HUMANKIND™ - Para Bellum Wonders Pack Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-07
- War-focused wonders praised
- Free DLC at launch
- Cultures interesting and useful
- Content overpriced and weak
- Military wonders underpowered
- Gameplay mechanics need fixes
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 73%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 28%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 72%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 28%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 39
- Negative points
- 20
- Gameplay points
- 26
- Perf. points
- 1
- Rec. points
- 9
- Misc points
- 29
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
War-focused wonders praised
| The six new military wonders are considered powerful and beneficial for defense and military playstyles. They provide strategic advantages in holding territories and intimidating other civilizations. | 73% |
Specific wonder abilities highlighted
| Players noted specific abilities: the Colosseum provides gladiators and war support, Les Invalides offers unit healing and versatile bonuses, the Imperial Shipyard benefits from naval updates, and the Citadel of Alamut reveals stealth units. | 71% |
Free DLC at launch
| The DLC content was given away for free at launch and for the first 15 days after release. This was positively received by players. | 62% |
Naval and bomber buffs
| The latest Bonny update made naval and bomber units much stronger, increasing the value of the Imperial Shipyard and making the Pentagon wonder very powerful. | 48% |
New wonder collection detailed
| The pack adds new Stables, Colosseums, and the Citadel of Alamut, the Hôtel des Invalides, and Kaiserliche Werft to its collection of wonders. This is seen as a notable addition. | 34% |
Cultures interesting and useful
| The cultures included in the pack are interesting and useful, with some being very much so. The culture packs are good value, offering multiple cultures, new units, and districts. | 34% |
Ongoing game support
| The game is still being supported, and developers are not threatening to close the game if players don't buy DLC. This is appreciated by the community. | 33% |
Wonder visuals imposing
| The visuals of the wonders on the map are imposing, adding to their intimidation factor and overall appeal. | 20% |
Colosseum triggers full armies
| The Colosseum wonder triggers events that give full armies, providing a significant military advantage. | 20% |
Pentagon must-pick for US and China
| The Pentagon wonder is considered a must-pick for the US and China civilizations, indicating its high strategic value. | 20% |
Original mechanics in wonders
| Some wonders like Les Invalides offer original mechanics that can open new ways to play, adding depth to the game. | 20% |
Stable useful without horses
| The stable is useful for maps lacking horses, allowing players to still build cavalry units. | 18% |
Fortress blocks spy pop-ups
| The fortress stops annoying spy pop-ups, improving the gameplay experience by reducing interruptions. | 18% |
Game step in right direction
| The game is seen as a step in the right direction, with the DLC contributing positively to the overall experience. | 18% |
Game appeals to evolution fans
| The game is amazing for those who love guiding humans through evolution, indicating its broad appeal beyond just the DLC. | 17% |
Looking forward to Oceania content
| The reviewer is looking forward to the upcoming Oceania content, showing anticipation for future expansions. | 17% |