Age of Empires IV

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 473 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 339 out of 473
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 473
  3. Negative: 76 out of 473
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  1. santinc98
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Nice way of telling how the battles of history changes the way that we live, good gameplay, it could improve on graphics
  2. BreizhPilou
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    We can feel the legacy of AOE II in AOE IV, and it feels good. The campaign is awesome and the documentaries are very well made. A few performance issues remain at launch but nothing too hard.
  3. dgolubets
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Exactly what I expected of the game.
    If you like multiplayer RTS but tired of SC2 - definitely try AoE4.
  4. Voyagerx
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Great skill based game! Only your skill matters here. Instead of developing a character in an RPG by leveling up YOU develop yourself from time to time. There is always a good reason why you lost the last game. Learn from every lost game, don't repeat the mistakes you made and you will be a high elo player very soon.

    Don't believe what others say, game is balanced as it is. You need to    Great skill based game! Only your skill matters here. Instead of developing a character in an RPG by leveling up YOU develop yourself from time to time. There is always a good reason why you lost the last game. Learn from every lost game, don't repeat the mistakes you made and you will be a high elo player very soon.

    Don't believe what others say, game is balanced as it is. You need to be at least Top 1% to notice balance issues. Like I said, only your skill depends.

    A former Master SC2 player    … Expand
  5. Voodoo123
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Solid classic RTS with a fascinating documentary wrapped into the campaign interwoven as each new mission starts. The gameplay is addictive if a little repetitive over longer sessions of play.
  6. chrij
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    It's a great game because it's similar to the good old AoE 2, the Age of Kings. The developers did a good job in the art design, the UI, the sound-design and also the fractions. It looks good even on my 7 year old gaming PC. Only in 4 vs 4 games I have to go on low settings.
    The campaign is also very good. I like also the history videos. Great stuff.
    There is some content to come with    It's a great game because it's similar to the good old AoE 2, the Age of Kings. The developers did a good job in the art design, the UI, the sound-design and also the fractions. It looks good even on my 7 year old gaming PC. Only in 4 vs 4 games I have to go on low settings.
    The campaign is also very good. I like also the history videos. Great stuff.
    There is some content to come with AoE 4 and I really think it has the potential to become played for years. We just have to build up a strong community and playerbase.
    8/10 is just for one reason: There is no option to buy a DVD or BlueRay (just Download) and if ordered in a box it is just some cheap paper without any love for detail. To be said: Better having a cheap box for a good game than a good box for a cheap game.    … Expand
  7. Tomo314
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Yes, the game runs on 1 core.
    Yes, the game requires dx12.
    Yes, there are many jambs in the game (hotkeys, statters, no ranked at the start of the game). BUT It's !New! part of one of the most popular RTS series. Which RTS series is still alive? WC3? Hello Blizard with their Reforged. SC2? Blizard again, and given the current state of the studio, they are unlikely to be able to    Yes, the game runs on 1 core.
    Yes, the game requires dx12.
    Yes, there are many jambs in the game (hotkeys, statters, no ranked at the start of the game).

    BUT

    It's !New! part of one of the most popular RTS series.
    Which RTS series is still alive?
    WC3? Hello Blizard with their Reforged.
    SC2? Blizard again, and given the current state of the studio, they are unlikely to be able to revive, even if they want to.
    C&C? Hi EA with their policy of burying the original series and unwillingness to properly support the developers (RiP Visceral Games). Be happy with the remaster of the first part with a bunch of bugs on top (on the already clumsy engine of the original).
    There is little hope for Company of Heroes 3. Either it will be a clone of the 1st part with bows, or it will repeat the fate of the 2nd.
    Stronghold? Warlords from FireFly Studios showed that nothing good can be ugly developed by developers.
    The Dow series, Supreme Commander, Cossacks, Rise of Nations and other less well-known RTS are also dead.
    Attempts by indie developers to do something serious turn out to be a failure (Iron Harvest could have shown something in theory, but the balance and variety of mechanics is close to 0).

    Given that AoE4 has a well thought out gameplay, it is interesting and varied - the game will live on and, hopefully, evolve. The rest can be finished without serious injections of man-hours.

    P.s. And there is also hope for AoM2 :)    … Expand
  8. brayerlucas
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    I play to the AOEs mainly for the campaigns and in this one they are amazing so I am completely satisfied : I like art direction, the gameplay is still great and changes are welcome. Great job Relic!
  9. Gpasternak
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Excellent gameplay. Good successor to AOE3. Video content also good. Recommend!
  10. Cthunluck
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Best value in gaming history - being able to play a new release for 1$ with the xbox live trial. If you're on the fence about trying this game out, use that option to play it for a month before buying on steam or w/e, super fun game.
  11. severouss
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    Doesn't revolutionize the formula, and it has some technical problems at launch, but this is honestly a damn good AoE game. Moreover, it has the potential to become by far the best in the series, since its graphics and mechanics create a very solid base to build on (via mods & future dlcs plus updates). And this is coming from someone who plays AoE since the first one.

    So, if you are into    Doesn't revolutionize the formula, and it has some technical problems at launch, but this is honestly a damn good AoE game. Moreover, it has the potential to become by far the best in the series, since its graphics and mechanics create a very solid base to build on (via mods & future dlcs plus updates). And this is coming from someone who plays AoE since the first one.

    So, if you are into this type of games, it's definitely worth a buy or at least worth a shot in game pass.    … Expand
  12. ZieOmega
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Game stays true to its origins in terms of RTS point and click with an amazing historical accuracy of history. At times, I felt like I was watching the History Channel and not actually playing a game lol. All in all, yes, 100% worth the release price and Relic revived my confidence on this great gem! I cannot wait till Company of Heroes 3 releases after playing this.

    What you see on the    Game stays true to its origins in terms of RTS point and click with an amazing historical accuracy of history. At times, I felt like I was watching the History Channel and not actually playing a game lol. All in all, yes, 100% worth the release price and Relic revived my confidence on this great gem! I cannot wait till Company of Heroes 3 releases after playing this.

    What you see on the 4K HDR video cut screens is nice from other players or screen shots, but what you don't experience when playing the game is the history that draws you into each stage of the campaign experience before reliving it as you control the battlefield.

    All I can say is wow, they knocked this out of the park and then some.    … Expand
  13. kracors2
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    un gran juego volviendo con todo, el padre de los juegos de extrategia. jugabilidad exquisita mas unidades mas edificios. extrategia pura y dura.
  14. LBKirby
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    The king of RTS games is back! Had to make a new account just to recommend this gem. They didn't reinvent the wheel at all but they took everything great about AoE 2 and 3 and expanded upon it tremendously. You'll definitely get your ass kicked if you're new but it's a ton of fun to just "get good". The graphics, UI and history channel-style cutscenes aren't for everyone, but for me itThe king of RTS games is back! Had to make a new account just to recommend this gem. They didn't reinvent the wheel at all but they took everything great about AoE 2 and 3 and expanded upon it tremendously. You'll definitely get your ass kicked if you're new but it's a ton of fun to just "get good". The graphics, UI and history channel-style cutscenes aren't for everyone, but for me it modernizes the game just enough to still have the nostalgic feel while being an entirely new experience in it's own right. Haven't lost track of time while playing like this in a long while… Expand
  15. Ko5che1
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    FINALLY NEW AAA RTS! It's all what I want to say. Nice cinematics in campaigns, multiplayer, not many civs, but it's not a clons as in AoE2 with small changes. I love AoE2 and AoE3, and this mix of them very nice as for me. I hope what game will be live so long as AoE2. I don't whan't say something about graphic, i think what is's part not about stategis. And yes - Русь топ.
  16. YouMoMCallME
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Best Medieval Strategy Game !!!!
    After so many years to see a worthy sequel to one of my favorite childhood games.

    The only thing I would give a minus for is the very bad AI.
  17. crisk19
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    One of the best RTS to be released in recent years despite it's technical hiccups. I am glad and thankfull we got a new AoE despite what people here are saying. Thank you Microsoft, World's Edge and Relic!
  18. penk14
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Best strategy game with Humankind since civilization 6, both in gamepass :D
  19. Manja_
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing **** banger by Microsoft, some people will suck the D of AoE2 everytime but man, this one gets a 10 from me as a rts fan
  20. martinezm31
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    The best strategy game of 2021. One or two details to polish but overall a very good game
  21. malfinator
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    It's actually great AOE. Love the historic campaign so far. It feels like direct upgrade and mix of aoe2+aoe3 and also it feels a bit like stronghold. It just needs some more work (and some stuff is really missing like player scores ingame, minimap filters and many other features should be added) so I hope it will get frequent updates and I can't wait for the mods and hopefully, in time,It's actually great AOE. Love the historic campaign so far. It feels like direct upgrade and mix of aoe2+aoe3 and also it feels a bit like stronghold. It just needs some more work (and some stuff is really missing like player scores ingame, minimap filters and many other features should be added) so I hope it will get frequent updates and I can't wait for the mods and hopefully, in time, multiplayer will be as successful as in aoe2.… Expand
  22. Gaudy
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Brutal. Una vuelta a los orígenes. Infinito, se nota claramente que está basado en el II. Las civilizaciones son muy distintas y el nivel de aprendizaje el adecuado. Va muy fluido incluso con el mapa a tope de recursos. Cómo contra me parecen pocas 9 civilizaciones y pocas opciones.
  23. Anglian
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Really good mechanics. Everything feels smooth. being a long time RTS player, I loved the way they crafted this game. 9/10
  24. BlackLung17
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    I genuinely cannot get enough of this game. I love the documentaries that play before missions. The Villager AI is very good, whereas I feel sometimes the AI for your fighters isn’t the greatest but that’s an absolute nitpick from an amazing game. Cannot recommend anymore and I definitely intend on going back and playing some of the older AoE games.
  25. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  26. gothburz
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    AOE4 gives off strong AOE2 vibes and it feels great to play! Really takes you back.
  27. Yukinon
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Es tan bueno como el AOE2, sentí también que es una mezcla con Empire Earth, otro gran rts de mi gusto, el combate se siente más fluido y frenetico que la anterior entrega, sin duda lo mejor de lo mejor
  28. Jermwill
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    By far the best AoE if you let it be. Love the campaign especially, but every aspect of the game is great to me. It isn’t perfect and people’s complaints are legit (pathfinding, etc.,) but to me, they’re making a mountain out of a molehill. 10/10 recommend
  29. Trix122
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    best game of the series, dont listen to the babies whos till play aoe2, they live in the past.

    With some balance and updates will turn into best rts ever.
  30. thegldt
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    I came in with low expectations and wasn't initially a fan of the toy-ish aesthetic of the graphics. But I've grown to appreciate it and also recognize the whole "documentary" theme going on throughout the game. First, the obvious, are the real-world 4K shots of historical places and artwork with overlapping CGI that matches the game's art style to deliver a 'National Geographic' styleI came in with low expectations and wasn't initially a fan of the toy-ish aesthetic of the graphics. But I've grown to appreciate it and also recognize the whole "documentary" theme going on throughout the game. First, the obvious, are the real-world 4K shots of historical places and artwork with overlapping CGI that matches the game's art style to deliver a 'National Geographic' style presentation. Next, I noticed all the yellow/gold visual effects (like the CGI) are really sort of metaphors to present the game world as some sort of "virtual reality documentary". You'll notice the gold animations appear on construction animations, for example, to portray the passing of time, signifying multiple people (not just your one literal game unit) built that cathedral over time. I notice these kinds of visual metaphors throughout the game and really appreciate they put that kind of thought and detail into it. Besides that: gameplay is great, voices/narration, score, and sound effects are immersive. Wish the load times were shorter (but maybe that's on my hardware).… Expand
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. Riot Pixels
    Feb 23, 2022
    70
    Age of Empires 4 is based on a solid foundation created way back during the last millennium, but it suffers from a plethora of annoying little flaws and drawbacks. Some of them will be fixed with patches and maybe future DLCs, if we’re lucky, but even then, it’s a far cry from the stellar Age of Empires 2.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    80
    A very decent sequel of a great series that builds up on its legacy rather than dramatically changing it. Enjoy eight very different experiences for each playable nation as you go through their most significant historical periods in great detail.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Jan 27, 2022
    88
    A solid campaign and endless customization for single-player, co-op and online play, Age of Empires IV deserves a ton of credit for making turn-based strategy a treat to play.
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