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  • Summary: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, "The Last Khans" with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.

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    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, "The Last Khans" with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.

    Explore all the original campaigns like never before as well as the best-selling expansions, spanning over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history. Head online to challenge other players with 35 different civilizations in your quest for world domination throughout the ages.

    Choose your path to greatness with this definitive remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Jan 30, 2023
    92
    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition lands on Xbox in a big way, with a magnificent adaptation of the controls to console, impressive graphics and all the classic essence of the saga, with hundreds of hours of content and endless battles.
  2. Jan 30, 2023
    90
    Age of Empires 2 hasn't lost any of its fascination, the Definitive Edition brings it in line with modern gameplay sensibilities and, as an upgrade, is as good as it gets. If you've ever wanted to play Age of Empires from the comfort of your couch, now's your time.
  3. Mar 20, 2023
    90
    The Xbox version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition managed to surprise us with the controller controls. After such a fun experience there is no doubt that Age of Empires IV port will turn out great.
  4. Jan 30, 2023
    87
    Some features show that the "base game" is 2 decades old, but the core experience is still mesmerizing and more accessible than ever.
  5. Jan 31, 2023
    85
    While one could argue that argue that playing Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition with a controller is needlessly complicated, that would entirely miss the point of a release on console. Consoles tend to draw a more casual-friendly audience that may not have played the original release. As such, this is a great way to make gaming history accessible to as many players as possible, giving them the chance to play however they want. Being over 20 years old, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition doesn't break new ground, but it's a masterful remake with a lot of small improvements and a deep care fort he source material.
  6. Feb 7, 2023
    84
    The Xbox version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition retains all of the game's content while making huge changes to the operating system and user interface. These changes have greatly reduced the startup threshold and improved the game experience. It is not only a very successful version, but also an excellent answer to the "can console play RTS" question.
  7. Jan 30, 2023
    80
    Age of Empires II is a game that forever remains as part of your own existence. It does not matter how much time goes on, in the end you ALWAYS remember having played AOE; it is a timeless classic. You REALLY want to play this new version of the game, whether it is because you want to explore one of the greatest video games ever for the very first time, or because you are an 'old school' player that wants to re-live a glorious age that will no longer come back.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Não achei que a MS conseguiria colocar esse game pra jogar com controles tão facil!! Melhor jogo nesse estilo, dublado e da pra mudar aNão achei que a MS conseguiria colocar esse game pra jogar com controles tão facil!! Melhor jogo nesse estilo, dublado e da pra mudar a qualidade pro ultra, estou jogando no xbox one x Expand
  2. Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Nunca pensei que pudesse jogar um RTS no controle. Age of Empires II conseguiu essa proeza. Porte sensacional para o Xbox.
  3. Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Dou nota 10 não só porque AOE 2 é um dos melhores, talvez o melhor, RTS já feito mas porque essa versão de console ficou impecável, pegar umDou nota 10 não só porque AOE 2 é um dos melhores, talvez o melhor, RTS já feito mas porque essa versão de console ficou impecável, pegar um rts feito apenas pra mouse e teclado e fazer ser jogado perfeitamente no controle parecia ser uma tarefa impossível, tanto que vários rts de console, como Halo Wars, são mais simples comparados aos de pc... MAS CONSEGUIRAM!!!!!! É muito bom de se jogar e fácil de aprender os comandos. Espero que essa versão sirva como base para fazer rts mais complexos e trazer os que estão disponíveis apenas em PC. Expand
  4. Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Esse port ficou sensacional, Os controles fantástico.. Parabéns aos Envolvidos

    Nota 10
  5. Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Greatest RTS now on xbox controller feels great been enjoying the story great mutilplayer even on gamepass
  6. Feb 4, 2023
    10
    It's a classic, now on console, and with good tutorials to learn how to use it. I'm very happy to be playing this game again. Thank you, Xbox!It's a classic, now on console, and with good tutorials to learn how to use it. I'm very happy to be playing this game again. Thank you, Xbox! With better graphics and on GamePass, I can't ask for more. Expand
  7. Feb 2, 2023
    1
    Es un Port de PC no muy bien logrado, se queda a medio camino de muchos otros Juegos similares y más modernos

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