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Age of Empires Series

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

Real Time Strategy (RTS) Strategy Historical Warfare
86
User Score
1,007 ratings
80
Critic Score
3 reviews
September 30, 1999
Released 9704 days ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac Dreamcast PlayStation 2

About

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!

Storyline

Age of Empires II is a real-time strategy game that focuses on building towns, gathering resources, and creating armies to defeat opponents. Players conquer rival towns and empires as they advance one of 13 civilizations through four "Ages": the Dark Age, the Feudal Age, the Castle Age (being the High Middle Ages), and the Imperial Age, reminiscent of the Renaissance—a 1000-year timeframe. Advancing to a new Age unlocks new units, structures, and technologies, but players must first build certain buildings from their current age and then pay a sum of resources (typically food and gold).

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Release Dates by Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Sep 30, 1999
Mac Worldwide
Sep 30, 1999
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Dec 31, 1999
PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Nov 2, 2001
PlayStation 2 Worldwide
Nov 2, 2002

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Game Info

Developer
Ensemble Studios
Publisher
Konami, Microsoft
Engine
Genie Engine
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Historical Warfare

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