Where it doesn’t lag behind is in options. Where the games visuals shine in 4K, the UI sadly just can’t keep it. The fonts feel like you’re back in the 20th century. The in-game user interface is bulky and – somewhat fittingly – historical. You’ll lose sight of units because they’ll be behind trees or buildings and to a degree, it certainly limits the immersion somewhat. The 2D sprites are still 2D sprites, and this can be a little annoying when multitasking.
It’s also clear that this is a fresh coat of paint with some minor tweaks, and not much else.
Sure, the old square monitor is gone and your game is suddenly widescreen – but everything is recognizable and feels like Age of Empires used to – It feels like coming home. From the moment you start a fresh new campaign, a new multiplayer game or a historic battle – it feels like you’re back in 1999. There is an overwhelming wave of nostalgia that will wash over old fans. The graphical overhaul is beautiful, and is where Microsoft and Forgotten Empires (the main studio behind this remaster), have especially hit the nail on the head. The menu’s are sufficient, but not as polished and modern as we see today. So what you might be wondering is – has this tried and true classic withstood the passage of time? Joan of Arc campaign mission screen What is old may never be newįrom the get go you’ll notice this is an old game with a fresh coat of paint. And let’s face it, RTS as a genre hasn’t really evolved all that much since the early 2000’s.
What’s unique about Age of Empires is that it’s a real time strategy game. It is one of Microsoft’s most acclaimed games to date, and is one of the top 10 highest scoring games on Metacritic published by Microsoft, only behind Halo, Gears of War and Forza. I’d imagine this percentage will probably be a lot lower for people who haven’t played the game.Īge of Empires II Definitive Edition is a remaster of the 1999 classic which came out for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Macintosh, to name a few platforms of old. That people can learn about history through entertainment.Īnd indeed, all these years later, everyone who has played Age of Empires II knows of Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc) as well as other historical figures. Ensemble Studios (Rest in peace) has achieved one of Bill Gates’ original goals with the 1999 release of this now beloved title. Let’s be clear on this one: Age of Empires was – and is – one of the best strategy games ever made.
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