Age of Invention

Promised innovation but the game is boring and monotonous graphics are flat and controls are terrible the story is nonexistent not worth the time for anyone looking for fun avoid it.

Not Recommended

The time management mechanics feel undercooked: there's no action queuing, so you're stuck waiting for a worker to finish one task before you can even assign the next, which drags the pacing in a genre that should feel snappy and reactive. Builders also move slowly and need to be deployed in bulk to get anything done, while there's little clear logic behind which jobs couriers get assigned, making the whole workflow feel more like guesswork than strategy. On top of the gameplay friction, the storyline is thin and doesn't do much to justify the 55 levels beyond basic task variety. Adding action queuing, speeding up builder pacing, and giving the courier job system clearer logic would make the core loop far less tedious and let the "rebuilding a kingdom" premise actually shine.

level 27 is problem

I made it about halfway through the game it just started crashing. I can't get it working again after several troubleshooting attempts so I can't recommend this game. If they fix the crashing issues then I would say it is a good time management game, similar to 12 Labours of Hercules or Weather Lord. Controls aren't as smooth as those 2 games, but you get used to it after a few levels.

Age of Invention, developed by Mirball Games and published by Alawar Casual, is a time management and resource strategy game that blends classic puzzle design with the charming aesthetic of a lighthearted rebuilding adventure. The game places players in the role of a talented inventor who must help restore a once-prosperous kingdom to its former glory by repairing cities, constructing vital infrastructure, and managing the flow of resources and labor across numerous missions. The premise is simple yet effective: the player is tasked with rebuilding society one machine, bridge, and workshop at a time, while balancing the ticking clock and limited materials at their disposal. It’s the kind of casual strategy title that rewards quick thinking, multitasking, and efficient decision-making, all wrapped in a whimsical presentation that emphasizes creativity and optimism. Visually, Age of Invention follows the familiar design conventions of the time-management genre but executes them with a refined sense of polish. The hand-drawn backgrounds, colorful icons, and smoothly animated structures create a bright, inviting world that fits perfectly within its steampunk-inspired setting. Every le…