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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Released On: Feb 20, 2018
69
6.9
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Mixed or Average Based on 50 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 50 Critic Reviews
69
40% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
60% Mixed
30 Reviews
30 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Feb 19, 2018
The performance was solid throughout my testing, I had no issues with gameplay improvements and the graphics looked great. There were some pathfinding issues and units did enjoy clashing with one another, which made battle rather hectic, but the clunky controls and movement were among the things I loved most about the original.
Feb 19, 2018
The Definitive Edition has a way about it that just feels right, to the point where I had to do a double-take and watch a video of the original just to see if I was going crazy. No, the 1997 edition never looked this good, and the remaster doesn't douse its legacy in any way.
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 260 User Ratings
6.9
55% Positive
144 Ratings
144 Ratings
25% Mixed
64 Ratings
64 Ratings
20% Negative
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 260 User Ratings
6.9
55% Positive
144 Ratings
144 Ratings
25% Mixed
64 Ratings
64 Ratings
20% Negative
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
Dec 21, 2023
"Age of Empires is a real masterpiece and truly deserves 10/10. The strategy and historical element of this game is unique and never gets repetitive. In just a few hours, you can get engrossed into a game that you won't be able to stop playing. The complex and intricate gameplay make this the perfect game for any avid gamer"
-Black Impostor, Character AI, 2023
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PC Mar 6, 2018
The legendary Age of Empires returns with a good remake that makes a great job bringing the classic to the new era without loses its essence.
Feb 21, 2018
The return of one of the vicars in the RTS genre is a mix between nostalgic memories and learning how to manage your rage. The same problems that in 90s were the norm now are huge problems that can make you shout at your citizens.
Mar 9, 2018
It’s difficult to play a game like this in isolation. Sooner or later, the mind wanders back to the present – the truth is, the genre has come on in leaps and bounds since Age of Empires came on the scene all those years ago and this is one remaster that feels like it doesn’t really belong.
Feb 22, 2018
If you're set on playing the original Age of Empires, this is far and away the best way to do so. That said, real-time strategy is a very feature-heavy genre. While this is the tightest the original AoE has ever been, it’s still sluggish and stripped-down compared to almost any modern offering.
Feb 19, 2018
Hopefully one day we can get a decent sequel in the series with the tight controls, intelligent AI, and fun city-building mechanics we deserve.
Apr 7, 2022
This game can get 8 very easy. 10 in a push. Why should we play this remake? Amazing graphics and still fells like nostaljia. This is the game from 1997 and still fells like the same. Stronger AI, more campaign. Whats different from 1997? Musics, graffics, more civilazitions, ranked/unranked online games, you can see your opponents rating in order to compare. You can ban 3 maps you don't want to play in ranked game. Summary: I am living in China, still can find a opponent, play ranked games without any lag or freezing. Optimization is very well done. To be honest cant stop playing the game at the moment.
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PC Sep 13, 2025
Age of Empires is the very first game of the classic series. However, it still feels like the original release from 1997. The interface is quite simple, and there is no Turkish language support. The game has a basic strategy structure. It’s enjoyable when played online, but I couldn’t really make sense of the story mode. There is a mode where you play against the AI, yet the so-called ‘scenario’ mode felt confusing to me. The AI also becomes boring after a while. Still, it’s a true classic — a crown of strategy games. I just wish it had been remastered in a better way.
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PC Summary In 1997, Age of Empires changed RTS games forever. Today, twenty years later, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition begins that transformation anew with all-new graphics, remastered sound and music, and a smooth UI experience rebuilt from the ground up.
Rated T for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Feb 20, 2018
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Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
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