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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires, the pivotal RTS that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Windows 10 PCs. Bringing together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay, all-new visuals and a host of other new features, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is the complete RTS package. Engage in over 40 hours of updated campaign...
Details
- Released
- February 19, 2018
- Developer
- Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires LLC
- Genres
- Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Simulator · Strategy · Adventure
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Platforms
- PC
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Reviews
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition does almost everything it sets out to do; it breathes new life into an absolute classic, and allows us to put on those rose-tinted glasses for another long campaign across the map, dominating through any means possible and constructing an empire very few could dream of. It still suffers from a few issues that the original did, but what more can you ask from a game that is older than half the people you play against online these days? It’s definitely worth purchasing, if only for the nostalgia factor.
It’s a very solid remaster of a classic game, and those looking for a nostalgia trip to 20 years ago should look no further. Some of the quirks are still present, even the original cheats, ultimately making this the true Definitive Edition.
There's a famous idiom about wearing glasses that are not of the correct clarity. Okay, enough of writing like I'm Commander Data. Rose-tinted glasses are something we all have one time or another. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Nostalgia is a powerful tool. It has fuelled Kickstarter titles for years now. The problem is, sometimes nostalgia is a thing best left unexplored. This is partly the case with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.
Put on your helmet, strap on those sandals, and brandish your sword, it’s time to return to the ancient world. From developer Forgotten Empires, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is easily considered one of the precursors to the modern real-time strategy genre. Originally launching back in 1997, this was one of the most beloved games of the time which spawned both sequels and spin-offs as players controlled ancient civilizations, building up their settlements through the ages in a battle for supremacy. Resource management, fog of war, and constant vigilance of your people were and still are p...