Strategy

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.3

Users · RAWG

2019

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 14, 2019

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Strategy

Playable on

PCXbox

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PCXbox Series S/X

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About this game

Take control of a powerful civilization. Lead them through 1000 years of the Middle Ages to riches and greatness. Will you Intimidate the world into following you by using military force? Rule the world with honor and nobility by using commerce and diplomacy? Or Underhandedly seize power through conspiracy, deception and regicide? There are many paths to power, there can only be one ruler!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Faithful remaster with modern presentation and usability improvements.
Large collection of campaigns, civilizations, expansions, scenarios, and multiplayer modes.
Civilization choices shape economies, technology, armies, and map control.
Active competitive multiplayer offers extensive replayability decades after release.
Interface refinements and usability options improve access to the classic game.

Cons

Many civilizations, systems, build orders, and conventions challenge newcomers.
Underlying interface, artificial intelligence, and design systems retain legacy behavior.
Unit pathfinding and army control can falter in crowded battles.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Strategy

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.3

Users · RAWG

2019

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 14, 2019

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Strategy

Playable on

PCXbox

Show all 2 versions ▾

PCXbox Series S/X

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Faithful remaster with modern presentation and usability improvements.
Large collection of campaigns, civilizations, expansions, scenarios, and multiplayer modes.
Civilization choices shape economies, technology, armies, and map control.
Active competitive multiplayer offers extensive replayability decades after release.
Interface refinements and usability options improve access to the classic game.

Cons

Many civilizations, systems, build orders, and conventions challenge newcomers.
Underlying interface, artificial intelligence, and design systems retain legacy behavior.
Unit pathfinding and army control can falter in crowded battles.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.