Age of Empires IV

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 473 Ratings

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  1. Wut1234
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Great game, and if you are into RTS games you will absolutely love this. You will like this.
  2. Salvadorenorico
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Probably on of the best Age of Empires game ever done, if you play the campaign you wil learn a lot of history in europe.
  3. Jubus
    Nov 2, 2021
    8
    Great new addition to the AOE franchise. It is instantly familiar to anyone who played AOE2 but with enough changes to make it feel fresh and new, particularly when you get into the way every CIV plays differently.
    Single player campaigns are extremely well done, and I've been enjoying my experience with multiplayer matches so far.
  4. charmingdruid9
    Nov 2, 2021
    4
    +the graphics are amazing
    -moving is clunky and has no wasd option
    -the games currently balanced for early game rush to hide the lack of end game content
    -lack of civs and campaigns
  5. Voltec89
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    There is not much to say, one of the best rts I've ever played, and I've played many. Age of Empires 4 is similar to Age of Empires 2, but with many improved aspects. Sure, there is still needs to add something like other civilizations but as it stands now, Age of Empires 4 deserves 10/10.
  6. theking104
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    what the rts needed. it's fun and innovative.
    the graphics were chosen so that it also runs on smaller systems. The sound backdrop is affected. it is a solid game, it still needs more updates, these were promised by the developers.
  7. somedevsaregood
    Nov 2, 2021
    0
    So the devs called me sexest for not liking the voice actors voice. I thought it was bland and wasnt rough enough to bring me into the setting. Since i was a male i was discriminated just for critisms and called a sexest wich is also defamtion of character. This is illegal in the state i live in as well do to the lose of money paying for this product. Defemation is the lose of money andSo the devs called me sexest for not liking the voice actors voice. I thought it was bland and wasnt rough enough to bring me into the setting. Since i was a male i was discriminated just for critisms and called a sexest wich is also defamtion of character. This is illegal in the state i live in as well do to the lose of money paying for this product. Defemation is the lose of money and then telling others i was sexest. Im pro choice for womens rights and trans rights. But being called sexest cause i dont like the voice actor and was wondering when they were going to give a option to change the voice.
    So the game is actually bad as well and dont suggest to pay for this product at full price i say $10 on sale or game pass. Graphics are terrible, animations are terrible, AI pathing is bad, there is no option to turn off pop cap for a sandbox skirimish.
    All and all i say stay away from this game cause it was made by true sexest.    … Expand
  8. thedude182
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Stop comparing this to earlier games. The campaigns are really fun and the story telling / videos are top notch. Just don't overthink it and start playing. The hours will fly by. Has been years since i had so much gaming time.
  9. ADrunkenRabbit
    Nov 1, 2021
    5
    The campaigns are good, they chose interesting time periods, and the presentation is really good. They made some documentaries that go along with them that I love and are genuinely great.

    My issue is that I am not an AoE 2 super fan. I don't think it's best "Age of" title (that's Mythology), I don't think it's the best historically influenced RTS (that'd be Rise of Nations), it was a    The campaigns are good, they chose interesting time periods, and the presentation is really good. They made some documentaries that go along with them that I love and are genuinely great.

    My issue is that I am not an AoE 2 super fan. I don't think it's best "Age of" title (that's Mythology), I don't think it's the best historically influenced RTS (that'd be Rise of Nations), it was a great RTS for 1999 but has since been long surpassed. As such I find AoE 4 to be very mediocre, because it is one of the most unimpressive and pointless AoE 2 clones ever. It might be better than AoE 3 as it doesn't have any of the additions I disliked but it doesn't progress the series in any way what so ever and as such is more boring so far.

    Graphically it's 10 years out of date. I get making games that can run on potatoes but this barely scales at all. And it doesn't even run that well considering what is being rendered/simulated. There are no quality of life improvements. The new mechanics are slim. The scale has not changed at all.

    Is it a bad game? Not really, it's just a pointless one.    … Expand
  10. dgolubets
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Exactly what I expected of the game.
    If you like multiplayer RTS but tired of SC2 - definitely try AoE4.
  11. Paulvern
    Nov 1, 2021
    4
    If it was the first chapter I would have given a solid 10. But it's the 4th and it's worse than the second and the third.
    At the moment it has a lot of bugs (oh yes AoE 3 had a lot of bugs and still have, but I paid 10 EUR for it, not 60). Just to mention some of the most common bugs, units jump on and off walls at random (they seem to teleport!), units don't know where to go in the    If it was the first chapter I would have given a solid 10. But it's the 4th and it's worse than the second and the third.
    At the moment it has a lot of bugs (oh yes AoE 3 had a lot of bugs and still have, but I paid 10 EUR for it, not 60). Just to mention some of the most common bugs, units jump on and off walls at random (they seem to teleport!), units don't know where to go in the middle of a forest, many units don't even defend themselves if you don't command them to attack the enemy.
    Graphics are bad, I mean not only not better than 15 years ago but much more paler, everything seems as if a veil of fog is covering everything.
    The campaign is long but definitely not interesting. You won't command the same character for more than two missions and if you let he die during the mission, no problem, the mission will go on anyway. There isn't any story, just history. And it may be interesting to see how medieval weapons worked but I would have appreciated a story, a character to follow and a civilization to develop.
    Every mission is just 'defend the castle', 'attack the castle' and the only strategy is to make siege weapons and a lot of soldiers, gain meter by meter and destroy the enemy. Many missions can be finished without ever lowering the maximum number of units at your disposal.
    And that is the next big problem. With a cap of 200 nothing seems real, big battles seem just mock battles done by a poor guy with some plastic soldiers on a pale carpet.
    There are just a bunch of civilizations and at least two or three of them are practically the same.

    Multiplayer is not bad at all and if you can find a bunch of friends to play with, the game will give you some joy. But AoE II or III will give you the same or more joy.
    Improve the performance, add more civilizations and resolve some bugs, then sell it at 30 EUR and you will have a good game. Now it has too few for too much money.    … Expand
  12. 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!
  13. Alper412
    Oct 31, 2021
    3
    Age of Empires III released in 2005 and this game released in 2021 but it looks like released in 2008 That's all my comment.
  14. 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
  15. Rainbow_Gurke
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very cool game i like it :) the AI is ok and the multiplayer is good i wait now for mods and map editor… Expand
  16. Frank68
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Este juego es un buen paso adelante para la franquicia y aunque no es perfecto cumple bastante bien , sin duda alguna una gran opción para pc. Y si eres usuario de xbox gamepass es un imperdible.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Flandmor
    Oct 31, 2021
    1
    It's funny when in 2021 there is no language change, but it is tied to the system. Maybe I want to go through the game in French? Now what should I change the system language for the sake of this?
  20. Spyken
    Oct 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game got this unfinished fealing and do not live up to his expectation of a age of empire franchise.

    Units responsiveness is low.

    Physique of projectile are lob homing missile, that belong in modern time, played in a medieval era, showing the mediocre skill of the developper, in making the game historicaly acurate.

    The siege weapon are roaming like mecanize tank, on auto pilote.

    All in game units are solid like buildings, not able to push other units around.

    All units are not affected by enemy attack. Cavalery stop charge when attacking, showing a lack of figthing knowlege of medieval time.

    Farms require no maintenance.

    Tree do not regrow.

    There is no season change and no day/nigth.

    Animal do not reproduce.

    The Animal are static being that do not move around or affected by other annimal.

    It is well known that roads help speed up movement of units, but the in game roads are only a automated paint on land, like the decoration around every building.

    Building can't be build together to wall in city, like in medieval time, but building are spaced like in modern time.

    All building are square.

    Golden gosth are not place older for units to work, but only a ugly speed up art, that people can't see.

    Fire animation so much not noticable that developper need to hadd a icon over it.

    Units look all the same.

    In play naration is monotone and wave away any interess to the game moment.

    Players can't select their color.

    Map and units editor is not avalable at lunch.

    The art compilation is ony one picture, scaming players who buy delux edition for it.

    The coat of arm is too simplistic to be a feature.

    The game feal like a age of empire 0,5 then a age of empire 4.    … Expand
  21. GuruSeemann
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Richtig geiles Game. Darauf habe ich gewartet. Weiter so! Ich zocke das durch
  22. 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
  23. Selaxio
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    soy fan de la saga Age of empires y este titulo me fascino con su buena campaña escenas legendarias y gráficos muy buenos
  24. Alliance2
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This is the best RTS I've played in years, such an epic return for the greatest RTS series of all time! The tutorial is a great intro and the campaign is wonderful and I've even learned some history along the way!
  25. AsapLeo44
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    En resumen es un AoE 2 remake por llamarlo de alguna manera, las campañas es como jugar un documental, están muy bien echas; aparte de que el gameplay es muy divertido aprendes historia de la mejor manera. El diseño artístico esta muy bien logrado, aunque por otro lado el apartado grafico no es de lo mejor pero esta al nivel suficiente para la next gen. Además con los antecedentes de elEn resumen es un AoE 2 remake por llamarlo de alguna manera, las campañas es como jugar un documental, están muy bien echas; aparte de que el gameplay es muy divertido aprendes historia de la mejor manera. El diseño artístico esta muy bien logrado, aunque por otro lado el apartado grafico no es de lo mejor pero esta al nivel suficiente para la next gen. Además con los antecedentes de el estudio es un hecho que se ira agregando mas y mejor contenido para mantener al juego con vida y interés para sus usuarios.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. inquisitor1009
    Oct 30, 2021
    0
    The piece of garbage:

    graphics 0/10 -> 2010 year
    animation 0/10 -> 1990 year
    physics 0/10 -> 1999 year
    campaign 0/10
    progress from previous games -100/10

    "We had the remaster assets and we used them." The Game's quality for $ 10 a month from Microsoft.
  28. vitala
    Oct 30, 2021
    0
    Weak storyline, mediocre and boring gameplay, poor optimization. You can pass by, you will not lose anything.
  29. JohnLSD
    Oct 30, 2021
    0
    Terrible graphics, nothing new, many missing features and QOL. If this game would've been released in 1997 nobody would've bought it. Probably everything that is missing now will be added behind a pay wall. 60 euro for this and 120 euros for a complete game (like AoE 2)... totally not worth it.
  30. atom1989
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Good gameplay. Not bad graphics, also love to watch videos. Highly reccomend
  31. Paul_M_Dema
    Oct 30, 2021
    3
    I am more solo vs AI player and i have to say that AoE4 AI is useless. Full of bugs and does nothing interesting. In AoE 2 I couldn't handle strongest AI but here Hardest is a joke. Beat it in first try. Game is full of bugs and stupid moments like all enemies being red (even graphs line are red after game ends... gods...). Customization of match is minimal.
    Graphic is too cartoon-ish,    I am more solo vs AI player and i have to say that AoE4 AI is useless. Full of bugs and does nothing interesting. In AoE 2 I couldn't handle strongest AI but here Hardest is a joke. Beat it in first try. Game is full of bugs and stupid moments like all enemies being red (even graphs line are red after game ends... gods...). Customization of match is minimal.
    Graphic is too cartoon-ish, can't properly distinguish between soldiers. ANd a lot more...
    Goods parts are new New Age builds and scout system (gathering sheeps and hunting)
    Overall game is not worth it. AoE2 is better for vs AI    … Expand
  32. martinezm31
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    The best strategy game of 2021. One or two details to polish but overall a very good game
  33. 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
  34. Gpasternak
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Excellent gameplay. Good successor to AOE3. Video content also good. Recommend!
  35. 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.
  36. raboribus
    Oct 29, 2021
    0
    The graphics are bad, especially combat motion is very bad.
    The campaign is boring and the battle scene is not great.
  37. Ltatehere
    Oct 29, 2021
    6
    1. UI takes up too much space and it's modern look is not appropriate or the medieval time period.
    2. Every map looks and feels the same. Gets old fast.z
    3. No replays, AI has no personality, no random race, no color choice.
    4. Feels like a mobile game made by 10 people.
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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!
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. penk14
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Best strategy game with Humankind since civilization 6, both in gamepass :D
  45. RicardoDavid
    Oct 29, 2021
    1
    Campaigns suck. They should learn a bit more from latest AOE2 campaigns. The documentaries are nice though. Also, there are too many bugs, seems like a release from a small studio.
  46. Sanya09511
    Oct 29, 2021
    4
    Very bad grapchic. Bored gameplay... Not to bad Multiplayer...
    I am not recomend this game for new players
  47. antwerp
    Oct 29, 2021
    7
    Not so, bad however the previous versions were much more playable. There is no guiding story to focus on. There is just some kind of history lessons which are more boring then enternaining. Graphics is like it was released five years ago at Best. As a whole the game is quite dissapointing.
  48. IronOverlord
    Oct 29, 2021
    0
    This newest entry into the franchise got rid of everything that was added between II and III. The only difference between this game and AoE II is an increased distinction between factions. I have never seen such a large step backwards in a game series I had previously adored.
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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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