Age of Empires: The Age of Kings DS
Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. AceGamez
    90
    This really is a wonderful game that has been fitted perfectly to a new combat style and handheld gaming model, setting the bar pretty high for anyone attempting something similar in the future.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    One of the smartest games on the DS. It's highly recommended for gamers of all ages and intelligence.
  3. Digital Entertainment News
    90
    The only way this game could be any better is if it were WiFi compatible.
  4. eToychest
    88
    A somewhat unique experience to portable turn-based strategy gamers, and may actually be the best strategy title on the Nintendo DS to date, given the added complexities over other popular series.
  5. Game Chronicles
    87
    A completely overhauled and redesigned reiteration of the classic PC game. It’s a turn based strategy game that is similar to Nintendo’s Advanced Wars. This is different because the original was a real-time strategy game.

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User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. Inuit_Dude
    10
    i love this game and i still play it the battles are awsome the campaign modes are fun to play and challenging and it is a great time killer i cannot think of any thing bad to say about it… Full Review »
  2. JimiK.
    9
    This is a fun game that requires thought. I don't think that the touch screen works as well as the control buttons but use a combination of the two methods that works for me. The bug isn't bad; make sure you have more than 3 letters to your name and save often. It would be a ten if the touch screen was easier to navigate (it can be a pain in the butt trying to activate the character you want when they are grouped) and if there were no bug at all.… Full Review »
  3. NateM.
    10
    I played the first 2 AOE games and loved them.This ranks right up there with them. Complex gameplay, many twists and turns, and good graphics for a DS game combine for an excellent product.… Full Review »
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