Age of Empires

 PC
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 439 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 350 out of 439
  2. Mixed: 67 out of 439
  3. Negative: 22 out of 439
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  1. kndr
    May 23, 2021
    2
    After playing aom this feels like a chore. It is just boring and nothing really appeal me.

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PC Game of 1997
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
3
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 1997

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Game Revolution
    83
    Despite its flaws, Age of Empires is great fun to play. The graphics and sound effects are of high quality, and the computer plays a respectable game. In fact, there is a very large selection of AIs to choose from in the scenario editor.
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  2. All Game Guide
    90
    Combines great graphics, real-time strategy and an intriguing plot (our own history!) to raise a phoenix from the ashes of wayside, ordinary strategy games.
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  3. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    Gamers with an interest in history, and no aversion to a rather abstract rendition of same, should love the atmosphere and feel of the game. And anyone who appreciates a solid, lovingly-crafted work of design should appreciate the overall quality of this product.
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