Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

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  1. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    The best RTS game. I'm not fun of the genre but this game is fan and not boring late game as the most of RTS games
  2. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    I spent many, many hours playing this game as a child. I was so young when i first played it that i didnt even know what i was supposed to do, and i just collected materials and builded a nice city lol Many years later, i would play online regularly, and discovered that i suck at the game, and then abandoned it.
  3. nikos3194
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    My childhood in a nutshell. Even today, more than 20 years after its release, I can say that it is one of the best games I have played in my life.
  4. chosenam
    May 29, 2023
    8
    The first game I played in the game room with my friend. From then on, I became fond of the medieval style.
  5. bruhmoment34
    Apr 6, 2023
    7
    Actually abysmal game, which was only popular because of the absurdly high amount of sweaty gamers of the mid 2000's, when the average monitor had no more than 5 pixels and weighed 30lbs. Only in that era these kind of graphics and shallow strategy would be kind of acceptable. The fact that this game is now considered a "classic" is an absolute marvel of marketing and business strategy.Actually abysmal game, which was only popular because of the absurdly high amount of sweaty gamers of the mid 2000's, when the average monitor had no more than 5 pixels and weighed 30lbs. Only in that era these kind of graphics and shallow strategy would be kind of acceptable. The fact that this game is now considered a "classic" is an absolute marvel of marketing and business strategy. The only two positive marks that this game had in gaming culture is the "Wololo" voiceline and the sheep (even though there should've been more of them).… Expand
  6. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    One of the greatest games of all time. Does pretty much everything right, though I like the campaign of AoM a lot more.
  7. Crazygame
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    It's my favorite strategy game. It's best real time strategy game..........
  8. SauceBox6
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    10 - Masterpiece
    9 - Amazing
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Okay
    5 - Mediocre
    4 - Bad
    3 - Awful
    2 - Painful
    1 - Unbearable
  9. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    This very game is still pretty much playable 23 years after its release. Find me a game that could boast the same. Simple, but amazing strategy
  10. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    10/10.......................................................................
  11. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    9
    Игра хороша, в юношестве очень много в нее играл. Переход между эпохами очень интересен.
  12. krlwarkrl
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 point !
  13. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    This game is a legend. We've all had our fun in the world playing kings, fighting other kingdoms and doing goofy stuff.
  14. Raiipin
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    O que dizer de um jogo que fez parte da minha infância? Joguei muito com meus primos e atualmente jogo com meus amigos.
    É um ótimo jogo para você dar aquela relaxada coletando recursos e montando seu reino, ou então detonar qualquer jogador que vier pela frente com um exército imparável, você decide o que fazer.
    Esse é definitivamente um dos jogos que ainda irei jogar muito na minha    O que dizer de um jogo que fez parte da minha infância? Joguei muito com meus primos e atualmente jogo com meus amigos.
    É um ótimo jogo para você dar aquela relaxada coletando recursos e montando seu reino, ou então detonar qualquer jogador que vier pela frente com um exército imparável, você decide o que fazer.
    Esse é definitivamente um dos jogos que ainda irei jogar muito na minha vida, pois além de ótimas memórias, eu não me canso da gameplay dele.    … Expand
  15. kadzuso
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    Games out of politics! It's racism to take away games based on nationality!
  16. jorge1102
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    20 years of strategy games

    There are many civilizations, various types of arms, and high tactical strategy
  17. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best games in my life. How much time I spent in it - just do not count.

    It still remains the standard of the genre for me.
  18. titoim
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    One of the best RTS games. Economy-based strategy, incredible single-player modes, campaign, and a exciting multiplayer. Lots of maps and scenarios to have fun.
  19. Amorph0us
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I remember this being the reason to buy my first pc. It was always for me the reference point for strategy games.
  20. AnimalMango
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Best RTS around, full immersive, great graphisc and innovation with a dynamic sound
  21. Woolee
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Best RTS game of all time. Period. ;) Seriously this game has everything you ever wanted in an RTS game. The graphics may not be up to date anymore but since it's 2D it doesn't grow old as fast as 3D titles do. (look at 3D games of that time and you know what I mean ...) The gameplay is just awesome, because it has
  22. IamDalv
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Probably the best RTS ever made. They really caught thunder in a bottle with this RTS. Everything is just designed perfectly, I would still continue playing it in multiplayer to this day, if it wasn;t for the remasters. What a game from the golden era of PC games, they don't make them like this anymore!
  23. kndr
    May 23, 2021
    3
    What I said for first aoe still counts here. It feels like a chore and I really don't find this enjoyable.
  24. plusRichman
    May 19, 2021
    10
    I've spend so many hours in this game as a child and I think it totally worth it. Top gameplay with numerous factions, great campaigns and a map editor that you may lose track of time in. One of the best real time strategy games ever.
  25. Misterdiony
    May 17, 2021
    10
    One of the few games that really deserve the naming as a masterpiece. I enjoyed AoE 1, but I cant even guess how many hours I have played 2. It is both equally good for RTS veterans and players that are new to the genre. The story offers a lot, the game is well balanced and is simply a stunning classic.
  26. Zeyon88
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    Story: 8/10 (Campaigns)
    The Way story is given: 18/20
    Gameplay: 28/30
    Design: 10/10
    Feelings left after playing: 19/20
    Playability(Bugs and optimization): 9/10

    AVARAGE: 92/100
  27. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    ALTIN zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  28. WakyEggs
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    Spend so many hours playing this game. Still remember learning to go online with a 56k to look at the official website for the things you could expect in the game when it would release. Timeless graphics and sounds. Also liked the map editor that came with it. Happy there is still an active online community.
  29. JakubTyszko
    Feb 14, 2021
    5
    Historically fail, good mechanisms and good graphics. A lot of propaganda and totally twisted historically draws my score down.
  30. Onlyclassicvg1
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    ¿Cómo funciona este collar de perro automático?
    Un micrófono interno capta el sonido de la corteza y el collar del perro se activa automáticamente
    El collar del perro comienza emitiendo un pitido de 1 segundo como advertencia en la primera barca En el segundo ladrido, el collar del perro emite un pitido de advertencia de 2 segundos Desde la tercera corteza, el collar del perro emite un    ¿Cómo funciona este collar de perro automático?
    Un micrófono interno capta el sonido de la corteza y el collar del perro se activa automáticamente
    El collar del perro comienza emitiendo un pitido de 1 segundo como advertencia en la primera barca
    En el segundo ladrido, el collar del perro emite un pitido de advertencia de 2 segundos
    Desde la tercera corteza, el collar del perro emite un sonido de advertencia de 3 segundos junto con una descarga.
    Si su perro no se detiene, tanto el tono como la descarga del collar serán más intensos.
    Este patrón se repite a través de cinco niveles de corrección si su perro continúa ladrando. A través de los cinco niveles, el sonido y la vibración más intensos se aplican después de cada ladrido.
    Si el perro permanece quieto durante 30 segundo    … Expand
  31. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Il re dei RTS, puo' avere 1000 difetti, ma ancora devo trovare un cosi ottimo bilanciamento tra competitivita' e divertimento. Complesso al punto giusto e graficamente ancora accettabile
  32. FadedInMN
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    One of the first games I ever loved, a true classic and still fun to this day.
  33. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Good Ol AoE 2. Memory is much better than the game itself though. Only for RTS fans
  34. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
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  35. tikend
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    Very fun singleplayer and multiplayer, but as I've started with the expansion, the "basic" game limitations are degrading my experience.
  36. Valgeth
    Oct 13, 2020
    4
    I always hated AOE2 let's just be clear, It takes too damn long to do anything, but time flies when you're playing, so I either decide I'm going to be productive today or I'm going to play AOE. The models or OK I guess but The animations are horrendous, if this was 1997 I'd understand, but 1999? Come on, it has 8 directional sprites and most of them don't load properly. units are stupidlyI always hated AOE2 let's just be clear, It takes too damn long to do anything, but time flies when you're playing, so I either decide I'm going to be productive today or I'm going to play AOE. The models or OK I guess but The animations are horrendous, if this was 1997 I'd understand, but 1999? Come on, it has 8 directional sprites and most of them don't load properly. units are stupidly slow and don't have alternate speeds, there's no time skip button or end turn. All factions are almost identical with only tiny differences. Here are the upsides: the music is good, though a bit too noisy, it needs to be ambient and not distracting. Campaigns stories are interesting but the missions are boring and have you doing the exact same thing over and over, if they could subtract base building it'd be more fun Desu. The worst part of this game is no other historical RTS game has really beaten it, don't even get me started on Total War.… Expand
  37. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    This is easily one of the best RTS I have ever seen. I have played it since my childhood all the way until the remasters came out. It is well-balanced and the history campaigns are fun, diverse and historically correct.
  38. cezar88augusto
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    The Age of Kings version was a very big improvement over the first AOE. Significant improvement in game mechanics, gameplay and resource management.
  39. storygamer
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    There isn´t much to say in terms of Age Of Empires II: The Age Of Kings. It is the best RTS game to date and has its fanbase since 1999. Everything about this game is just perfect and iconic. An inspiration for all the real time strategy follow ups. A must have!
  40. Bloodnes
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Лучшая и образцовая игра среди стратегий, игра, которая внесла свою лепту почти во все игры данного жанра. Играть и наслаждаться классикой всем! 10/10 Шедевр!
  41. nathien
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Great game. Just unfortunate that it hasn't become evergreen and turned into a competitive game franchise like League of Legends or World of Warcraft. At least not yet.
  42. EmirD00
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Hail to the best strategy game in history. I still play with the same pleasure. Thanks to everyone who thinks, designs and creates.
  43. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    I played this game over and over for years. Replayed the campaigns so many times, made my own scenarios. Loved it
  44. MrAndyARG
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor RTS de todos los tiempos. El juego que marco la infancia de muchos, con campañas historias y personajes reales de la edad media.
  45. Rodrigo_
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    A very good strategy game, I highly recommend it, especially to play with friends.
  46. silver-boy
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is an amazing historical RTS. So many good thing can be said about this game but the players will know this is a legend among it's genre and an indisputable wonderful classic.
  47. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Along with its first installment, the best 2D strategy games I've ever played in my life. For some reason, I do not know if due to age or the novelty of the genre at the time, none has impacted me as much as these. Without a doubt, a game that has marked an era and that most games of this style try to take as a reference. Although they only try. Impressive in its gameplay. 10/10 fully recommended.
  48. SUR0
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    Dynosaur game. Вinosaurs became extinct and she is not!!! Very worry game. Dont play this game ever
  49. fireman142
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    I just loved it. with warcraft 2, best realtime strategy ever. The 2D graphics looked much better then 3D in that time and even longer. Good campaings and great multiplayer on local network.
  50. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Father of all RTS games? It is the game I played a lot as a kid, everyone I knew was playing it, it was the game of the time.
  51. joel_tdl
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    La siguiete reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    El "Antes", y el "Después" JUGABILIDAD: Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, el mejor RTS, y al videojuego que le he puesto más horas. Lo llevo jugando 14 años y sé que lo seguiré haciendo, pues no es posible parar una vez que se empieza. Una buena variedad de civilizaciones (que se ampliaron año tras año    La siguiete reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    El "Antes", y el "Después"

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, el mejor RTS, y al videojuego que le he puesto más horas. Lo llevo jugando 14 años y sé que lo seguiré haciendo, pues no es posible parar una vez que se empieza.

    Una buena variedad de civilizaciones (que se ampliaron año tras año con los DLC), una gran cantidad de edificios, una abrumadora cantidad de unidades. Todo englobado en un equilibro perfecto para evitar que una civilización destruya fácilmente a otra.

    Varios modos de juego, y varios modos de Historia que, con su gran narrativa, no te dejan indiferente,. La recolección de recursos y la administración de los mismos es excelente, y las batallas son memorables.

    Fue un Must-Play hace 20 años. Es un Must-Play ahora. Será un Must-Play en otros 20.

    GRÁFICOS:
    En este tipo de juegos los gráficos no juegan un papel importante, puesto que no pretende lucir realista. Empero, la verdad el diseño de los edificios y unidades está muy bien logrado.

    SONIDO:
    Épico.
    No solo el soundtrack tan memorable sino los efectos especiales, así como el doblaje.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    AoE2 fue una pieza clave en dividir lo que eran los RTS y en lo que se convertirían los RTS. Aquel que piense lo contrario está muy cegado.    … Expand
  52. kiterio21
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de estrategia de la historia. Aunque pasen los años siempre cae alguna partida.
  53. Tiago_Voltaire
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    Junto com Europa Universalis III, AoE II foi parte do dourado ano de 2010. Amante desde novinho de História, foi também amor à primeira vista poder jogar um RTS baseado na Idade Média, com personagens históricas cujas vidas eu conhecia, até então, apenas pelos livros que li. Por que não dou dez? Bom, por causa da minha experiência à época: o jogo carecia de tradução para português e asJunto com Europa Universalis III, AoE II foi parte do dourado ano de 2010. Amante desde novinho de História, foi também amor à primeira vista poder jogar um RTS baseado na Idade Média, com personagens históricas cujas vidas eu conhecia, até então, apenas pelos livros que li. Por que não dou dez? Bom, por causa da minha experiência à época: o jogo carecia de tradução para português e as campanhas não eram tão boas para mim. Os gráficos podem parecer datados hoje, mas em 2010 me pareciam muito bonitos, além da nostalgia dos anos 1990. Sim, um clássico eterno!… Expand
  54. SilverOrlov
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    At the time of it's release, and a few years after - this game was my standard of real time strategy. And the surroundings, and game-play and the setting of the Middle Ages were excellently made and interesting in walk-through.
  55. marcantoineg
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    I would say it is the best rts ever created with the only real competition being starcraft 2. Need proof? New civs are still being made as I write this in september 2019. Game came out in september 1999.
  56. sebastianali
    Jul 21, 2019
    8
    Un juego bastante divertido, adictivo y posiblemente el mejor juego de estrategia de todos. Me encanta también la música y el hecho de que puedas aprender un poco de historia también. Sin embargo, no me gusta para nada los tutoriales y la curva de dificultad especialmente al hablar del modo campaña
  57. UncleEd
    Jul 1, 2019
    9
    Note: This is a review of Age of Empires 2 Age of Kings single player campaign. I am aware that the multiplayer is where Age of Empires is at its strongest and this review does not cover the multiplayer experience.

    Age of Empires was released at a time when RTS genre was considered one of the most popular ones. From Command and Conquer to Starcraft, from Dune to Warcraft, there was    Note: This is a review of Age of Empires 2 Age of Kings single player campaign. I am aware that the multiplayer is where Age of Empires is at its strongest and this review does not cover the multiplayer experience.

    Age of Empires was released at a time when RTS genre was considered one of the most popular ones. From Command and Conquer to Starcraft, from Dune to Warcraft, there was fierce competition. It was not hard for Age of Empires to build a fan base with major selling points such as bringing real history with real heroes into our PCs and a ton of nations to play with.

    The Age of Kings have campaigns that could make someone who has any interest in history salivate: William Wallace, Joan of Arc, Saladin, Ghenghis Khan and Barbarossa. William Wallace serves as a tutorial campaign and each campaign offers a pretty unique experience with a standalone storyline and units particular to that nation. The game requires good micromanagement skills with its more sophisticated economy system, at least compared to other games of that era. In the Age of Kings, you don’t harvest just one resource e.g. spice, tiberium, crystal… You need to make sure to harvest wood, food, stone and gold in a balanced fashion in order to succeed. Food comes from various sources. You can fish from the lakes, you can farm, hunt animals, collect fruits etc. Hunting animals would give you a food boost, but you will soon run out of animals. Farming could give you a steadier income of food, but you will have to spend wood to build farms. Each strategic decision has consequences. This applies to the whole game, whether it is economy, expanding your base, building armies or waging wars. Keeping in mind every nation / faction has their own strengths and weaknesses, on top of the more sophisticated economy and requirement to micromanage, it is safe to say that the Age of Kings is more on the difficult side, especially when compared to other popular real time strategy series of that time. On the other hand, micromanaging in Age of Kings for some reason (whether it is the music or the color palette) is often relaxing rather than stressful.

    The campaigns never get boring and there is even educational value with all the historically accurate information in your missions or cutscenes. My main criticism to the Age of Kings campaigns, however, is being too formulaic. My experience with the majority of the campaigns was the following. I start a campaign. Build my base (unless the hints suggest otherwise), enemy attacks my base, I lose the game. I restart, this time knowing when, from which direction and with which units the enemy will launch their attack and I prepare myself accordingly. More often than not, this involves collecting enough stones and building a castle to the other side of a crossing and walling up the other areas to my base. The sense of playing a linear formulaic experience was much stronger when I played the Age of Kings campaign, in comparison to titles such as C&C or Starcraft.

    That being said, my only major criticism is something that only applies to the single player campaign. Playing against a friend with more or less even skills, is where the Age of Kings shines. As a more complex RTS, Age of Kings in multiplayer would undeniably be one of the best RTS games ever made, assuming you do indeed have a suitable opponent who matches your skills.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  58. Vanco
    Jun 4, 2019
    7
    Good game with fun single player campaigns. Civilizations play very similarly though.
  59. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    The best RTS ever made, it was mad then, it is mad nowadays, what are you waiting for !?
  60. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    One of the great RTS games, its a bit outdated but i say its still fun to play, the campaign mode is a nice historical education and motivated me to learn more about the history of the world, the strategy is deep and fun as well, the graphics are outdated but they are enough to enjoy the game.

    Its the best AoE game, give it a try if you are a fan of strategy games.

    8.5/10
  61. MikaMikes
    Feb 5, 2019
    9
    It might not be the ultra competitive slugfest that some RTS games are, but it is easily the most fun and playable one around. After well over a decade, I still find myself coming back to this near masterpiece. The voices and soundbites are iconic to this day.
  62. gracjanski
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    The original Aoe was surely one of the best game in his time and yes I played it then. But today I dont have so much fun with it: The mission in the campaign are very difficult, they changed it a bit in the addon fortunately. The missions are very long, so that it feels like work and not fun. Somehow the game feels very slow. In addition it is frustrating, that the AI not gives up in theThe original Aoe was surely one of the best game in his time and yes I played it then. But today I dont have so much fun with it: The mission in the campaign are very difficult, they changed it a bit in the addon fortunately. The missions are very long, so that it feels like work and not fun. Somehow the game feels very slow. In addition it is frustrating, that the AI not gives up in the base game, although the AI has no chance to come back. In the addon it was changed also.
    The units are bothering you with bad pathfinding.
    The graphics is old of course, but anyway I like it still and it is detailed. There is only a problem, when you control to many units, because there is no overview and you cant zoom to distinguish the units. So it is a chaos.

    Of course there are some positive things: You play some historic characters and learn history. The storytelling of the campaign is interesting. The sound is good and the music fits. you can download the forgotten empire mod, that implement new people and improve the resolution.

    Result: I recommend this game for hardcore gamer to know, how old good games were. The addon improves the game a lot, but Rise of Nations und Age of Mythology are better in my view.    … Expand
  63. TalonTheInsane
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    This game has kept me for many hours in front of the computer and it was totally worth it. If you are a fan of strategy games you have to play this masterpiece!
  64. royaltyyyyy
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Everyone who has played the game since childhood realizes exactly how good this game is, as well as the community that plays it.

    Best game for its age.
  65. UkaAku
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    From now on I still play this game sometimes, it is one of the best rts games ever made imo, played it also alot in my childhood.
  66. Austria
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    It's an RTS classic. I still enjoy this game, and that's why I will always continue with this franchise.
  67. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 0
    Oynanış = 9
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 9
    Keyif = 9
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  68. Fikthenig
    Sep 22, 2017
    9
    I can agree with the rest of the reviewers that it is not only a great game but arguably one of the best games of all time. I found some parts to be extremely ingenious and other parts to be worked on. I loved the voice actors but the tutorial had LOTS of room for improvement. Graphics are ok for the 1990s but is not the main focus of the game. Gameplay can be challenging but this rivalsI can agree with the rest of the reviewers that it is not only a great game but arguably one of the best games of all time. I found some parts to be extremely ingenious and other parts to be worked on. I loved the voice actors but the tutorial had LOTS of room for improvement. Graphics are ok for the 1990s but is not the main focus of the game. Gameplay can be challenging but this rivals many other civilization games like Civilization or Tropico. The difference is its simple yet effective way of battling with other cities and decisions made in battle could cost you the war. Overall, I expect great things from Microsoft and its future updates on age of empires… Expand
  69. GeriGeriGaming
    Jul 31, 2017
    10
    It's just a good game in general. I have nothing else to say. I especially liked the campaign the best.And i have actually learned something from a game this time.
    :)
  70. CineAutoctono
    Jul 24, 2017
    9
    "Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings" was an excellent game, I did not think I would play it but I played it and I liked it, empires, maps and campaigns and graphics were very good, and the music and The dialogues were spectacular.
  71. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    Brilliant RTS, and to my amazement, it is still being played. This game was my second childhood leap into PC gaming (after AoE 1), and boy, did this blow my little mind! Stellar game!
  72. angelss_13
    Apr 12, 2017
    8
    Un clásico de la estrategia en tiempo real. Excelente jugabilidad, buenos gráficos, buen apartado artístico, variabilidad de civilizaciones y un nivel estratégico modesto, pero adictivo. El único defecto serio que le encuentro es la IA (que en dificultad máxima se reduce a enviarte hordas de enemigos con un elemento estratégico del todo ausente) pero en su época era más que aceptable.
  73. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    One of the classic PC games. Endless hours have been spent on this game and with an HD remaster out now, endless more could be spent on it again. A must play game.
  74. Aeryx
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    A game that made ancient history truly awesome. I have never anything that allowed me to have so much fun, but at the same time, also served as references for our history class assignments and projects back in highschool. Back then, we didn't have the internet and we relied on these things called "encyclopedias"! The skirmishes were very fun and I remember making insane fortress porns outA game that made ancient history truly awesome. I have never anything that allowed me to have so much fun, but at the same time, also served as references for our history class assignments and projects back in highschool. Back then, we didn't have the internet and we relied on these things called "encyclopedias"! The skirmishes were very fun and I remember making insane fortress porns out of my bases. It's regretful that we don't make games this good anymore.… Expand
  75. sambeme
    Feb 4, 2017
    10
    Great game. Would recommend to any beginner RTS fans...........................................................................................................................................
  76. ori123
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    possibly my favorite game of all time and not even slightly due to sentimental value. When i first started playing it i absolutely loved it, even though i absolutely sucked (literally everyone beat me) only after playing for a while did i get competent. And i didn't start playing it till like a decade after it came out even still i found it an amazing game. It's just the way in which thepossibly my favorite game of all time and not even slightly due to sentimental value. When i first started playing it i absolutely loved it, even though i absolutely sucked (literally everyone beat me) only after playing for a while did i get competent. And i didn't start playing it till like a decade after it came out even still i found it an amazing game. It's just the way in which the different civilizations are balanced out and the awesome real time strategy.. its really just amazing. Realize though that if your just playing single player things could get highly repetitive to fully appreciate the game you really need atleast 6 people playing.… Expand
  77. Ronivan
    Sep 22, 2016
    3
    Game lan service is the worst service ever conceived, which may or may not work for everyone that purchases it. Also the game is very unstable, it may require many kinds of tricks to make it work as intended. The game was badly ported to new generation machines, even you have the newest generation hardware, it would still lags like hell (I can confirm that because it happened with me). TheGame lan service is the worst service ever conceived, which may or may not work for everyone that purchases it. Also the game is very unstable, it may require many kinds of tricks to make it work as intended. The game was badly ported to new generation machines, even you have the newest generation hardware, it would still lags like hell (I can confirm that because it happened with me). The game was a classic, but the way it was ported, disgust me.… Expand
  78. MIke_Levin
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    It's based on the Age of Empire Games from the 1997 & 1998. While they contain many materials, content, and strategies that is just like those in the past, this one has addition buttons/tools to use that was absent before and that it would make your work a lot easier to do. They're smart and helpful.

    But, the biggest bonus about this game is the effects: it looks more beautiful than Age    It's based on the Age of Empire Games from the 1997 & 1998. While they contain many materials, content, and strategies that is just like those in the past, this one has addition buttons/tools to use that was absent before and that it would make your work a lot easier to do. They're smart and helpful.

    But, the biggest bonus about this game is the effects: it looks more beautiful than Age of Empires or Age of Empires: Rise of Rome. I love the way they look. The dialogue or character talks was also a bonus that the previous games didn't include much.

    The content, strategy mode, and A.I. intelligence level is in the same style as the previous games. But, the game is more easier and more interesting than before.    … Expand
  79. Fighter
    May 29, 2016
    10
    Age of Empires 2 is a very good game overall. Basically, it's a fun game a lot, but Age of Empires I like most is the Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors Expansion. Age of Empires has good graphics for the time, and is one of the best strategy games in real world time. Its gameplay is excellent, and Ensenble Studios did work in both. In the game you have to lead a village to become an empire,Age of Empires 2 is a very good game overall. Basically, it's a fun game a lot, but Age of Empires I like most is the Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors Expansion. Age of Empires has good graphics for the time, and is one of the best strategy games in real world time. Its gameplay is excellent, and Ensenble Studios did work in both. In the game you have to lead a village to become an empire, have to make an army to attack your enemies and finish them. This is a type of game that calls me a lot my attention. I highly recommend this game, it is one of the games that will never get out of your head, and you will love forever. It will give hours of gameplay a game, and you will very difficult challenges to meet you, and this is a unique game.… Expand
  80. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  81. Lokidos
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    one of the top 10 BEST EVER GAMES CREATED! I cant say anything else just fulfilling to upload it...None of the games that are being released nowadays will ever reach the mastery of this piece of art. (creating ur own campaign??? in which other game!?!?)
  82. jeffciv
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    One of the absolute best PC games of all time, top 10!

    The gameplay is outstanding and balanced. Multiplayer and single player, as well as campaign.... all are near-perfect. The modding capability, the AI scripting possibilities, the sound, and even the 2-D graphics. Superb. With the recent updates to allow it to run on modern hardware, and new expansions, makes it unique in the    One of the absolute best PC games of all time, top 10!

    The gameplay is outstanding and balanced. Multiplayer and single player, as well as campaign.... all are near-perfect. The modding capability, the AI scripting possibilities, the sound, and even the 2-D graphics. Superb.

    With the recent updates to allow it to run on modern hardware, and new expansions, makes it unique in the annals of PC gaming history.    … Expand
  83. iseeall
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    One of the best RTS games with great multiplayer, excellent 2D graphics and a huge online community until it was sadly closed by Microsoft. By today's standards, it lacks automation and explanations. E.g. you won't easily find tips that pikemen are best against cavalry. And to create production queues for units you'd need to click the same button wildly many times. But for at least 7 yearsOne of the best RTS games with great multiplayer, excellent 2D graphics and a huge online community until it was sadly closed by Microsoft. By today's standards, it lacks automation and explanations. E.g. you won't easily find tips that pikemen are best against cavalry. And to create production queues for units you'd need to click the same button wildly many times. But for at least 7 years (somewhere between 1998 and 2006) it was one of the most played RTS games in LAN parties. If anything, you should check it out for historical/research purposes. And its graphics are drawn with so much care and detail, that if not the low resolution the game would appeal even to today's gamers.… Expand
  84. TheMasiMan1
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, well has an average storyline, but you shouldnt buy it for the storyline, buy it for the awesome customised battles. Theres a few problems though: Its hard to record gameplay out of AoE 2, since OBS cant record it and Fraps FPS counter glitches and makes the game slow down, theres 3 different screen resolutions, one of the works, the other two go off myAge of Empires II: The Age of Kings, well has an average storyline, but you shouldnt buy it for the storyline, buy it for the awesome customised battles. Theres a few problems though: Its hard to record gameplay out of AoE 2, since OBS cant record it and Fraps FPS counter glitches and makes the game slow down, theres 3 different screen resolutions, one of the works, the other two go off my screen, but its from 1999 so its excusable. I will still give it a 10/10, because its so old, and were still playing it. Should you buy it? No. Buy the HD edition, it fixes all the problems above.… Expand
  85. CheeseSteakJim
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest video game codes ever created. An undisputed God of computer games, and therefore gaming history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  86. cryhardhumor
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    It's a simple but at the same time sophisticated and intelligent game. The wide variety of different modes and scenarios you can choose from ensure that it never gets old of tired. Even though it was released almost 20 years ago, I still dust it off and pop it in for a few hours of fun on a rainy day. It really is timeless
  87. joaopontesvaz
    May 12, 2015
    9
    Graphics: 9.2 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 9.0 Fun/Story: 9.0

    My favorite strategy game of all time. Nice graphics, nice online and LAN multiplayer. A must have RTS.
  88. kloplos
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    This is the game that defined its genre. Even now a decade and a half later, it is still among the best RTS games available. If you're a fan of RTS games, then this is a definite must-have.
  89. derek10
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    It's a classic that must NOT die, even if its graphics are clearly outdated, it's fun and its AI is very intelligent (especially in Conquerors and Forgotten) though sometimes it's bugging and my enemies begin to build towers non-stop lol and sometimes they don't build artillery units but seems to be fixed in Forgotten.
  90. Gregon
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    This game is the gold standard for historical real time strategy (RTS) games. I best remember it for its competitive multiplayer and elaborate defenses/sieges. Well-balanced, fun, and colorful.
  91. Komi
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    One of the best games so far, with much respect from me personally. It affected the RTS genre much and as can be seen from the huge community which still plays it, it is time-affection-less. In other words, AOE2 is one of the games you could enjoy in 2004,2014,2024 just as fair. In some aspects it of course got old compared to the new stuff, yet it doesn't push you away. Adding my ownOne of the best games so far, with much respect from me personally. It affected the RTS genre much and as can be seen from the huge community which still plays it, it is time-affection-less. In other words, AOE2 is one of the games you could enjoy in 2004,2014,2024 just as fair. In some aspects it of course got old compared to the new stuff, yet it doesn't push you away. Adding my own sense - AOE2 graphics are pleasing the eye more than AOE3 and most of the new games! :)… Expand
  92. dinosauryoshi
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    I spent many, many hours playing this as a kid and still go back to it to this day. I love the amount of civilizations (especially with the conquerors expansion), units, buildings and maps available and of course the addictive, easy to pick up and yet difficult to master gameplay. I'll always remember this game for its great soundtrack too. My only gripes were the population limit and howI spent many, many hours playing this as a kid and still go back to it to this day. I love the amount of civilizations (especially with the conquerors expansion), units, buildings and maps available and of course the addictive, easy to pick up and yet difficult to master gameplay. I'll always remember this game for its great soundtrack too. My only gripes were the population limit and how you had to manually get each farmer to start a new farm once it had expired (although this was fixed with the expansion). Regardless of these minor flaws this is one of those games I'll never forget. The visuals were great for the time, and the gameplay thoroughly addictive and fun. A classic, no doubt about it. I remember playing a lot of Red Alert and Total Annihilation but this is the game that always sticks out as the best.… Expand
  93. ZZZGheronZZZ
    Jun 1, 2014
    7
    Great LAN play. Mostly similar to AOE II which was a masterpiece of gaming. The addition of Gods is fantastic but a little more work probably could've netted better results.
  94. Rewaider
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Well, to start: I don't believe how this game got less than some CoD ones, and less than those all crappy games that have only graphics.
    Age of empires II is one of the most creative games I've ever seen (suffered thousands of plagiarism after being released). It is basically two games in one! The scenario editor, a powerful editor which allows you to create your own world, your own game    Well, to start: I don't believe how this game got less than some CoD ones, and less than those all crappy games that have only graphics.
    Age of empires II is one of the most creative games I've ever seen (suffered thousands of plagiarism after being released). It is basically two games in one! The scenario editor, a powerful editor which allows you to create your own world, your own game in any style (RPG, B&D, and whatever), and have the awesome multiplayer, in which you can load your own scenario, or play one of the several modes it have!
    It deserves a lot more than 9.0 (in my opinion should be awarded by a 9.5-9.8, because it's (if not the best) one of the best games ever! To summarize, I will write the positive and negative points bellow:

    POSITIVE POINTS
    - Awesome gameplay, and perfectly balanced;
    - Scenario editor with thousands of possibilities, letting you make anything!;
    - It doens't takes that much money from you (like those recent games, which any item costs around 10 Dollars);
    - Is the first one to have this theme (and well-succeeded);
    - Great graphics (for its time), overcoming many games made two or three years past it!;
    - Almost no annoying bug, just helpful bugs (like invisible unit trick, invisible tile trick, heal unit trick, etc);
    - It can be a noob game, for relax, or can be a fuqin hardcore game (depending the way you play it!);
    - Quite good ES campaigns;
    - Many sound effects of good quality.
    - Good voice actors;

    NEGATIVE POINTS
    - Some annoying pathfinding bugs;
    - Repetitive combat sounds;
    - Shadows aren't very realistic;
    - Water sucks;
    - ES campaigns are too lengthy, and sometimes boring to play;
    - Some not well done objects (such as Flowers 1,2,3,4, cracks, etc);
    - Too dumb AI (However you can design your own);
    - Stupid Villagers, that walks in a disorganized way and sometimes can slow your economy down;
    - Some bugs could be solved down before releasing.

    So those are all I think about AOK. Despite having some bugs, it still awesome and (IMO) the best game ever! (Better than those all recent overrated games).
    Play it by a whole before judging it just by the multiplayer/random map. One half of the game is in the scenario editor, DO NOT MISS IT!    … Expand
  95. CallOfGaming
    May 3, 2014
    9
    This game is one of the best RTSs ever to exist. It has multiple factions from which you can choose from, and each one has its own technology and strategy. The campaign is a bit lame for my taste, so I kinda just play with my friends on Skirmish mode. It has multiple buildings and troops you can create and improve. Even though it's from '99, it has resisted time well, and a fullfilingThis game is one of the best RTSs ever to exist. It has multiple factions from which you can choose from, and each one has its own technology and strategy. The campaign is a bit lame for my taste, so I kinda just play with my friends on Skirmish mode. It has multiple buildings and troops you can create and improve. Even though it's from '99, it has resisted time well, and a fullfiling experience lies in here. Go and play it then!… Expand
  96. Wolfie1987
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    It's just so goood. I enjoy playing this much more than any other RTS game, because it has more heart and soul and charm. Do you need fancy graphics to enjoy chess? Maybe if the pieces were ultra realistic statues that could move like in that Harry Potter movie. The AOE2 gameplay is perfect, love this game.
  97. CedricParker
    Mar 17, 2014
    10
    A classic RTS, they improved from Age of Empires and just made it soo much better. I totally recommend this game to anybody. It's simple yet difficult but always extremely fun.
  98. UncleOctopus
    Mar 1, 2014
    1
    This is the level of stupidity of RTS and No one is playing it 5years after release. This is because the multiplayer experience is still the same...crappy... The graphics are not anything special, but the gameplay is even worse, which is what really matters. So dont spare a single buck..
    BOREDOM UNLIMITED//
  99. DoctorHulk
    Mar 1, 2014
    1
    This is not even close to a masterpiece. Not only are the singleplayer missions boooring and historically incorrect, it has nothing to offer to new RTS players, as well as old RTS players, and is the most badly-balanced game I have ever played in my career. It is also a lot of fun watching stupid people waste time on it, especially when they play multiplayer. The AI could use an additionalThis is not even close to a masterpiece. Not only are the singleplayer missions boooring and historically incorrect, it has nothing to offer to new RTS players, as well as old RTS players, and is the most badly-balanced game I have ever played in my career. It is also a lot of fun watching stupid people waste time on it, especially when they play multiplayer. The AI could use an additional difficulty mode, because the hardest mode isn't hard enough for real RTS veterans. I have to highlight the multiplayer again, because it is absolutely ****… Expand
  100. marshaldevil
    Mar 1, 2014
    1
    Booooooring game... If you are drunk, then getting out of your booze is simple.. Just play it..MUSTT PLAY!!
    he first i played this game it was like..OH GOD, Is this even a game? The second time, seriously i never played this the second time. Actually there are people who're jobless.. And yea. it's for them. I dont understand THIS UNREALISTIC SO CALLED STRATEGY GAME..
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PC Game of 1999
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 1999

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. GameZone
    81
    Simply an awesome game - great in historical imagery, solid in sound and game play, and a lot of fun to play. The Age of Kings deserves its title.
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  2. Game Over Online
    87
    It’s not a significant improvement as far as gameplay and graphics, but it does help further the claim of AOE as a solid gaming title and a quality multiplayer game. The originality may be gone, but the idea lives on.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    I never got into the original game, yet I find AoE II enchanting. The sheer depth of the technology tree and evolution of the civilisation are always a surprise. I particularly like the intuitive logic that makes battles more tactical.
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