Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II (Retired)

Age of Empires II (Retired)

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Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
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Reviews
The reviews are taken directly from Steam and divided by regions and I show you the best rated ones in the last 30 days.

Reviews on english:
Reviews
95%
36,199 reviews
34,449
1,750
27.2 hours played
Written 13 days ago

Before the shiny remasters and updated engines, there was the original Age of Empires II—a strategy masterpiece that carved its name into gaming history and still echoes in the hearts of RTS fans today. Released in 1999, AoE II was more than just a game—it was a gateway to countless hours of base-building, castle-sieging, and monk-chanting fun. With its intuitive mechanics, diverse civilizations, and perfectly balanced rock-paper-scissors combat, it struck the rare balance between accessibility and depth. Whether you were a casual player building pretty towns or a competitive ladder climber microing knights and mangonels, Age of Empires II had something for everyone. The campaign modes were engaging and educational, bringing historical figures like Joan of Arc and Saladin to life with a sense of drama and purpose. The map editor gave players the tools to create entire worlds, fueling a passionate community that kept the game alive well beyond its initial life cycle. Yes, it had its quirks—pathfinding could be wonky, the AI occasionally clueless—but none of that ever outweighed the sheer brilliance of its design. It’s a game that didn’t just age well—it inspired generations of RTS games and players. Though now retired in favor of the Definitive Edition, the legacy of the original Age of Empires II is undeniable. It wasn’t just one of the greatest RTS games ever made—it was one of the greatest PC games, period. Rating: 9/10
342.3 hours played
Written 25 days ago

My 70+ year-old dad has basically only played two video games ever: this, and some "Civil War Generals II" game that isn't available on almost any platform besides the original CD. You can't buy that game, and there is a sexier extra-definitive we-promise-this-is-the-final-remake version of this game available. But this one's still plenty great. Since Dad's Steam profile page isn't set up, you'll just have to take my word for it that his thousands of hours (probably tens of thousands if you counted the 15+ years he played before we got him on Steam) means this is an easy recommend from me. Happy Father's Day to all those dads like mine, who just want to conquer North Africa over and over and over against seven max difficulty AI that, despite the difficulty, still doesn't know enough to counter his fleet of fishing ships in the vast ocean. Keep rockin' those bombard towers, pops!
12.9 hours played
Written 5 days ago

8/10 A legendary entry for anyone to enter the RTS space. This game is absolutely iconic and plays to be a perfect singleplayer or multiplayer experience. This game hold up great over time and plays well, aging well on to updated machines and still with functioning multiplayer(no longer fully supported). New updates have done well to make some things smoother and HD version helps to adjust to modern detail. Even though this game will no longer be further updated or hold support this is a must play for many gamers even just for nostalgia for older players.
117.0 hours played
Written 6 days ago

The classic, just as we remember it. Much cheaper than the definitive(?) version, but does all of the things.
568.6 hours played
Written 7 days ago

One of the greatest games of all time. Amazing how long it's stayed active. Content creators like [url=https://www.youtube.com/@T90Official]https://www.youtube.com/@T90Official[/url] have done a great job of showcasing the game and all of the creative strategies players have come up with. Can't wait for the next Hidden Cup event.
2,009.3 hours played
Written 8 days ago

Fun game and rather challenging at times.
232.9 hours played
Written 13 days ago

This game has been my absolute fav since I was a child, I remember waiting till my older brother went to sleep in order to go into his computer and play AOE2, best nights of my life. Also brought me closer to my brother (once we grew up and he let go of me using his stuff without permission lol). Over 15 years later I just had some dental stuff done and cant really move a lot. I'm downloading it once again to ease the pain. That should should be enough to give you a clue of wheter this game is good, at least for a steam review, thanks :).
16.8 hours played
Written 14 days ago

Highly Recommended ✅ (Playtime on Steam doesn’t reflect real hours – easily 1,000+ in my lifetime) Posted June 2025 Age of Empires II is, without exaggeration, one of the greatest games of all time. This is the game that unlocked a core childhood memory for me. I’ve been playing it since long before it ever made its way to Steam, and I probably have over a thousand hours logged across CDs, LAN parties, and random cracked installs over the years. It’s the perfect RTS mix of fun and brutality. Games can be slow and strategic or fast and chaotic, depending on the map, your civ, and your opponents. Every match feels different, and the depth here is incredible—even decades later. Whether you’re into building up a booming economy, micromanaging massive armies, or getting stomped by someone who six-boars and towers you by minute 10... this game delivers. I love it. Always have, always will. A timeless classic.
10.8 hours played
Written 15 days ago

Most of my hours are on the Playstation 2 version of the game. Infact I spent so many hours playing that the disk warped beyond recovery. I have nothing but good memories and praises for this game.
58.5 hours played
Written 17 days ago

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Perfect ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Okay ☐ Bad ☐ Very stylized ☐ They're what they should be for what the game is ☐ MS Paint could make something better ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Fantastic ☑ Excellent ☐ Perfect ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Meh ☐ Bad, but playable ☐ Just go watch paint dry ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Amazing ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not to bad ☐ Alright ☐ Bad ☐ My ears are bleeding ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Babies ☑ Young kids ☑ Young teens ☑ Older teens ☑ Adults ☑ Old people ☑ Anyone with a decent maturity level ☑ Anyone with a lack of maturity ☑ Anyone that is alive ☑ No one, not even your dog ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Just average ☐ A little better than average ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Better than good ☐ Fancy Pants Rich Boy ☐ NASA ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Can choose your difficulty setting ☐ No difficulty needed ☐ Just press 'W" ☐ Easy ☑ Medium ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Hard ☐ Verry Difficult ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if you like to collect things ☐ Only if you care about steam achievements ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☑ Only if you care about rankings/placements/leaderboards/etc. ☑ Average grind level ☐ A little grindy ☐ Too much grind ☐ You‘ll need a second life, maybe some macros, & a will to live for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ Story? What story? ☐ No Story ☐ Twilight was a better love story than this ☑ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It‘ll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ 1-2 Hours ☐ 2-5 Hours ☐ 5-10 Hours ☐ 10-20 Hours ☐ 20-50 Hours ☐ 50+ Hours ☑ 100+ Hours ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Replayablity }--- ☐ You won't even finish it the first time ☐ None, once was enough ☐ Not that kind of game ☐ You don't stop playing this kinda game, ever ☑ Maybe once or twice, to try something new ☐ You'll want to get every single possible ending & secret there is ☐ You'll pick it up every few years, but never finish a whole playthrough ☐ A lot, just to romance everyone, pick new options. try new classes, etc ---{ Price }--- ☐ It’s free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If you have some money to blow ☐ Wait for it to go on sale for the 100th time ☐ Ask someone to gift it to you instead ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Circumstantial (PC specs, internet, save/install location, etc.) ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Very low ☐ Low ☑ Average ☐ High ☐ Too much ---{ Worth It }--- ☐ Hell no! ☐ If you have a lot of cash ☑ Worth it! ☑ Get it now! ☐ Life is not complete without this game! ---{ TEXT }--- I've been playing this game since 2007, when I was a kid (I was 7 years old), this game is already nostalgic, hours played and I've never felt better playing another game than this, I downloaded it from the net the first time and it was just a trial, demo, years have passed and this game has remained just as great. About the game: the graphics are so good that you're amazed next to other games that are more recent and don't have good graphics or any good game mechanics. This game is amazing! ---{ 10 / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10
21,793.5 hours played
Written 19 days ago

Great campaigns and even better, infinitely variable skirmishing capability. A gaming masterpiece.
279.0 hours played
Written 22 days ago

great for both solo and multi player entertainment
83.9 hours played
Written 22 days ago

this game is amazing! from the time i first played it when i was little to now its fun, interactive, strategy, and honestly kinda addicting
38.9 hours played
Written 24 days ago

The engine, UI, and graphics are dated, but the game still holds all the fun value.
62.7 hours played
Written 24 days ago

I like that this game brings me joy and always takes me down memory lane. This was my very first computer game so I always find joy in random maps.
17.3 hours played
Written 24 days ago

Great classic rts so much fun, great game tons of fun!
1,920.5 hours played
Written 28 days ago

age of empires is short on history but its good history.
31.7 hours played
Written 17 days ago

same as the original. great game. so many good memories
29.0 hours played
Written 28 days ago

Sometimes it's worth revisiting the classics like this one.
30.5 hours played
Written 1 month and 4 days ago

Many ages ago, an empire rose… built on wood, sheep, and berries. Meet Gerald. Age 17. Profession: berry picker. With a short straw of hopes, dreams, and 3 hit points, he was destined to be great. He just wanted to farm. But fate—and 200 Teutonic Knights—had other plans. A peaceful village reduced to rubble because someone forgot to wall the southern pass. Again. In the end, only two things survived: one brave sheep, and Gerald. Pros: ★ Emotionally devastating and weirdly educational. ★ I cried over a lumber camp. ★ They showed a monk conversion in slow motion and I felt something awaken in me. Cons: ★ Lacks laser beams with sharks on their heads ★ Takes a while to learn the language. 10/10. Not recommended for poor people.
1,477.0 hours played
Written 18 days ago

The program allows for relay based computations.
318.7 hours played
Written 14 days ago

It's a classic, still one of the Best RTS games
111.0 hours played
Written 26 days ago

Oldie but goody. One of my favorite games of all time,
801.7 hours played
Written 16 days ago

this is a very fun games to play with so many things to do and learn a little about history
953.2 hours played
Written 6 days ago

yes this game is definitly worth playing just dint get too adicted
201.6 hours played
Written 18 days ago

Classic old school city building.
108.7 hours played
Written 1 month and 2 days ago

Awesome classic. Fun everywhere
25.6 hours played
Written 6 days ago

Greatest game ever after all these years
13.5 hours played
Written 27 days ago

great game love playing
140.5 hours played
Written 30 days ago

game good me like game you play game too
203.0 hours played
Written 22 days ago

Best version of the game
19.8 hours played
Written 8 days ago

Timeless classic.
464.7 hours played
Written 9 days ago

Simply the best game ever ;-)
88.6 hours played
Written 10 days ago

one of the best of all time
407.4 hours played
Written 13 days ago

Best RTS Game Of All-Time!
5.0 hours played
Written 24 days ago

Best game of all time
7.1 hours played
Written 7 days ago

Shit game
426.4 hours played
Written 17 days ago

best game ever
69.5 hours played
Written 22 days ago

nice game!
220.9 hours played
Written 30 days ago

this is a great game
8.7 hours played
Written 1 month and 2 days ago

good game
7.3 hours played
Written 1 month and 2 days ago

Great game!
681.3 hours played
Written 9 days ago

good
64.0 hours played
Written 9 days ago

still fun in 2025
41.7 hours played
Written 1 month and 4 days ago

it makes me feel good lol
3.3 hours played
Written 18 days ago

A classic.
4.1 hours played
Written 7 days ago

Classic.
63.2 hours played
Written 21 days ago

simple gameplay
544.9 hours played
Written 1 month and 1 day ago

I LIEK CHOPPINBG TREEZ
932.2 hours played
Written 24 days ago

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