Age of Empires: Mythologies

 DS
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2008
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. Nintendo Power
    70
    Mastering the logistical side of things offers plenty of rewards for thoughtful players, and there's nothing like clearing the map with the blades of your wolf-riding Valkyrie hordes. [Holiday 2008, p.84]
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  2. GamePro
    70
    That being said, if you haven't yet played an Age of Empires title on the DS, Mythologies is without question the most competent turn-based strategy game available for the console, and if you're a fan of mythology, all the better.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    70
    It's got more in common with Advance Wars, but this is still a great strategy game – real-time or not.
  5. Boomtown
    70
    If your emphasis is purely on strategic and tactical gameplay, AoE is unlikely to disappointment. It may lack soul and charm, but AoE has that essential ‘just one more turn before bedtime’ appeal to it. If however you want a more rounded package, something that has charm in addition to gameplay, and one that is likely to live long in the memory afterwards, there are many better suited titles to choose from.
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  6. N-Europe
    70
    A thoroughly decent strategy affair, and a fine diluting of a PC classic. If you're a series fan and missed out on Age of Kings, then Mythologies is a worthy addition to your collection.
  7. Nintendojo
    70
    Overall the game isn't bad. Given the turn-based strategy and JRPG competition on DS, this is rental territory. Those that buy Mythologies should do so if they appreciate its multiplayer merits.
  8. GamesRadar+
    60
    The gameplay gets a little too frustrating, the graphics too soulless, and the story too weak to keep us going in for too long.
  9. InsideGamer.nl
    60
    Mythologies is not a great expansion on the The Age of Empire-series. There might be a story involved with the game, but we didn’t really think it was worth mentioning. The name of the game could have easily been Age of Empires: Mariothologies, you wouldn’t know the difference story wise. When this doesn’t bother you, you’ll find a game you can play for many hours.

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#26 Best DS Game of 2008
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#17 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#10 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 48
  3. Negative: 5 out of 48
  1. sockAccount
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    Ohh my god...it’s been 8+ years since I last picked up the game. I have since lost it but I fondly recall the early stages of the game as aOhh my god...it’s been 8+ years since I last picked up the game. I have since lost it but I fondly recall the early stages of the game as a kid. The red anteater looking monster frightened ~7 year old me and I specifically remember being amazed by the graphics which looked really real to me back then. I recall how frustrating it was to beat the at mission in the Egyptian campaign and how I finally beat that red monster. Hell, I even recall me just messing around in the sandbox with different “players (me)”.

    10/10 would pick it back up if given a copy.    … Full Review »
  2. PumpkinJack
    Mar 16, 2012
    0
    This game is absolutely sickly. I am repulsed by this game. It is a terrible version of it's AWESOME brother, Age of mythologies on the pc. DOThis game is absolutely sickly. I am repulsed by this game. It is a terrible version of it's AWESOME brother, Age of mythologies on the pc. DO NOT BUY. You will immediately regret it. It is maybe fun for ... um maybe.... 4 minutes? (the time it takes to complete all campaigns and scenarios.… Full Review »
  3. SteveT
    Jan 23, 2009
    2
    Horrible, horrible, horrible sequel. I have no idea how it even gets anywhere near the same score as the original AoK for the DS. Horrible, horrible, horrible sequel. I have no idea how it even gets anywhere near the same score as the original AoK for the DS. They've stripped out everything fun about that game (unit level ups, more civilizations, challenging campaigns) and threw in some bugs and poorly implemented changes to make a completely mediocre game. This is nothing but a poorly done re-hash to rake in some cash from the good name of a classic.… Full Review »
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