CNET Editors' review
Combining the features of hit games Dune II and Civilization, this strategy adventure proves to be one of the more challenging and graphically advanced we've seen in some time. We were floored by the program's highly detailed graphics, based on an isometric, two-dimensional design, which presents a world of medieval warfare in which you can practically feel the gritty action. Even when compared to more contemporary graphics, the game's soldiers and weapons, the program environment, and especially the interface elements will satisfy players. The interface is user-friendly and features plenty of options, including a great control system. Each of the 13 nations involved in Age of Empires II has its own strategic advantages over the others, and most units are put together on a "ro-sham-bo" strategy. The game includes historical scenarios as well as "skirmish" modes and multiplayer options. The game's choice of music adds an appropriate tension to the gameplay, and in a nice touch, the warriors of different nations speak in their native languages. Overall, we can't wait to get our battle gear on again. Any fan of historic action games who hasn't yet experienced Age of Empires should be sure to at least download this demo version.
Publisher's Description
From Microsoft Games:
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is the sequel to the award-winning, best-selling, real-time strategy game Age of Empires. Age of Empires II spans a thousand years, from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages. In it, players lead one of 13 civilizations into greatness. The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires' gameplay while evolving the combat and economic features.
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4.8 starsout of 1,203 votes
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"My favourite game, made it's history interesting."
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
Umm...I bought this game like...long ago, but on the disc it is AGE OF MYTHOLOGY.
Cons
And I recalled Age of Empires II is a different one.
Summary
Great game, but name error. XDD
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"Awsome demo"
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
- Huge replay value
- Great MusicCons
- The demo has little content
- Monks are overpowerdSummary
A good demo of a Spectactular game,defunetly worth try.
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"it was alright"
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
easy to move characters
Cons
its ok but it takes too long to get a compliment of riders together,
Summary
takes skill to learn to spread out you soldiers to prctect the town and conquer the enemy
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"Very addicting, but outdated."
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
-Historically accurate campaigns (If you get the full game)
-Easy + beginner friendly interface
-Addicting + tons of replay value
-Lots of other races + their own technology tree (If you get the full game)Cons
-Graphics are less than average
-Gameplay feels very outdated, at least compared to newer RTSes
-Too little stuff to do in the demoSummary
This was the reason why I love the Middle Ages. Age of Empires II was one of the few games, from my childhood, that managed to survive the test of time. Today, I download the demo and... I still love it. What does Age of Empires have that other RTSes don't? Well, it's nothing much due to my child self's low standards.
One of the pros listed is that you learn while you play the campaigns, at least, if you get the full version. Let's see, Joan of Arc, Barbarossa, Saladin, and more. Quite a package of learning and fun. Another is that, when I started to play this, it was easy to get though all of everything. And it's very addicting. You probably couldn't see why due to its "click to do everything" nature. And there are a lot of other races with their own technology tree, (You know, own set of available and unavailable technology) as well as their special unit when you build a Castle.
Every addicting thing has its cons, and Age of Empires II is no exception. The graphics are outdated, and thus, the graphics are less than average. And the gameplay... to, say, Starcraft II players, it seems a little too outdated. And this demo doesn't contain all of the good stuff (more campaigns, more game modes, etc.) has to offer.
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"True masterpiece of RTS"
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
-historically relevent, good for your knowledge
-original, one of the first RTS on Earth, developed by Microsoft (wow)
-unit formation (which was missing from AoE1)
-good campaigns (relates to history, gameplay learnings)Cons
-game is based on historic times, no futuristic settings
-in result, no fancy graphics (but low client size covers it)
-gameplay is very classic, feels outdated compared to recent RTS competitors like StarCraft 2Summary
A must-try for any RTS gamers or anyone who is interested in old time gaming with crisp graphics and smooth gameplay with tactics
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"Unbelievable game."
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
It's a truly addicting game.AOE2 Is one of the best games I have ever played in my life!
Cons
None of what i think.
Summary
greatest game ever
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"i really love it i wish i can have the full version"
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
i really really love it its really easy thers no word i can tell about it just love it XD
Cons
too bad its just a demo everything is limited
Summary
please i want a full version of it
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"Most popular game in the Age of Empires series!!!"
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
Greatest game i ever played! its more fun playing it on multiplayer with others.Game rangers is the one.Believe me playing online is so much fun :D
Cons
-1star for not so good graphics ;)
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"Very fun and interesting."
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
I like how this game takes place in the middle ages.
Cons
I didn't like that this game was a demo.
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Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros
I love this game so ******* much
Cons
It is so dame boring sometimes
Summary
I dont ******* dislike something
