Age of Mythology: Retold Reviews

Age of Mythology: Retold is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
82 / 100
Oct 2, 2024

Much as I like the Age of Empires games, Age of Mythology's god powers and myth units dial up the fun factor significantly. The dramatic graphical update and small but sensible gameplay tweaks in this Retold edition make it easy to recommend for new and returning players alike.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 28, 2024

Retold looks and feels just like we remember Age of Mythology from 2000s.

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Saudi Gamer
Top Critic
7 / 10
Sep 26, 2024

Age of Mythology Retold brings classic strategy games back into the arena with overall good improvements, unique abilities, different gameplay for each faction, and an excellent balance between all elements.

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GameSpace
Taoshi
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold is a faithful remaster that lets players old and new experience the unique mix of base building, troop management, coupled with the control over heroes and monsters alike.

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80 / 100
Sep 17, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold is a great modernized experience of a classic old game. It keeps the best things from the old game, including the charm. It adds a lot, providing a new experience with added nostalgia. The original game was already a great RTS game, and Retold maintains this status. It compares pretty well to its cousins in the other Age games and more than well with other RTS games.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 13, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold is both a solid RTS and reimagining, but a bit of an odd one as well. It brings enough changes to the table to offer a new experience, but at the same time one that is in other ways bound in the past. Both this and its less than optimal visuals make it feel a bit stuck between old and new.

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Recommended
Sep 11, 2024

Age of Mythology Retold is a love letter to the original game and a remake you'll be glad to have in 2024.

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Gamersky
Mega杰尼龟
Top Critic
8.1 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2024

While Age of Mythology: Retold still has a few flaws in its details, it doesn't stop the game from showcasing the unique charm of this classic RTS in a fresh new way, even 20 years later.

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8 / 10
Sep 10, 2024

A faithful remaster of a classic RTS game with many enhancements that improve on an already great game.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold is a faithful remaster of a classic RTS game, featuring improved graphics, UI, and great quality of life changes. Whether you’re new to the franchise or a returning fan, this buffed-up classic is worth checking out.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold stands as the ultimate way to experience a beloved classic, combining the timeless appeal of the original game with a host of modern enhancements. With its refreshed graphics, expanded gameplay mechanics, and a wealth of new content, this edition not only pays homage to the game that captivated millions but also reinvents it for a new generation of players. The inclusion of new gods, like Freyr, and the Legacy Deity Portrait Pack enrich the nostalgic experience, while the promise of upcoming expansions adds exciting new dimensions to the mythological universe.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2024

I am still cautiously optimistic regarding the post-launch content and roadmap, but as it stands, I love Age of Mythology: Retold. It retains the gameplay loop and iconic soundtrack of the original 2002 release, improving upon it by featuring brand-new visuals, a vastly more intuitive UI, and a plethora of small quality-of-life perks. It’s the game I grew up loving to death, but better than ever before.

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83 / 100
Sep 6, 2024

Age of Mythology: Rereally retains the spirit of the original game while taking full advantage of modern technology. Catering to both nostalgia and modern RTS expectations, it's a throwback for old fans and a great starting point for new players. For anyone looking to revisit old friends or embark on a new mythology adventure, Retold is an experience not to be missed.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold is a welcomed return 22 years after the release of the original. It offers a fun strategy and battle experience that combines the mythology of historical civilizations, with a simple storyline and varied and fun gameplay. A deep skill tree, multiple and varied abilities and units, flexibility in the control system and user interface, as well as a smart VPS system that makes it easy to manage villagers. The game is a great experience for RTS fans and mythology enthusiasts.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold builds on the original game, bringing the 22-year-old production up to today's standards and offering a long-running, enjoyable RTS experience.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold has made significant upgrades to its RTS formula. Expanding on pantheons by using the power of the gods more often lets you experience the true force. Improvements to accessibility means learning the basics is easier for newcomers to the series. While the experience stumbles with more advanced concepts and is perhaps too reliant on faith for victory, you can still learn as you go. Age of Mythology: Retold has never looked better for fans new and old.

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Chris Wray
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2024

Age of Mythology Retold brings back a classic, with new - great - visuals, a new UI, and a few new gameplay features. While it does, for the most part, feel more like a remaster, there's still an incredible amount to love here, and the few new features the army of developers have added bring a whole new level to the game.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold is a successful attempt at reviving a classic title with a modern look and better accessibility. With three fascinating campaigns and a smooth multiplayer experience, it can be the perfect game for fans of old school RTS games who are yearning for a fresh experience.

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10 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2024

Age of Mythology Retold offers significant replay value with hours of fun building your civilizations as well as defeating your enemies either by yourself or cooperatively in teams. It’s relatively easy to pick up and despite the barebones tutorial, the controls are simple enough that you should be able to learn pretty quickly. Having the game on game pass as well means that you’ll be able to always find people to play with as well as easily being able to get your friends to join in the fun.

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Max Borman
Top Critic
Aug 31, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold brings the beloved original RTS back with a whole new look and feel, and so far, it has delivered everything fans could want.

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