Age of Mythology

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 786 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 72 out of 786
  3. Negative: 19 out of 786
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  2. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Very good game, fun and complex, it includes fresh concepts to previous chain economic strategy games.
  3. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest strategy games of all time. Carried by a long and incredibly engaging single player campaign. Incredible unit variety and impactful god powers make for a lot of fun. Soundtrack is among the best ever.
  4. cranos96
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    One of the best strategy games ever. Game genre now sunk along with so many other games of the era, but fortunately there are people who make these games immortal. I played all the DLC, repurchased the remastered in 2014, and now... I'm waiting for the Retold remake. Let's hope it's not a pay-for-fun

    God save us and forgive us
  5. reMix1337
    May 20, 2023
    8
    I had an amazing time playing through the game. Definetely a recommendation for fans of the RTS genre!
  6. erfunfazli
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    An arthestic masterpiece.
    Very good gameplay and an acceptable graphics for 2002.
    A.O.M has an awesome story who made me to read about Greece gods.
    Factions and gods are really well designed and they are balanced very well. Also mythical units are wonderful. Age of mythology is one of the best strategic games of ever and it has its own brand and style in real time strategy games.
  7. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    While it has (unfortunately) not received a remake, like AoE2, it still holds up pretty well. Has the best campaign in the in the series. Also the soundtrack is the goat.
  8. Ovejomaru
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    One of my favorite RTS of all time, at the time it was a new concept that gave me hours and hours of fun and a game that I'm playing even now, 20 years after it's release.
  9. Autos
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    De los mejores juegos de estrategia que jugué, me trae nostalgia y lo volví a probar, sigue siendo igual de bueno que cuando la primera vez que lo probé
  10. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 21, 2022
    8
    olid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported under cover of an oil tanker to an unknown destinatio
  11. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    7
    Крута штука з дитинства, яка доповнювала AoE та Empire Earth. Про неї лише приємні спогади
  12. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    Интересный геймплей с поклонением богам, где каждый верит по разному, кто-то строит памятники богам, кто-то молится у храма, а кто-то живет войной! при этом каждый бог дает разные божественные чудеса, которыми порой можно перевернуть игруИнтересный геймплей с поклонением богам, где каждый верит по разному, кто-то строит памятники богам, кто-то молится у храма, а кто-то живет войной! при этом каждый бог дает разные божественные чудеса, которыми порой можно перевернуть игру
  13. Amorph0us
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    A fine way to integrate those mythologies in an Age of Empires games. Very successful.
  14. Kai82
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best „Age of“ game. It adds gods, mythological beasts / units and favor (faith) to the mix and has a remarkable story campaign based of Greek, Norse and Egyptian legends aka methodology. It is the same real time strategy concept as the other “Age of” games. You are gathering the resources
    gold, wood, food and added for this game favor (faith) to develop your kingdom. With the    The best „Age of“ game. It adds gods, mythological beasts / units and favor (faith) to the mix and has a remarkable story campaign based of Greek, Norse and Egyptian legends aka methodology. It is the same real time strategy concept as the other “Age of” games. You are gathering the resources
    gold, wood, food and added for this game favor (faith) to develop your kingdom. With the resources you can construct buildings, create units and research improvements. For a bigger chunk you can advance to a new age (archaic to classic to heroic to mythic age) each time unlocking new stuff. There are 3 different factions with Greeks including Atlanteans, Egyptians and Norse (Vikings). The new parts are the gods. You start with one of the main gods of the pantheon including bonuses and with each advancement you can chose between 2 different additional gods with different improvements. For example the Greek god of metalwork, blacksmiths and carpenters Hephaestus will give you benefits for weapons and armor in each age. Also each god gives you access to a one time wonder (magic). This can be a benefit like for example a charm that attracts deer to make hunting faster (and more productive), a meteor strike or a treasury with a slow but steady gold income. The higher the age the better the wonder. Of cause there are mythological units you can unlock. Greek have for example Minotaurs, Centaurs and legendary heroes, Norse have Giants, Trolls and Valkyries and Egyptians have (giant) Scarabs, Sphinxes (multitude of Sphinx), and Mummies to name a few. Each mythological improvement or unit needs favor (faith), How this is acquired is depending on the faction and is well researched. Greeks get it by sending workers to temples for praying, Egyptians by building monuments and Vikings / Norse by fighting (lesser by hunting and fishing). This alone gives variation but it ends not there as all factions have more difference. For example: While Egyptians have weaker units (until later ages) they have priests that can heal while the other factions are very limited in this. Norse have wagons that work as mobile storage houses while the others have to build appropriate buildings. Greeks have stronger units but those are more expensive and the favor gathering limits your resource gathering and available unit number. To shorten this the gameplay is excellent, balanced and enjoyable. It is a game that you will replay from time to time and a true classic. Now to the story. Like I said it is excellent and uses old legends aka methodology (I know that the time frame is wrong but I don't care as it is entertainment not accurate history or methodology). You play as Arkantos admiral and hero of Atlantis. He was on his way to retirement but a war between their independent Greek colonies and the Trojans broke out and it would be an insult to send a lesser military leader to their aid. He does not know that this Trojan war will just be a small prelude to a far bigger conflict. The story is excellent and uses a lot of elements from lore and legends. They exceeded all my expectations here as it is far more than just simply connecting missions. A lot of games in the genre fail in this regard and so I should praise this even more. Also it is really long with 32 scenario's. Those are diversified and never felt boring. Atop of this there is also a multiplayer mode and a really good editor for you to create your own scenarios. Graphically it looked really good for its time but aged a bit which I see not as a negative. Especially the introduction cinematic was truly excellent. The soundtrack is still excellent. No matter how often I replay the game it becomes never boring nor fails to deliver. Overall this is my favorite game in the franchise and probably also in the real time strategy genre. An easy recommendation and I hope they continue the franchise in the future with new games.    … Expand
  15. Misterdiony
    May 18, 2021
    9
    Easily another top RTS classic that raised my interest in mythology. The gameplay and story were simply stunning. Obviously, if you look at it today, the graphics are no up to date anymore. I am still hoping for a HD / definite treatment for this gem.
  16. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    7
    A good game, good game play, mediocre story, awful graphics. Enjoyable with friends.
  17. Hoaaeinshrt98
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Whole of my Childhood spend with this Amazing Game...
    Thank You Ensemble❤️
    I Miss You Everyday
  18. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    Age of empire, ma ristretto. Basato sulle varie mitologie e' facile che ti appassioni, ma purtoppo sulla carta poco mi soddisfa:
    Mappe piccole, tante unita' ma poche in battaglia.
  19. ErayTellezi
    Nov 18, 2020
    8
    Zamanında epey oynamıştım. Remake'i gelse de tekrar başlasam keşke. Campaign modu epey güzeldi.
  20. Kaykinho
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é muito bom, ele te prende, a história é boa, pra mim é um dos melhores jogos de RPG e estratégia.… Expand
  21. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    6
    While I have not played this game for quite some time, I remember playing it and having much fun. It was probably the reason I got interested in Greek mythology and fantasy settings.
  22. cezar88augusto
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    Anyone who knows Age of Empires knows that the Mythology version was based on it. There was a significant improvement in the graphics. The gameplay also got a little better. However, in my opinion, this version is no better than AOE The Conquerors. I think that the medieval theme of AOE attracts me much more than AOM.
  23. Audedesion
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thank you to this AOM for the fact that at the age of 25, it brought me the pleasure of passing games… Expand
  24. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    played this a lot when i was youger. it has this ancient god flair, pretty cool
  25. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    10
    a ser feita em breve jakjalkahslkdhalkshdlkahslkdahslkdakhldhsaldhaklshdlkahsdklah
  26. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, one of the best RTS games. Mythological elements made the sorry fun and gave a great twist to the gameplay
  27. Vectis99
    Oct 24, 2018
    8
    A cute, fun, and whimsical real time strategy which is one of the best-paced to date. The theme of the game, which is a bland masculine depiction of ancient culture and war, does not become too overbearing thanks to its cute and silly execution. Unfortunately, the arbitrary and slipshod balancing causes the game to deteriorate in complexity among high-skill match-ups, but playing the gameA cute, fun, and whimsical real time strategy which is one of the best-paced to date. The theme of the game, which is a bland masculine depiction of ancient culture and war, does not become too overbearing thanks to its cute and silly execution. Unfortunately, the arbitrary and slipshod balancing causes the game to deteriorate in complexity among high-skill match-ups, but playing the game in a multiplayer context is still a lot of fun anyway.… Expand
  28. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    8
    このテキストは私のプロフィールにスコアが表示されるようにここにあります。
  29. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 0
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 7
  30. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.5 - Definitely my favorite real time strategy out there. Not only is the campaign great, it features online multiplayer and since its on Steam, it has its own workshop only adding to the content of the game.
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Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best PC Game of 2002
6
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
15
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. PC Arena
    90
    Without a doubt, the gameplay, graphics and sound all add up for a spectacular RTS title that you will be able to play for hours upon hours without getting remotely bored.
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    "Warcraft III" is very innovative and has production values higher than just about any game ever released on the PC, while Age of Mythology is simply a worthy successor to an excellent series.
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  3. Games Radar
    90
    The best Age game yet, featuring frightening fantasy units without all the bearded baggage. [PC Gamer UK]
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