I was out of gaming for over 10 years. A person at work had me download the trial for AoE and that is how I became addicted again. RTS games are away to create an environment that allow for people of all ages to enjoy gaming. The great/bad part is the hours of time spend playing this game. The ability to play it over and over again with a new experience each time is excellent!!! I have continued to follow the AoE expansion packs and the 2 version. Because of the first AoE, MicroSoft has created a lifer gamer and I will continue to follow the series. I am going to be one of those people pre-ordering the next AoE release.
Microsoft has decided to make a game about something that they are experts on, the rise of an empire. At first glance, Age of Empires looks sort of like a cross between Civilization 2 and Warcraft II, and that is a fairl... Read Full Review
Campaign is crap, however the Multiplayer is worth it. Ensemble Studios is happy to have Microsoft to back them with this game series and to produce sequels... I meant 'better' sequels, because this game AI seriously ... Read Full Review
