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8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

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  1. Nov 17, 2010
    10
    favorite game of all time, played the campaign multiple time, and LAN it with friends almost every weekend. the graphics still look amazing. 8 years later still the best looking RTS in my opinion. gameplay is perfectly balanced soundtrack is outstanding there is so much content in the game, it could last me forever. it is so good i have bought it 4 times and 3 times was for myself.
  2. WilliamS
    Jul 26, 2009
    10
    This rts game is one of the easiest to play for how much fun it is. My first game i struggled to survive god powers from the enemy, attacked them with a massive army, lost and then cut out their resources after almost losing my base. The point is it was a roller coaster as were all my other games with the hear pounding defensive maneuvers to the triumph of fortifying crucial resources. All of the aspects are amazing. The selection of gods won't keep you bored. The only thing that is bad is the cinematic mode which you might want to use because you want to see a jackal fighting alongside a spear wielding greek soldier. This game will keep you satisfied, and all the maps will shake it up a little if you somehow become bored with this near perfect rts game. Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  3. GieldeR.
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    I just like it. I would kill my mother for it!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  4. BillyS.
    Oct 23, 2003
    9
    Age Of mythology certainly is an amazing work of art by ensemble studios, it plays much like earlier "Age of" Games (which is good) yet add's so much more innovative things such as god powers. and a whole new game engine which really add?s to the game play, along with the whole experience. Age of mythology is (in my opinion) ensemble studios greatest work so far, and this is coming from 6+ years of playing Age of Empires games. As you can probably tell I highly recommend AOM to any Real Time Strategy fan, along with the average gamer. AOM has 3 civilizations (Greek, Egyptian and Norse) all three totally unique from the other, to add upon that, each civilization has three god?s to pick from at the beginning of each game. Each god will grant you special god powers along with technologies and mythic units. The downside is, having all of these options leads to a certain god to be overpowered and will dominate the other gods. Ensemble studios has now pretty much have each god to be equal to each other, yet it was a very bumpy start for AOM. The online match making service ESO (ensemble studios online) is very new, and has a quite abit of issues with it, yet again ensemble studios is doing a great job to improving the online service. And is getting better with every patch. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. MathiasP.
    Oct 9, 2005
    8
    A really good game. The graphics is great, and the god section works very well, but it seem like you have played this game before.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. J
    May 9, 2005
    3
    1. Usually ran out of food before I was able to make a farm. 2. God powers could end the game instantly in 1v1 3. Heroes were basically hyped units 4. Age of Kings looked more appealing 5. Myth units wacked 6. Campaign missions were converted old age of empire missions Rating: Played it for one week, gave up, went back to Warcraft III. I played Age of Kings for 6 months. This game needs work.
    • 0 of 5 users said yes
  7. RandallS.
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    This is probably the best strategy game I've ever played. It's fast paced and exciting compared to other age games, and the campaign, although the story sucks, is a lot of fun. The real gold is the multiplayer mode, hundreds of hours of fun fighting other players.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. JeromeJ.
    Nov 11, 2002
    10
    This game has every possible thing you could want in an RTS. If you divide it into 3rds. Single player Campaign, Single Palyer Random maps and Multiplayer gameplay it is easily over 100 hours of gameplay. This game should cost $100.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. RobberdE.
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    It's my all time favourite. Thanks a friend of my I have been playing it now for 6 months!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. KarlD.
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    The best strategy game ever created so far, a must own for every gamer. This game has just everything, a great storyline, a good graphical engine, grippling sound effects and voice acting and of course the uncomparable gameplay of the Age series. This piece of work is a great experience for everyone even if you don't like much strategy games like I do but this is worth the money. Multiplayer is also a great experience and it is just awesome how smooth the game runs. My final comment is that people who like or don't even think to like this type of game, GO GRAB THIS ONE! IT IS AWESOME! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. LulletjedeH.
    Nov 8, 2002
    10
    It's my best game that i made in a few years.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. DanielL.
    Oct 16, 2003
    2
    I found this was a disapointing game. Microsoft should have done better. It was toooo much like Age Of Empires.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  13. Jok`RdeMo
    Feb 27, 2003
    8
    Graphics is really cool, gameplay is OK. what else to say? game is good, but there is nothing special except graphics take it out and it will be the same old Age of Empires. But Game still is good.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. BrennanL.
    Jun 30, 2003
    7
    Minotaurs cooooooll [minotaurs are bull headed man] but battles are xtremely BORING VERY VERY BORING!!!! Though u'd still B addicted 2 it buy it 2 keep yourself occupied for a while.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. JoeS.
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    Quite possibly the best and most addictive RTS to date, this game has me captured the instant I loaded it up for the first time. Major improvements from AoE and AoE 2: AOK. Simply beautiful.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. SamP.
    Nov 26, 2009
    9
    An incredibly well constructed strategy game to put it simply. it does feel like you played something very similar too it before (Age of empires 2), but inventive aspects like the myth units and god powers keep it fresh and entertaining. One of the best RTS games out there still.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. GorthG.
    Nov 1, 2002
    10
    It's da bomb.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. ChrisC.
    Feb 22, 2003
    9
    Could have been better not as good as i had hoped but, great game none the less. If your a gamer this is a must try game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. Caleb
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    Perfect score. Best game ever, get this game. Sweetest thing I ever played, better than "Warcraft III."
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. MetaP.
    Dec 5, 2006
    9
    A superbly entertaining mix of a few spectrums of mythology into what makes a very entertaining RTS with brilliant gameplay, though a very slightly lacking plot.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. MichaelL.
    Apr 16, 2006
    9
    An excellent RTS. With elements from Age of Empires with monsters and incredible God powers thrown into the mix, you're left with a deep, fun, and fulfilling experience.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. SnoopyM.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    This is probably the single best game i've ever played. It's got great replay value, good story, and fun online play.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. JamesD
    May 19, 2009
    10
    Possibly the best RTS to date. AoE 2 and this are both excellent, but this one pulls ahead through excellent multilayer and an enthralling campaign. Titans is an excellent add- on to the game. I can still play this now and have more fun than Rome: Total War.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. BobC.
    Nov 22, 2002
    10
    Jesus Christ, do games get any beter than this? thats all i have to say about his one.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. TelyS.
    Nov 24, 2002
    3
    Aside from a few cosmetic details, the game plays nearly identicaly to the other games in the "Ages" series, which isn't too bad, for 1998.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  26. Sep 29, 2010
    9
    You know I was thinking about strategy games and asked which is my favorite of all time, guess what it is, Age of Mythology! It is just a great game with lots of FUN to be had. The coolest part of this game is that I can install it on a laptop and it will work great. If you have never had the opportunity to play this game you truly are missing out on one of the masterpieces of all time (in my opinion). Expand
  27. Oct 28, 2011
    8
    This is a good solid strategy game, not as good as age of kings though. The one thing that ruined this game for me was the bastard priests who converted your units. It was rediculious, how the hell is a priest going to take over five mounted knights, i mean they really would just chop his **** head off. Worth playing. Watch out for the priests.
  28. Aug 3, 2011
    10
    Its been nearly 9 years since its release but this game never gets old. Compared to its age, graphics are awesome. Balance between civilizations and units is great. I dont think i will get bored from this game ever.
  29. Oct 13, 2011
    9
    Another Great game by Microsoft. Its a very good RTS, but i felt it wasn't as good as AOE2. I don't Review games by comparing them to other games though, I rate them by how i felt it was and how much I enjoyed playing it. AOM has a great Campaign in it with interesting, unique levels in it that had not be seen by this time it was released. I have some trouble working the Multiplayer Stuff with it ,but other wise its a fantastic game. I would recommend getting it (but get AOE2 First : P ) Expand
  30. Sep 28, 2011
    9
    The only RTS I played. Very simple and easy to understand. Still not sold? It's fun, and the best thing is that it's so varied in terms of the campaign's levels and maps. Greek, Egyptian and Norse each have three gods with different abilities. The gameplay is simple, fun and to add to the compelling story is the beautiful soundtrack. The levels have great variety and complement the story. It's not copy and pasting the same mission or objective over and over. Brings back some good memories. Expand
  31. Apr 11, 2012
    10
    This was my favorite game when i was kid and its still one of best games what i have
  32. Mar 11, 2012
    10
    I could try to fault this game, but I can't. It's really well balanced, and thus playing it is probably the most fun I've ever had from an RTS. And then there's the sound track, which is also perfect.
  33. Mar 16, 2012
    10
    AMAZING! in every fooooken way. I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good.I like this because it is good. Expand
  34. Apr 5, 2012
    10
    An all around great game. Really fun to play, if you enjoy RTS games you'll enjoy Age of Mythology. The game has everything an RTS should have and much more.
  35. May 11, 2012
    8
    Age of Mythology is a great strategy game, but I didn't like the idea too much. Now, you are in a mythological era, really? The fact that It isn't a masterpiece is that It doesn't beat AOE series. However, It is fun, and classic. This game is made by Microsoft and Ensemble, they really did a great job. (8.1)
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Without a doubt, the gameplay, graphics and sound all add up for a spectacular RTS title that you will be able to play for hours upon hours without getting remotely bored.
  2. "Warcraft III" is very innovative and has production values higher than just about any game ever released on the PC, while Age of Mythology is simply a worthy successor to an excellent series.
  3. The best Age game yet, featuring frightening fantasy units without all the bearded baggage. [PC Gamer UK]