Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

 Xbox Series X
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 116 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 116
  3. Negative: 12 out of 116

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  1. eggb
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, choice of controller or keyboard and mouse, great graphics amazing gameplay.
    This and Hi-Fi Rush show the great direction Xbox is going, meanwhile Sony can only release the PS5 'Flop' of a game Forspoken (Metacritic 65%) this year lol.
  2. Byrne2020
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    A great game finally on console. The control system is a bit of a learning curve especially if you see used to playing on PC but I can’t recommend this game enough.
  3. befahe
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Gostei muito o modo que foi projetado os controles do jogo ,e graficamente está muito bom ,esse fiz questão de comprar amo essa série.
  4. MegaCok1900
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    AoE2 almost perfected. Epic upgrades, mods and matchmaking without ruining the base game. 10/10.
  5. Wintermute815
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Good game. already getting bad review bomb by Russian and conservative bots and losers. god knows why. Maybe one of the Kings is gay or learning history is "woke". I don't know, who cares. When you look at user reviews on Metacritic, look for a big disconnect between critic and user score, or just a lot of negative scores along with a lot of positive. You see anything suspicious, go in anGood game. already getting bad review bomb by Russian and conservative bots and losers. god knows why. Maybe one of the Kings is gay or learning history is "woke". I don't know, who cares. When you look at user reviews on Metacritic, look for a big disconnect between critic and user score, or just a lot of negative scores along with a lot of positive. You see anything suspicious, go in an read the negative reviews. If you see "woke", "SJW", or anything other brain dead conservative hate whining, then you can be certain 100% that the game has been targeted systematically by incel loser army and russian bots. As long as you know, you've taken their "power".… Expand
  6. gonzalo94
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    I have always liked this game since my childhood, how many hours I spend playing it and now I can continue doing it.
  7. OMonarquista96
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Nunca pensei que pudesse jogar um RTS no controle. Age of Empires II conseguiu essa proeza. Porte sensacional para o Xbox.
  8. AmigaA1200
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Didn't think it would be possible to play AOE using a controller.. But some how they did it. Loving this game.
  9. patrduha777
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    enhorabuena !!! por fin el mejor juego de pc de todos los tiempos llego a las consolas!!
  10. Thiagodc
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Não achei que a MS conseguiria colocar esse game pra jogar com controles tão facil!! Melhor jogo nesse estilo, dublado e da pra mudar a qualidade pro ultra, estou jogando no xbox one x
  11. KojimaWithXbox
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    I thought I wouldn't like strategy games on console and doubted how well AoE will be on XSX but man I'm so impressed how smooth it is and how easy the controls are, going from M&K to controller was so smooth and didn't face any issues. very very well done port!!
  12. MnM1
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Awesome Port! The Nostalgia, wololo. Koop is a lot fun, give it a try. And day one on GP, thats how we love it.
  13. Bedebezanim
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Great......................................................... .............
  14. Viton
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece!

    Thanks Xbox for this nostalgic punch! The game works excellent with Xbox controller. Amazing Work Guys
  15. gladiatorgh
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    یک تجربه منحصر به فرد از بازی استراتژیک با کیفیت چشمگیر و زیبا یک تجربه زیبا از یک بازی نوستالژی
  16. Ulriken
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    It's a classic, now on console, and with good tutorials to learn how to use it. I'm very happy to be playing this game again. Thank you, Xbox! With better graphics and on GamePass, I can't ask for more.
  17. TimTheSorcerer-
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    One of the best strategy games ever made , now on a console, and great implementation of playing this game with a controller, although you also can play this game with mouse and keyboard on your series S/X, so much content, if you never played this on a pc , you're in for a treat, so much content!.

    Another win for gamepass imho, keep the diversity going MSFT.
  18. dieguitodrg
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Una saga que prácticamente creó un género nuevo. Muy contento con el port, y el nuevo contenido, y al ser una franquicia Microsoft está en el GamePass.
  19. Seth117
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Dou nota 10 não só porque AOE 2 é um dos melhores, talvez o melhor, RTS já feito mas porque essa versão de console ficou impecável, pegar um rts feito apenas pra mouse e teclado e fazer ser jogado perfeitamente no controle parecia ser uma tarefa impossível, tanto que vários rts de console, como Halo Wars, são mais simples comparados aos de pc... MAS CONSEGUIRAM!!!!!! É muito bom de seDou nota 10 não só porque AOE 2 é um dos melhores, talvez o melhor, RTS já feito mas porque essa versão de console ficou impecável, pegar um rts feito apenas pra mouse e teclado e fazer ser jogado perfeitamente no controle parecia ser uma tarefa impossível, tanto que vários rts de console, como Halo Wars, são mais simples comparados aos de pc... MAS CONSEGUIRAM!!!!!! É muito bom de se jogar e fácil de aprender os comandos. Espero que essa versão sirva como base para fazer rts mais complexos e trazer os que estão disponíveis apenas em PC.… Expand
  20. playffxv
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Esse port ficou sensacional, Os controles fantástico.. Parabéns aos Envolvidos

    Nota 10
  21. OCDgamet
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    So glad to see this game and age of empires 4 coming to Xbox, one of my all time favorite games
  22. Rinardo
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    One of the best RTS game ever and great port for xbox! Definitely worth playing if you've never tried it
  23. donovam
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love how this game looks now it was modernized and if you change anything it is as they say perfect… Expand
  24. AR74x
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Amazing game i love it!!!!!so much memory
  25. auraflux
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    So happy to be able to play the best RTS ever on console! Plays great with a controller!
  26. maranedan
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Que haya llegado a consolas ya es una gran noticia, pero jugarlo con mando, sin extrañar el teclado y ratón…Aún mejor!
  27. Kevintxogamer
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    El mejor RTS de todos los tiempos ahora en consola, que más se puede decir. Esta muy bien adaptado el mando al juego.
  28. Ocaracasado
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Jogo incrível, me trouxe uma grande nostalgia do jogo que amava jogar anos atrás mas melhorado é adaptado pra console. A gameplay está boa e o gráfico lindo.
  29. Double07
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Having never played an AoE game before I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it or not, but thanks to game pass I was able to try it out.. over 100 hours in game later I think its safe to say I enjoy this game! I was concerned about how the controls might be since its originally a pc game but I have to give massive credit to the team for making it feel like a natural cross over. Absolutely great on aHaving never played an AoE game before I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it or not, but thanks to game pass I was able to try it out.. over 100 hours in game later I think its safe to say I enjoy this game! I was concerned about how the controls might be since its originally a pc game but I have to give massive credit to the team for making it feel like a natural cross over. Absolutely great on a controller! I love how simple the game is but also hoe challenging it can be. I'm sure I'll put another 100 hours in no bother as I wait for AoE4 to release on xbox. Would recommend for strategy fans.… Expand
  30. Loredek
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Awesome game, timeless game!
    One of my favorite games, after playing many hours on HD, they have improved a lot the interface, playability and it's always updated with map rotations every 2/3 weeks! Especially at a modest price! They have improved the multiplayer system
    I highly recommend it.
    DLC Highly recommended!!! Wooloo!!!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. GameMAG
    Mar 20, 2023
    90
    The Xbox version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition managed to surprise us with the controller controls. After such a fun experience there is no doubt that Age of Empires IV port will turn out great.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Feb 17, 2023
    80
    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition brings a true classic back for a new generation. Whether you are a die hard strategy fan or first time invader, there is no better place to start.
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  3. Pure Xbox
    Feb 8, 2023
    90
    Age of Empires 2 might be showing its age a little, even with the Definitive makeover, but it is still – and always will be – a timeless classic in the history book of video games, and remains as addictive as ever. It’s amazing to see Microsoft giving Xbox users some much-needed RTS love and going the extra mile with full controller support, despite the fact a few extra things are missing. This release does seem to be just the start of Microsoft’s plans – with Age of Empires IV up next for Xbox. Here’s to the return of the king!
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