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Um dos ápices mecânicos do RTS, continuará incrível por ainda muitas décadas.

I need to play those campaigns some day.

Divertido mas eu sou muito mau neste género de jogo

Lo jugaba de pequeña con mi prima y recuerdo que me encantaba. A día de hoy me regalaron la versión HD de Steam y junto con amigos nos marcábamos partidas de horas. Sin duda uno de mis juegos favoritos.

This was my first experience with Age of Empires II, and honestly I'm sad I missed out on it so many years ago. It is possibly the greatest strategy game I have ever played, and the only reason I have not given it a perfect score is because there is a certain RTS series I have yet to sink my teeth into that I feel could potential take that spot.

First let me just talk about the gameplay. It is incredibly deep and skill intensive, yet it is so easy to get into that I casually got a friend who only played FPS games to play with me only for both of us to be hooked for months.

You don't need to have crazy micromanagement skill or APM (actions per minute, or how fast you can do things) in order to have fun here. Amassing huge armies to smash into each other is fun no matter your skill level, and joining in large 4v4 wars will never be anything but utter, brilliant chaos. For me and my friend who was new to the genre, we would do 2v2v2v2 against AI slightly harder than he could manage by himself. This lead to many great games where we had to defend against onslaughts of enemies and claw our way to victory. Were we perfectly collecting resources and upgrading our units in the optimal order? Far from it. We could barely notice though as our armies clashed into each other, only for a third or even forth army to join the fray and completely change the outlook of a battle.

If you do decide to dive into the games strategy a bit more though, it is incredibly easy to get into and begin improving. Something as simple as looking online for tutorials on "build orders", or the general order in which you should take certain actions, will immediately click and improve your gameplay.

Though the original launched with 13 civilizations to play as (a later expansion later brought that number to 18), this HD edition brought this number up to 31 after releasing 3 of its own expansions. Honestly, the 13 civilizations of the base game would still have been enough for me to consider this game one of the all-time greats in the genre, but by more than doubling that number AOE II has made sure that players will never want for variety. There are thousands of variations you can play when factoring in enemy civilizations and maps.

In the end, AoE II provides an incredibly rich and exciting experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you're playing a 3 hour game where armies in the hundreds clash against one another or you are a competitive player who will try and rush your opponent down before they can get out of the bronze age, you'll have a blast playing. If you have even a passing interest in RTS games, this is a must play.


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AOE2 for me is one of the greatest rts game out there. The only other game comparable to it, its literally another AOE lol.
Jokes aside, the game is great, its nice to have a game like this in a genre so niche.

playing this with seven of the lads after school when we were 17 will always be a treasured memory

Lots of fun playing this with the boys and at school LAN parties.

Get cucked frenchman, aceept the korean supremacy

One of my all time favourite RTS games. Nothing overly complex, but not too simple as to get tiring. This version has the best graphics for my taste as I love those sprites.

One of my greatest gaming memories will always be beating a homophobe so hard he uninstalled the game after <3

I've completed all 131 campaign scenarios (and then some) of the official Age of Empires II HD release. Keep in mind, I've not gotten to the Definitive edition yet so I don't know what it changes, but looking back at this HD version: how does it hold up?

Man, there's a lot of jank to AoE2's engine that's hard to go back to and even this HD remaster– it doesn't solve the problem very well. Controlling groups of units is cumbersome and sometimes dysfunctional. I had several times where I would attack move a group of units and they'd just walk past enemies that were attacking them. It can be frustrating to micromanage when the unit AI is stuck back in 2000 with how inconsistent it can be. Compared to Rise of Nations, which even today still controls pretty great.

That said, I still love this game with my whole heart, and I have for over two decades now! Even if I prefer the antiquated historical setting of the first AoE, the realms of this medieval game are still charming. I love the pixel art and overall art direction. The expansions add in a lot of new lands types and civilization aesthetics that fill the game with all sorts of pretty toys.

While I still like the original campaigns (AoK and the Conquerors) for their first brush with scenario triggers, the Forgotten expansion pack (which I played back when it was a mod) pushed scenario design forward with lots of details and quirks even if it could get overabundant with those widgets. The African Kingdoms and Rise of the Rajas don't drastically change the fundamentals of gameplay but the extra civs and rich campaigns were wonderful to experience.

Now done all campaigns, I can put this to rest and be glad that this title has been in my life for so long.

There is no better game of this genre than the good old Age of Empires II.

imagine getting your shit slobbered on while playing age of empires 2 hd edition

Countless hours spent between all versions of this game, both in PvP against friends and PvE sessions.

The GOAT RTS. The Franks are broken.

I suck at it. I tried really hard to get into RTS but the pressure is just too much for me to handle, too many things to manage every second, it fries my 3 braincells.
My respect for anyone who can handle this genre, you guys are beasts.

I didn't just play this game a long time ago, I have continued playing it up until now. It remains one of my all-time favorite games. I can vividly recall the gameplay, emotions and experiences from my initial playthroughs. It's truly remarkable to witness how this game still thrives within the gaming community today. It's a prime example of a successful game with lasting appeal and longevity.

One of the best all-time classics that is still kicking today.

🕗 Total time played (approx.): +2310h
🏆 Completion: 100% (294/294 Steam Achievements)

REVIEW:

"Age of Empires II: HD Edition" isn't just a remake of a classic; it's a loving homage to a game that has captivated generations of players. As someone who played the original tirelessly during childhood and witnessed it star in many LAN parties, I was eager to see how this HD edition would refresh my memories and give one of my favorite games a new shine. I'm thrilled to say it didn't disappoint.

The HD edition brings the timeless gameplay of "Age of Empires II" into the modern era. The enhanced graphics make the game world more vibrant and detailed than ever before. It's amazing to see the familiar landscapes and buildings come to life with crisp textures and vivid colors.

However, the true beauty of "Age of Empires II: HD Edition" lies not only in its visual splendor but also in its gameplay, which has fascinated me for decades. The mechanics are familiar and accessible, and even after all these years, the game remains captivating and entertaining. It's a game that's easy to learn but difficult to master, and that's a big part of its charm.

For me personally, "Age of Empires II" has always been best enjoyed with friends, and that hasn't changed with the HD edition. Over many years, I've spent thousands of hours playing the game, mostly in the company of friends, just like in the good old LAN party days. The ability to ally with or compete against other players provides endless hours of enjoyment and challenge. Although I haven't engaged much online, as despite my long gaming experience, I'm still somewhat of a noob and have little interest in precise build orders or shortcuts, it hasn't diminished my love for the game. I still enjoy it in a relaxed and casual manner, and that's something I've always appreciated about "Age of Empires II".

Overall, the game is a worthy remake of a timeless classic. It preserves the essence of the original while appealing to new players with its modernized look and accessible gameplay. For me, it's not just a game but a source of endless joy and memories that I'll continue to enjoy for many years to come.

⭐ Rating: 5/5


Even though I have no nostalgia for AoE whatsoever, and don't really like RTS games that depend on fast and set strategies and set-ups, I still had lots of fun beating up, and more likely, getting beat up, by my friends in the online multiplayer.

The reference in its genre.

play aoe2 definitive edition instead of this

This game is fantastic, my absolute favourite RTS game. The soundtrack is fantastic, the graphics are nice and clear and the gameplay is just too engaging that you just lose hours upon hours. Besides multiplayer I have finished the Jeanne d'Arc campaign and it was incredible.