Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

1. pandaiga

   Jun 18, 2014

   10

   Fantastic game... for those reading the large bulk of these negative reviews, know that the game was released a bit before it was truly ready.Fantastic game... for those reading the large bulk of these negative reviews, know that the game was released a bit before it was truly ready. However, the game is now completely functional and lag free. The new competitive ladder system is awesome, and the new graphics look beautiful.
   
   I must repeat again, a month ago, these negative reviews are understandable. The game in it's current state is now patched and flowing extremely smooth making a wonderful competitive RTS for fans and new players alike.… Expand

   • 4 of 13 users found this helpful
2. LightPoth

   Jan 24, 2018

   10

   Excellent game, brings back old times.
   Very nostalgic for original fans of the first and second game.

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4. Inuplarity

   Jun 30, 2020

   9

   I used to play Age of Mythology before it was on Steam, and it was one of the great RTS games of my childhood. I'd like to state that I didI used to play Age of Mythology before it was on Steam, and it was one of the great RTS games of my childhood. I'd like to state that I did buy my copy when it was on sale and was way after the initial release - so I didn't really see any of the bugs that other players might have encountered.
   
   If graphics are a major selling point for you, the graphics are still the same from it's 2002 copy. The water textures changed ever so slightly along with the shadows/lighting but the graphics are still an old 2002 render.
   
   If you're interested in a mythological game, this might be for you. You can choose a God from a faction/race (ie, Greek/Norse/Egyptian etc) to play as when playing multiplayer and strategically use the powers for good (or evil, up to you). There's also the option to heroes and myth units based on what you've previously picked, such as the colossus for Greek units to give a bit of life to combat.
   
   If you want a fairly long campaign, AOM provides. 32 scenarios to play through with a storyline that you can follow as well. If you just want to have a bit of a giggle with friends, I'd suggest playing multiplayer and fiddling with some settings.
   
   GLHF!… Expand

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5. Vectis99

   Oct 24, 2018

   8

   Age of Mythology: "Extended Edition" is a shameless, buggy cash-in on the original which brings no merit other than a multiplayer accessibleAge of Mythology: "Extended Edition" is a shameless, buggy cash-in on the original which brings no merit other than a multiplayer accessible to a slightly broader audience; nevertheless, the game-play experience is roughly the same, and can be described as follows:
   A cute, fun, and whimsical real time strategy which is one of the best-paced to date. The theme of the game, which is a bland masculine depiction of ancient culture and war, does not become too overbearing thanks to its cute and silly execution. Unfortunately, the arbitrary and slipshod balancing causes the game to deteriorate in complexity among high-skill match-ups, but playing the game in a multiplayer context is still a lot of fun anyway.… Expand

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6. PrincessRose

   Jan 13, 2016

   6

   This is an old RTS game from 2002
   I usually refrain from buying old games that were released before 2007 as most have been a terribleThis is an old RTS game from 2002
   I usually refrain from buying old games that were released before 2007 as most have been a terrible disapointment. Even though the graphics look old, out dated and haven't been improved much at all, the game is ok to play.
   
   I find the game mostly enjoyable to play even though it is an ugly game with graphics from 2000. And with AOM Extended Edition, doesn't seem like much has been added or changed/improved. It says improved graphics, but it doesn't look like it, all that seems to have improved is a bit of water texture, shadow and some lighting and it's still ugly old outdated textures.
   
   I like how there is a mythological aspect to the game, it makes it more interesting for me, to choose a god and have various powers you can evoke, though rather limited, powers such as call down a bolt of lightning to instant kill a enemy. And a devastating meteor that will destroy a small area. These powers are very limited though, only being able to use once per map, so should be used wisely.
   I also like that there are heroes and myth units, creatures like minotaurs and hydra that become stronger and grow another head after a kill.
   
   I get bored playing too much, usually after a couple of hours, as all it is, is fighting and nothing much else. And I feel happy when I complete a campaign scenario and then feel disapointed that there's another one to complete. So I probably don't like the campaign game much as it drags on and on.
   The campaign takes way too long to complete, usually I like lengthy games, but not when the story involved is rather boring and the scenario missions don't differ much as every one is mostly just build your base up, build army, attack and defeat. I just want it to hurry up and be over already. The campaign should be 15 to 20 scenarios at most, not 32. I prefer to play just random maps in short bursts.
   
   And it's frustrating when you get halfway through a scenario, only to have the game crash and you try and reload a recent save but the save file is stuffed and wont load so have to start the scenario from the beginning again.
   
   I liked the game over all and say it's worth getting and playing at a discounted price for $10 or less, but not for full price as it's just an old rehashed game which has out dated graphics and not many improvements. Nothing that modernises or makes it feel worthy of the so called Extended title.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
7. elManicho

   May 10, 2014

   4

   Pretty sad bottom line for a remake. Adds nothing of value to the original. Having to pay $30 for the addition of community mods that arePretty sad bottom line for a remake. Adds nothing of value to the original. Having to pay $30 for the addition of community mods that are available for free is a disgrace. 8/10 for the game itself which is a pretty good RTS , 0/10 for the low move from MS studios. Buy the Gold Edition for less than $10 and save yourselves the trouble.… Expand

   • 15 of 25 users found this helpful
8. plink

   Dec 22, 2014

   0

   I was about to buy this until I read the reviews. I have bought loads of games from steam but these makeovers do tend to be very superficialI was about to buy this until I read the reviews. I have bought loads of games from steam but these makeovers do tend to be very superficial and the games have serious problems as described. I liked the original but unless this game is patched I will keep my money as recommended by some critics here and on steam.… Expand

   • 0 of 15 users found this helpful

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