Review #10 - 2019

"Age of Empires" is a series that means so, SO much to me, and seeing it get the remastered treatment so current day audiences can experience this landmark RTS series is something I've been waiting for, for a long time.

The game outside of aesthetic changes, pretty much remains the same, for better or for worse. Most people are going to call out the gameplay issues that future titles improved on, wondering why they didn't update those issues for this definitive edition, and I certainly agree with them. For me, it's the soulless interface and aesthetics, that lacks the inspiration and wonder that made the original so captivating. At the very least, they give you the option to return to original graphics with original music, which certainly helps ease the pain.

All that aside, it's still the classic "Age of Empires" gameplay I grew up with, and ultimately, that's what matters the most. The graphics are indeed beautiful, and I love seeing my favorite units and buildings rebuilt with these current day graphics. Being able to play this game online with my friends and family conveniently is a big plus for me, as I no longer need third party clients to get things going. Outside of the aesthetic changes, it remains true to this classic title, which hey, there's something to be said for it remastering the look, but not ruining the original experience (even though it could have used a few gameplay upgrades).

Reviewed on Mar 06, 2022


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