it, causing many i've talked to to experience random outcomes and frustration. Less inspired writing in general (For instance: Weaponthanes -> Swords, Tula -> Village/Clan. Way to trash the low-hanging fruits of charm and style!) Game can be lost pretty easily by not pursuing a seemingly normal event in a specific direction, clearly by design. In conclusion: we need more imaginative games like this that have a solid and well-thought setting, but sadly it doesn't live up to the game it so obviously copies a decade later... even at best it's just more of the same. Very disappointed. If they release sequels (which are planned) without some real innovations or narrative oomph they will see their sales fall. Very disappointed the original wasn't brought to new heights.

Six Ages is a great game. It is basically a streamlined version of King of Dragon Pass with various new systems and all new stories and events. You have to manage your clan, make sure people are fed and happy, please the gods, explore lands close and distant, negotiate with other clans, practice magic, fight, etc. etc. I have heard people compare it to the Banner Saga, which I have not played yet, but I think the gameplay is fairly different. In Six Ages, you do all of the actions above by picking options in the various screens and events, not by e.g. positioning armies or walking around places. There are many, many events, which are beautifully painted scenes with text, where you have to make interesting choices that will effect the management of your clan and the world. There is really no other game quite like it; the genre is unique.