Age of Empires II HD Edition

Age of Empires II HD Edition

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With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition in 2019, this edition is not the most current and will not be updated further. In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience. Explore all the original single player campaigns from both Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and head online to challenge other Ste...
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Developer:
Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, SkyBox Labs, Forgotten Empires,
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios,
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Genre:
Strategy,
Recent Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly positive (182)
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly positive (82587)
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Editions

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Definitive Edition

  • Age of Empires II 4K Ultra HD graphics
  • 4 New Civilisations
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Age of Empires II HD Edition

HD Edition

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Game features

Single-player Single-player
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Description

HD Edition includes

- Age of Empires II HD edition
With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition in 2019, this edition is not the most current and will not be updated further.

In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience. Explore all the original single player campaigns from both Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and head online to challenge other Steam players in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Originally developed by Ensemble Studios and re-imagined in high definition by Hidden Path Entertainment, Skybox Labs, and Forgotten Empires, Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition to Steam!

Configurations

minimum*

  • OS *:Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+
  • Processor:1.2GHZ CPU
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU
  • DirectX:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space

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  • Additional:900x600 minimum display resolution

Game's latest news

An image of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition being tested in the PlayStation Network leaks on Reddit
An image of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition being tested in the PlayStation Network leaks on Reddit
Although "Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition" was released in 2019 for PC and Xbox, PlayStation hasn't seen a title from this franchise in a long time. However, a recent leak from Reddit shows two users playing through their PlayStation. The author specifies, however, that it could probably…
Age of Empires II DLC The Mountain Royals out October 31
Age of Empires II DLC The Mountain Royals out October 31
On October 12, an expansion called "The Mountain Royals" for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition appeared on the Internet out of the blue. Microsoft has now confirmed its existence. Available from October 31, 2023 at €14.99, this DLC will add three new campaigns, with Armenian and Georgian…
The Return to Rome DLC has been announced for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
This new downloadable content for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will focus on nostalgia. Indeed, "Return to Rome" will pay tribute to the famous expansion of the first game titled "The Rise of Rome". But with some new features added... Thus, this DLC will include three new…

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Great! No complaints for such a classic <3
love this game
  • you can zoom!!
amazing game I would highly recommend to anyone who's into RTS games and likes getting lost in hour long matches.
  • easy to get into
  • even for an aged game it has a good UI
  • a good time sink game
  • can be addictive
Age of Empires III is an absolutely classic game. Lots of mileage for your money! Still runs perfect despite being an older game! Highly recommend. Still holds up as a great RTS. Also lets you feel some sense of progress as you upgrade your city between fights.
  • Achievements
  • RTS Action
  • Graphics
I've been playing Age of Empires II for a few years now and I have to say that it is one of my favorite strategy games. The game mechanics are incredibly well-executed and the graphics are incredibly impressive for a game of this type. The game is also incredibly expansive and allows for very strategic warfare and resource management. The game also has great AI opponents to play against and a very active online community.

That being said, there are a few cons to the game. It can be a bit too complicated for some players and the online matchmaking system can be a bit inconsistent. Additionally, the single-player campaign can feel a bit too easy and repetitive at times.

Overall, though, Age of Empires II is an incredibly well-crafted game that offers a great experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great strategy game.
In short, if you play through only the campaigns it is about 200 hours of content. The well-done game has a thriving community.

If you liked AOE 2 as a kid, or just like RTS games where you need macro and micro.

It is a good game.

VERY high hours per dollar spent for this game.

The game still receives updates and is played by more players than AOE 3 and 4..........

GFX looks nice and preserved the art style.

Games run a 2+decade engine so the only single core is used, in big battles having PC with strong single core performance is advised.

Yeah AOE 2 from 1999, DE is the second remaster.
  • The game and the price
  • Has many sponsored trounies for the pros
  • Extreme amount of content to price ratio..
  • Many player have high skill ceiling,hard to start if you want to play MP in serious competitive manner
Fantastic remaster, except for the suicidal monks who randomly wonder off into the middle of the battlefield because you can't command them to 'Hold Position'. Allso, 'break formation' should be an option when you want to fall back with your troops. The way it's allways been, your units will sometimes move TOWARDS the enemy just to get into formation during retreat. You allso should be able to decide which units end up where in the formations. Would make tactics more interesting, especially for multi player

And the soundtracks are all remixes of the original soundtracks that I loved. I would much prefer that the original soundtracks could be selected for in the audio settings.
The game is wonderful and addictive, for those who like and seek RTS games I suggest you buy this masterpiece because it is very well developed, has a very rich community and especially fun with friends!
  • Graphics
  • Interface
  • Languages
  • Complete Content
  • Sound
This game is a classic, there is not enough brain cells in my brain to understand how perfect the game design is, only the time, the people, and the stories people tell about the game is enough to cover my statement
Seems you forgot there supposed to be multiplayer option. Little bit a scam.

The game itself is nice and nostalgic, Only the reason i bought this was to play with my friends who has legit version of this game.
  • single player works
  • not all game functions
the game is very good is reminds me old days when i used to play as a kid. Trade was fast and safe i recommend. This game has a very competitive scene and is better than age of empires iii de edition.
  • good game
This game is my all time favorite strategy game. Mostly because of nostalgia but also because it really is a great game. There are alot to master and it is a real challange to win over other players.

It has many positive points anv few negative. Most of the negative points depends on prefrence.
  • Simple to learn
  • Hard to master
  • Many Civilisations
  • Events still going on
  • single player campaigns
  • Hard to master
  • Repetitive
  • Old game
This Game is AMAZING, I normally don't play strategy games but I heard a lot good thing from my friend, so I decided to try it myself. And I have to say I LOVE IT, I don't know where or when the time flys by, so addictive. The how to play explains the game play so well. I would give it 100 points but the game closes on me without a warning (thank the Gods it automatically saves) and it's annoying after some time especially in war stage.

I hope the review was helpful. :D
  • Easy to learn .
  • It very fun to play.
  • It is closing without a warning.
Nostalgie kann manchmal ein echtes Miststück sein. Kaum war die HD-Neuauflage von Age of Empires 2 angekündigt - einem meiner liebsten Echtzeitstrategiespiele -, hatte ich es auch schon auf Steam vorbestellt. Ich konnte einfach nicht widerstehen und wollte diesen absoluten Klassiker, der mich damals monatelang beschäftigt hat, einfach unbedingt noch mal haben. Auch um der alten Zeiten willen, denn wenn es schon kein richtiges neues Age of Empires gibt, muss man sich eben damit begnügen. Und es kam so, wie es kommen musste: Nach wenigen Minuten stellte sich wieder dieses vertraute Spielgefühl ein, dieses alte Flair war wieder da. Wie alles funktionierte, steckt noch irgendwo im Hinterkopf und kommt schnell wieder zum Vorschein.

Spielerisch hat Age of Empires 2 in all den Jahren nichts von seiner Faszination eingebüßt und macht auch heute noch eine Menge Spaß. Ressourcenabbau, Siedlungsaufbau, Armeezusammenstellung, Kämpfe, hier passt so gut wie alles. Aber: Neben der spielerischen Begeisterung machte sich nach wenigen Minuten gleichermaßen ein wenig Ernüchterung bemerkbar. Das liegt in dem Fall mehr an der technischen Seite. Das Update der Grafik-Engine beschränkt sich weitestgehend darauf, das Spiel mit aktuellen Geräten beziehungsweise Betriebssystemen lauffähig zu machen. Hinzu kommen natürlich deutlich höhere Auflösungen für HD-Displays und auch mehrere Monitore.

Leichte Anpassungen

Im Spiel selbst fallen die Änderungen eher subtil aus. Die Gebäude haben beispielsweise nie schöner ausgesehen, das Terrain wurde ein wenig verbessert, Wasser und Feuer haben neue Effekte bekommen, die Farbpalette im Interface wurde erweitert. Besonders vom technischen Bereich hatte ich mir jedoch mehr erwartet, als diese subtilen Änderungen, nämlich eine offensichtlichere Modernisierung á la Monkey Island Special Edition oder Halo Anniversary. Beide dieser Titel bringen eine moderne Grafik mit sich und lassen sich optional auch auf die alte Optik umschalten. Und das ist etwas, was ich mir ebenfalls für Age of Empires 2 HD gewünscht hätte. Ob es nun am Willen oder am Budget mangelte, kann ich nicht beurteilen, aber dieser Klassiker hätte eine ebenso ordentliche Überarbeitung verdient wie Microsofts Halo.

Alles in allem bin ich aber nichtsdestotrotz eher enttäuscht von dieser HD Edition. Klar, es ist toll, diesen Meilenstein der Echtzeitstrategie auf modernen Rechnern in hohen Auflösungen zu spielen und es macht im Grunde so viel Spaß wie damals. Von der technischen Seite hatte ich mir jedoch mehr erhofft beziehungsweise erwartet als subtilere Veränderungen. Insbesondere in Anbetracht des doch eher üppigen Standard-Preises von 19,99 Euro kann man da meiner Meinung nach schon etwas mehr Mühe vonseiten der Entwickler erwarten. Wenn ihr also von der Nostalgie gepackt werdet, diesen Klassiker noch mal neu erleben wollt oder einfach dank des Multiplayer-Supports via Steam in Zukunft noch viele, viele Multiplayer-Schlachten austragen wollt, wird euch wahrscheinlich auch dieser Preis nicht stören. Wer Age of Empires 2 noch nie gespielt hat, kann hier ein Stück Echtzeitstrategie-Geschichte erleben.

7/10 Punkte

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