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. LollaV.
    Jul 20, 2007
    6
    Quite mediocre, especially if compared to the AWESOME, perfect-scored AoE II.
  2. Anon
    Dec 24, 2004
    6
    If you like the idea of building a city in historical times with average graphics then this is the game for you. This makes the game sound quite boring but it can become addictive. A 6 out of 10.
  3. gbarules2999T
    Sep 19, 2007
    6
    A little lame, I must say. While it is a fun little diversion and doesn't eat up your hard drive, the graphics have not aged well, the AI is very stale, and the game wasn't that groundbreaking ten years ago. While you can get the first and second game for ten dollars, just play with it to see where AoE II came from. Don't expect anything better. Go play Rise of Nations instead.
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    Apr 17, 2018
    7
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  5. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 21, 2019
    7
    It was one of the fathers of RTS video games. It was so innovative for 1997, but even being such an historical partof video games it had its problems.. I played it first in 2004 after playing Empire Earth, Age of Empires II... and it was boring for me, and I'm certain it was because of having played newer RTS video games, but still I didn't have a good feeling playing it. I understand howIt was one of the fathers of RTS video games. It was so innovative for 1997, but even being such an historical partof video games it had its problems.. I played it first in 2004 after playing Empire Earth, Age of Empires II... and it was boring for me, and I'm certain it was because of having played newer RTS video games, but still I didn't have a good feeling playing it. I understand how important it was for the industry tho, so I give it a 7/10.… Expand
  6. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    6
    The game was always really fun and the historical aspect of it is incredible, but I always liked its successor more.
  7. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    Ormai vecchio, ma ancora totalmente giocabile lo ritengo il padre degli RTS.
  8. emre-kumas
    Jun 27, 2023
    7
    Age of Empires, a groundbreaking real-time strategy game released in 1997, remains a significant entry in the genre. With its historical backdrop, resource management mechanics, and tactical warfare, it captivated players and paved the way for future strategy games.

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

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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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