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At the end of the day, I'm not sure what else you could expect from a remaster of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It was a great game in 1999, and it's aged better than most in its class. If you're looking for some solid RTS gameplay, single-player or multiplayer, look no further than Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)
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]
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CD-Action
As a person who was raised on Age of Empires I was satisfied with every aspect of the remake. Small missteps didn’t spoil the fun and the addition of new nations only deepened my love for the series. [01/2020, p.82]
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Saucedom
Nostalgia y vigencia se combinan en este espectacular remaster. Incluso luego de ediciones posteriores la comunidad lo sigue eligiendo. Con contenido que lo nutre aún hoy. Demuestra el amor que tanto fans como la compañía tienen por este titulo. Debo decir ademas, que me emociona jugarlo con mi hija, yo tenia su edad cuando lo descubrí.
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Xarem
Age of Empires II is one of those iconic games that becomes formative in your life. For me, it’s a return to early childhood and the clean simplicity of classic strategy titles. That simplicity is deceptive, though, as the game demands quick thinking and sharp execution against stronger opponents. Two decades later it still maintains a devoted player base, bolstered by its 1999 release and its excellent 2019 revamp. At this rate, you can probably expect another update in 2029.
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mrwavvy
Insanely addictive RTS, got it on sale on steam for $5 and it's a tremendous value. I only played the campaign and the "Age of Kings" portion of the game has given me nearly 70 hours of gameplay. The hours literally melt away when I play this game. It is crack, I'll play at night on a weekend and all of a sudden I see the light from the morning through my window. I will say that there is a learning curve to this game if you're new to RTS like I was. It can be frustrating getting wrecked by the AI but once you get used to it its really fun booming your civilization and destroying other via campaign scenarios. I also really enjoy the historical element of the game and learning about people I never really heard of like Barbarossa really adds to the fun.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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Nov 14, 2019
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
97% Positive
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Feb 28, 2020
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)
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
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GameSpew
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.
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Generally Favorable
88% Positive
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Mar 23, 2025
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UnSimply_Green
There is nothing bad about this game. It's a faithful remaster of the original 1999 remaster.
Jan 2, 2025
10
DJjeff
New content every year. The same game with top graphics and quality of life improvements.
Nov 12, 2019
88
Multiplayer.it
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is the best Age of Empires 2 on the market.
Nov 12, 2019
83
The Games Machine
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
80
Vandal
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
78
New Game Network
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
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PC Invasion
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.
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Nov 11, 2024
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Uppytee
Best game of all time, high quality remaster done by a passionate team that keeps the 1999 release alive
Jun 15, 2025
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huss92
Hikaye için seferleri oynamak pek keyif vermiyor. Yapay Zeka çok gıcık hareket şemasına sahip, seferleri oynamak niyetiyle alınmaması gerektiğini düşünüyorum.
Mar 5, 2022
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KaMaeLz
Games outside politics. Such actions will not be forgotten by the players!
Apr 30, 2023
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NoneAvailable
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.
Jan 9, 2020
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rafhaeus
The game disconnects constantly in all online matches. It is frustrating not being able to play. The team does not solve the problem.
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SummaryAge 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 Tfor Teen
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Nov 14, 2019
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