Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 347 Ratings

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  1. Crimson9
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    I haven't really played this much and I'm not good at it. However it very clearly is the best RTS I've ever come across. The AI is excellent.
  2. mordwand
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    This is everything a remaster should be, minus some bugs and minor issues. I'd highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of the genre.
  3. NoneAvailable
    Apr 30, 2023
    4
    The AI is so good that, to be honest, gamers are busier than in previous versions. This is a plus, but they haven't capitalized on it.

    The problem is the campaigns. The AI in the campaign is split between stupid and very good. There's no decent difficulty level, and the resource gathering and defense leaves no room for historical fun. Gamers who are good at custom games and    The AI is so good that, to be honest, gamers are busier than in previous versions. This is a plus, but they haven't capitalized on it.

    The problem is the campaigns. The AI in the campaign is split between stupid and very good. There's no decent difficulty level, and the resource gathering and defense leaves no room for historical fun.

    Gamers who are good at custom games and multiplayer will have no problem with this, but for a campaign-oriented gamer like me, it's not even enjoyable, which is why I gave it a low score. I'll be putting it away to wait for a mod with campaign tweaks or a long wait for a patch.    … Expand
  4. pajgaj
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal RTS, complete. This game lacks nothing, in addition, the DE version has wonderful graphics and a great multiplayer scene. I've already played over 1000+ hours and I don't think I'll ever get bored of it. Who hasn't tried it, I recommend it.
  5. pc_gamer_87
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I used to play this game with my friends on multiplayer when we were young ones. We still play it (mostly out of nostalgia) and we love that it has evolved so much. In this DE edition, you have more control over your civilization and with new and fresh content, mods, campaigns and a much better AI, you can have hours of fun. It's very important for me that the community is very friendlyI used to play this game with my friends on multiplayer when we were young ones. We still play it (mostly out of nostalgia) and we love that it has evolved so much. In this DE edition, you have more control over your civilization and with new and fresh content, mods, campaigns and a much better AI, you can have hours of fun. It's very important for me that the community is very friendly and it's a fine game to play solo, with friends or online.… Expand
  6. kriot
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    The best real time strategy I've ever played. Thanks to Microsoft for regular updating of this game.
  7. renyw
    Dec 19, 2022
    8
    great great great great great great great great great great great great great
  8. baristezd
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best strategy game I ever played or the best. If I had to explain it with 1 word I'd say fantastic
  9. H4z3P0v3R
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    Wo fange ich an? So geht ein Remaster und nicht anders. Ich finde das Remaster sogar besser als das Original Game. der einzige kritische punkt bei mir ist der soundtrack.
  10. Aleksei_Krolev
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    В связи с сложившейся ситуацией на Украине, для жителей Российской Федерации Майкрософт ввели санкции на игру, у меня вопрос к здравомыслящим людям, при чем тут обычные жители, которые хотят провести свободное время за любимой игрой. Сама игра хорошая, но политика компании оставляет желать лучшего.В связи с сложившейся ситуацией на Украине, для жителей Российской Федерации Майкрософт ввели санкции на игру, у меня вопрос к здравомыслящим людям, при чем тут обычные жители, которые хотят провести свободное время за любимой игрой. Сама игра хорошая, но политика компании оставляет желать лучшего.
  11. Ben_Arhangel
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    Пишу рецензию т.к. подгорело от политики майков. Блокировать игру обычным работягам за то, чего они не делали равносильно грабежу т.к. за игру уплачено. Позиция компании о том, что это будет мотивировать людей менять политическую ситуацию ущербна, по их логике я причастен к данной ситуации только потому, что я родился в определенной стране.Пишу рецензию т.к. подгорело от политики майков. Блокировать игру обычным работягам за то, чего они не делали равносильно грабежу т.к. за игру уплачено. Позиция компании о том, что это будет мотивировать людей менять политическую ситуацию ущербна, по их логике я причастен к данной ситуации только потому, что я родился в определенной стране. И я прекрасно понимаю что не сделав то, что делают все остальные компании сейчас на майкрософт полились бы помои, но я также понимаю что они делают это отнюдь не из-за своих убеждений, а только исходя из коммерческой выгоды. И это совершенно нормально для такой корпорации, но как быть заплатившим за данный продукт уже не их дело.
    Хочу добавить что сама игра шедевральна (не зря я отыграл около около 240 часов) и поиграть в нее рекомендую, но людей оставили без денег и без возможности играть. ВЕРНИТЕ ЛЮДЯМ ИГРУ!!!    … Expand
  12. Camlambelot
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    It's simple; if you loved the original you will love this one. Many QOL improvements and better graphics and features etc.

    If you are new to this franchise or type of game, give it time and you will learn to love it. It's got great campaigns, history lessons and great gameplay solo and with friends, with or against A.I.
  13. KaMaeLz
    Mar 5, 2022
    6
    Games outside politics. Such actions will not be forgotten by the players!
  14. Dco326
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    Jedine stvari koje mi se ne svidjaju sto realno postane jako repetativno, nadjes najbolje jedinice i u globalu svaka misija pocne da izgleda isto na kraju to me samo smara inace jedna od naj igrica nema tu sta. Ali jbg vec je matora itd ali realno sam se zabavio igrajuci.
  15. tututdyure
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    This is the first game i met which is entitled age of empires 2 Age Of Kings and now has a Definitive Edition Version. I think this is the best game among age of empires universe.
  16. vare_babhta
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    The goat of rts is here the best of the old school game with better graphics and playmode 10/10
  17. nobody_b
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    I simply love Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! The campaings and multiplayer will keep you bussy very many hours!
  18. heisenberg_88
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Best RTS game with improved graphics.
    This game is a masterpiece . I enjoy each and every gameplay as i can create countless possible strategies to play the game and win . This is a MUST play game .
  19. johnny__a
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    The truly definitive edition of the IMHO greatest RTS game of all time. And the developers are still frequently dropping new content. Well done.
  20. chrissyboi85
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    This game was created by Ensemble Studios, not the current developer. The current developer has essentially taken credit for everything ensemble built and has tried to erase history of ensemble. Do not trust the reviews on steam, they are fake. Age of empires 2, definitive edition doesnt deserve your money.

    We must fight the fake reviews on steam. Unfortunately you have to buy the game    This game was created by Ensemble Studios, not the current developer. The current developer has essentially taken credit for everything ensemble built and has tried to erase history of ensemble. Do not trust the reviews on steam, they are fake. Age of empires 2, definitive edition doesnt deserve your money.

    We must fight the fake reviews on steam. Unfortunately you have to buy the game on steam to review on steam which doesnt make sense if you dont support the current developer.    … Expand
  21. IamDalv
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    A perfect example of a remaster done right to one of the best RTS games of all times. Lots of quality of life improvements, new graphics, while keeping the same style of the original AoE2 from 1999, and at the same time there is new content as well, with new civilizations and campaigns. Whether you are into competitive multiplayer, or casual multiplayer with friends, or coop campaigns orA perfect example of a remaster done right to one of the best RTS games of all times. Lots of quality of life improvements, new graphics, while keeping the same style of the original AoE2 from 1999, and at the same time there is new content as well, with new civilizations and campaigns. Whether you are into competitive multiplayer, or casual multiplayer with friends, or coop campaigns or solo campaigns, it's all there. It is really cheap priced for the huge amount of content it offers, you should buy it now, and if you are an RTS fan it's totally a no brainer!… Expand
  22. Manja_
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Amazing game, many childhood memories and with improved visuals, if you like rts play it
  23. Woolee
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    This is how your remaster a game! I hope you're listening Activision-Blizzard! WC3 - Reforged: Disastapiece

    Age of Empires II - Definitive Edition isn't just a simple remaster, the additions are great, quality of life improvements, nice visuals and sound design, all the civs from the HD expans
  24. iGalaxy
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Fairly high-quality remaster of the legendary game. High-quality redrawn textures, support for modern systems, new features, factions
  25. wolfaust
    Jul 14, 2021
    8
    I highly recommend this game both for old-school and the new Age of Empires players. The balance of the units and the resources are very good.

    Still, it needs some fixes for the AI actions. The AI somehow finds a way to breach into your lands, even if you close any quarter. I think there are some exploits on the maps. And some of the maps are unbalanced for their wildlife. For example,    I highly recommend this game both for old-school and the new Age of Empires players. The balance of the units and the resources are very good.

    Still, it needs some fixes for the AI actions. The AI somehow finds a way to breach into your lands, even if you close any quarter. I think there are some exploits on the maps. And some of the maps are unbalanced for their wildlife. For example, sometimes the Black Forest has lots of leopards in packs. You need to send guards with your villagers if you want to send your villagers far away from your town centre.

    I can say that in conclusion, the game is still can playable, but AI bugs sometimes being annoying. Also, they should fix some of the economic balances in the maps.

    There is still a bug in the game, and it is there since the beginning of the time; villagers highly tend to stuck themselves between buildings.    … Expand
  26. D4vid
    Jun 11, 2021
    0
    I honestly wonder how can people play this game today. I mean: it’s a trip in the early 2000, so i get that many players would love the nostalgia. But it is unplayable today. Super old: no great graphic improvements, animations are still very dated, battle mechanics are simply from another millenium.
  27. Misterdiony
    May 17, 2021
    9
    The definite edition scores a lot better than the HD edition to me. It performs, at least for me, a lot better and offers great quality of life additions, amazing sound and visuals combined with regular support.
  28. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Good version of age of empires 2. Graphics are ok, game play is like you know. d
  29. clem666
    Mar 31, 2021
    6
    No doubt about it: 'Age of Empires II' is an excellent game. It is iconic, it has rocked many generations of players around the world, it had some genius ideas and its graphics were pretty impressive at that time. But now we are speaking of the Definitive Edition which compiles all DLCs and offers '4K ultra HD remastered graphics'.

    First, none of these two last informations appear to be    No doubt about it: 'Age of Empires II' is an excellent game. It is iconic, it has rocked many generations of players around the world, it had some genius ideas and its graphics were pretty impressive at that time. But now we are speaking of the Definitive Edition which compiles all DLCs and offers '4K ultra HD remastered graphics'.

    First, none of these two last informations appear to be true. Graphics are far from being '4K ultra HD' even if you activate the 'Enhanced Graphics Pack' because yes, it isn't included in the main pack game on Steam, you have to 'manually' activate it as you do it for regular add-ons. Just zoom a bit on characters and you will quickly see what an awful bunch of pixels looks like. Furthermore they released a new DLC in January 'Lord of the West'. It costs 10€ in addition to the 20 that the game already demands. Just indecent. Plus can somebody explain me what is the point of releasing a 'Definitive Edition' if you add some more content right after? Plus this game originally came out in 1999 on PC and 2001 on PS2, don't you think it is time to let it go? They already made a 'HD Edition' back in 2013! That's enough! The last DLC only includes two new civilizations and three solo missions, come on! Can you please let this game live without asking money for each and every detail you add ? Can't you fix long-term flaws like the poor pathfinding or the many reported bugs ?

    Anyway I have to admit that the few added animations like the buildings falling apart while being destroyed is great. But it is nothing compared to what the game truly needs in order to be perfect. The nostalgia is definitely here but yeah, play it for some hours and you will quickly discover that this game truly is more than 20 years old.
    I truly love it but I can't stand the way players are treated here. Does this nostalgia approach truly needs to be that glitchy and greedy? It's just sad.    … Expand
  30. EuropeXIII
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Best medieval real time strategy game ever made.
    10/10 Graphics
    10/10 Sound + Music
    10/10 Campaigns
    10/10 Multiplayer with dedicated server and modern ranked system.
    500% more content then any other RTS ever made.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Worth Playing
    Mar 5, 2020
    85
    At the end of the day, I'm not sure what else you could expect from a remaster of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It was a great game in 1999, and it's aged better than most in its class. If you're looking for some solid RTS gameplay, single-player or multiplayer, look no further than Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    100
    Only few creators can show off with such a good remaster as the creators of Age of Empires. The second instalment almost didn’t age, and its already great gameplay was perfected. [Issue#301]
  3. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2020
    90
    As a person who was raised on Age of Empires I was satisfied with every aspect of the remake. Small missteps didn’t spoil the fun and the addition of new nations only deepened my love for the series. [01/2020, p.82]
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