- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try
- Operating system: Windows 95/98
- Date added: November 17, 1999
- Total Downloads: 2,173,753
- Downloads last week: 9,157
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1194 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.8 stars out of 1194 votes
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8 out of 12 people found this review helpful
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros: Beautiful lush graphics and addictive gameplay with an RPG element make Age Of Empires II one of the best games I have ever played! Playing online is intense but no recommended for newbies, the single player campaign is just as great, and the tutorials are excellent to get you started, this demo contains a Multiplayer feature, a single player mission andthe William Wallace training missions, download this and then rush out and buy the full version!
Cons: It would be five stars, but it's from Micro$oft....
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros: this game is really exiting i love this game and the camapigns are the best i prefered this version instead the mytology
Cons: i cant play online
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Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
Pros: It may be old and outdated (by aoe3), but this is excellent strategy game.
In comparison to aoe1, this game has many improvements, such as the smarter ai or the optional formation of the troops.
Cons: Like I said, it is old and outdated by aoe3, but is still a great and popular game.
Bottom line: Download this demo if you like strategy games!! If you end up liking it, buy it! Since it is old, you can probably get a good deal at best buy or something.
If you don't like strategy games, than you wouldn't like it.
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
"Probably the best PC demo ever made."
Pros: Age Of Empires II is one of the best PC games around, this demo is small so it doesnt take up much disk space and it is amazingly good!
Cons: Limited options of play. One map to play "Random Map Game", and the tutorial campain is all that is on the demo.
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Version: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1.0
"It's classic. Great historical events and gameplay."
Pros: It's very addicting. I like it better than AoE3.
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