Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
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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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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.    … Full Review »
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