Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

 Xbox Series X
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  • Summary: Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar andCelebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition brings an evolved real-time strategy game to the next level in this celebratory new version that includes a host of free new content such as brand-new civilizations, new maps, additional in-game updates and languages, and new masteries, challenges, taunts and cheats – all at an amazing value that packs in more history than ever before!
    Two New Civilizations, 8 New Maps - Lead the mighty Malians of West Africa as one of the richest trading nations of all-time as you focus on strong economic prowess in mining and investing in gold.
    Or assemble one of the longest lasting empires in history with the Ottoman civilization and its well-trained military force, which features the largest gunpowder siege weapons available – the Great Bombards – mighty cannons that can fell any opponents who stand in your way.
    Customize Your Game with Mods (Beta) - Chart your own course with powerful creator tools in the latest beta release of Mod Editor. Sculpt your own skirmish and multiplayer maps, craft unique mission scenarios, forge data driven tuning packs and envision new modes of play for Age of Empires IV.

    Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 10 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance.

    An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.

    Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes that include ranked seasons and much more!
    Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history.     … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. XboxEra
    Sep 11, 2023
    90
    Microsoft has done phenomenal work reviving and revitalizing the Age of Empires franchise and it is an absolutely blessed time for the strategy genre, especially if you are an Xbox Game Pass subscriber who is looking for a new experience. Microsoft has done phenomenal work reviving and revitalizing the Age of Empires franchise. I can’t put the Xbox edition of Age of Empire IV down; I am truly absorbed by the new way to play.
  2. Windows Central
    Aug 22, 2023
    80
    With menus and controls specific to controllers, Age of Empires 4 on Xbox works beautifully and provides fun strategic gameplay for up to eight players. There are plenty of different ways to enjoy the game from historic solo campaigns to skirmishes against other players (or the computer), but it might be a little harder for newcomers to the Age series to learn how to play. Still, the quality-of-life improvements for Xbox all work together to create a fantastic RTS experience on console with different features than what's available on PC. Plus, you can play with keyboard and mouse on Xbox if you want.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Sep 11, 2023
    80
    The mission to bring Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition from PC to Xbox is a successful one. Age of Empires IV may not make history buffs out of the uninitiated, but it is a compelling enough entry for those who are interested in the genre or the subject matter.
  4. Eurogamer Germany
    Sep 11, 2023
    80
    Ultimately, I am completely satisfied with the Xbox implementation of Age of Empires 4. What already worked well in part two continues seamlessly here. The title is perfectly playable with the controller, and those who don't feel like 'sticking' it out can also use the mouse and keyboard.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Aug 31, 2023
    It's hard to believe but Age of Empires 4 works perfectly on Xbox consoles. A great port with all the contents and features to one of the best RTS of recent years. [Recommended]

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  1. chazzyball8
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Getting a good RTS on console is a rarity. Ive had a lot of fun with Age II XBOX, loved it back in the day on PC as well, but Age IV is whereGetting a good RTS on console is a rarity. Ive had a lot of fun with Age II XBOX, loved it back in the day on PC as well, but Age IV is where its at for me. Better graphics, gameplay is smoother, civs don’t play all the samey they are a bit more unique, and it just feels more modern to play. Controls for both games are very similar which is nice, but Age IV plays better for me. Definitely worth checking out!… Expand
  2. Rexxberry
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    I’m always skeptical when it comes to RTS on the console. There have been attempts over the years, and while many were great on the PC, theI’m always skeptical when it comes to RTS on the console. There have been attempts over the years, and while many were great on the PC, the controls on the console were meh at best. I’m glad to say that Age IV breaks the mold. The controls are super easy to use, doesn’t delay or feel sticky. It plays perfectly. The tutorial was great too. Thought I’d get bored, but instead a fun lesson in history while learning to play. Major props to the developers for nailing it.… Expand
  4. Radientshadow
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    It’s a perfect port.
    I’ve played hours of multiplayer and I’m yet to run into any technical issues.
    It very much feels like age of empires 2    It’s a perfect port.
    I’ve played hours of multiplayer and I’m yet to run into any technical issues.
    It very much feels like age of empires 2 to me, with improvements made. Which is exactly what I wanted.    … Expand
  5. Free-Radical
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Age of Empires IV runs smoothly on the Series X, the controls are amazing and easy to use & learn, if you're a fan of console-RTS this is theAge of Empires IV runs smoothly on the Series X, the controls are amazing and easy to use & learn, if you're a fan of console-RTS this is the game you should check out, this was my first time playing this game and I have to say its very much Age of Empires II but better and more enchanced with deeper story campaigns and highly detailed & unique civs focusing on quality.

    Overall I had a ton of fun so far playing this game.    … Expand
  6. chatterfly
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    wow! controls are on point! I played PC RTS games in the past, and never thought they would be a good fit on XBOX. I was wrong, Age IV iswow! controls are on point! I played PC RTS games in the past, and never thought they would be a good fit on XBOX. I was wrong, Age IV is super easy to play and has everything the PC vrsion has including MOD support. Would love to meet the game wizards that made the controls soo good. amazed they were able to make it work.… Expand
  7. RoverDiscover
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    Great port of the PC version, awesome game and perfect gameplay even using a controller
  8. AkumaNx
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    the same game as always, just a little better graphics. this is not worth to buy

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