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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Released On: Nov 14, 2019
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8.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
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97% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
84
97% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Feb 28, 2020
Only few creators can show off with such a good remaster as the creators of Age of Empires. The second instalment almost didn’t age, and its already great gameplay was perfected. [Issue#301]
Nov 27, 2019
Age of Empires II is a game that has demonstrably lasted the test of time and arguably didn’t need an update; even in its original form it remains a real staple of the real-time strategy genre. However, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has taken that winning formula and ever-so-slightly tweaked it; not enough to disrupt anything that makes the game some great in the first place, but just enough to bring the game into the modern day.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 540 User Ratings
8.8
88% Positive
476 Ratings
476 Ratings
7% Mixed
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
4% Negative
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 540 User Ratings
8.8
88% Positive
476 Ratings
476 Ratings
7% Mixed
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
4% Negative
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
Nov 12, 2019
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is the best Age of Empires 2 on the market.
Nov 12, 2019
It is the best version of an epic game that has made the history of RTS and the worthy celebration of its twentieth anniversary.
Nov 14, 2019
One of the best strategy games ever made is back with additions that, even if small, give us a reason to rediscover it.
Nov 20, 2019
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition brings the 1999 classic into 2019 with admirable grace. The developers manage to introduce very positive changes without radically altering that gameplay which has enthralled legions of fans for decades. Despite some issues, this is an exemplary remastering of a past title.
Nov 12, 2019
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has the content to keep you entertained for a time. Unfortunately, the visuals and core mechanics are woefully behind 20 years after its initial release. It's a nostalgia trip for fans given the low price, but it's lacking in this new age of strategy games.
Apr 30, 2023
The AI is so good that, to be honest, gamers are busier than in previous versions. This is a plus, but they haven't capitalized on it. The problem is the campaigns. The AI in the campaign is split between stupid and very good. There's no decent difficulty level, and the resource gathering and defense leaves no room for historical fun. Gamers who are good at custom games and multiplayer will have no problem with this, but for a campaign-oriented gamer like me, it's not even enjoyable, which is why I gave it a low score. I'll be putting it away to wait for a mod with campaign tweaks or a long wait for a patch.
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PC Summary Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.
Rated T for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Nov 14, 2019
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Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
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