Age of Mythology: Retold Reviews
Age of Mythology may have been a risk some 20 years ago, but remaking it was a no-brainer. Retold feels familiar but fresh, and the changes made all feel like they only improve on one of the franchise's best entries.
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.
Age of Mythology: Retold is a masterful blend of nostalgia and innovation that fans and newcomers will both cherish.
Age of Mythology: Retold is a far better update to the classic than Extended Edition ever was, and this is self-evident through even a few hours with it. The effort put into making this the best Age of Mythology that has ever been oozes throughout, and it’s a resounding success. This remake easily becomes the platonic ideal for Age of Mythology and makes it the true successor to the original.
Age of Mythology: Retold doesn't redefine the genre but returning fans will not be disappointed and new ones may discover why RTS games were king of the hill in the not-so-distant past. Retold is mechanically solid, beautifully remade, and a blast to play with friends.
World's Edge and its partners successfully revive the most underrated Age of Empires game with the launch of Age of Mythology: Retold. More than a pure definitive edition, this classic strategy game gets a full-blown remake with smart gameplay changes and a bevy of options to make it approachable. Aside from a few bugs and glitches that should be addressed, it's a phenomenal game for RTS fans to sink their teeth into.
Age of Mythology: Retold is a triumphant revival of a beloved classic. It combines the best elements of the original with modern upgrades and refinements, delivering a fantastic strategic experience that feels both fresh and familiar. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the original or new to the world of mythology, this game offers an epic journey worth embarking on. I think that with this game Age of Mythology finally gets the respect it deserves in the pantheon of great RTS games.
Age of Mythology was already a fun game back in the day, and one of Ensemble Studios' best works. With Age of Mythology: Retold, World's Edge and Forgotten Empires have taken it upon themselves to preserve everything that made this entry special, and modernize this title so that a wider audience has the opportunity to enjoy one of the best exponents of the genre. There's no doubt about it, Age of Mythology: Retold is the definitive way to experience one of the great RTS classics.
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Retold looks and feels just like we remember Age of Mythology from 2000s.
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Age of Mythology: Retold blends nostalgia with modern appeal, offering a well-polished experience with expansive content. Despite minor flaws, the game’s mythological elements and orchestral soundtrack steal the show.
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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.
Great content and lots of small changes. Age of Mythology: Retold is a tribute to fans of the genre who have waited too long for the return of Microsoft's legendary strategy game. Βούλομαι!
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Age of Mythology Retold is a faithful modernization of the 2002 original, capable of removing the dust from a true masterpiece of the past. The innovations made to the game mechanics are excellent, although reporting the presence of some bugs.
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The gods are immortal and so is this game: it's still as fun as it was 20 years ago and has received just the right facelift to remain attractive.
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A finely re-made classic that is still as engaging and fun as it was back in 2002.
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Age of Mythology Retold is the dream of all fans of the old Ensemble Studios title: it allows you to play what is on balance a remake with a visibly improved technical sector and many small innovations on the gaming front. It is therefore an opportunity to discover or rediscover this real-time strategy, perhaps taking advantage of its presence in the console and PC Game Pass catalog.
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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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Age of Mythology: Retold is an absolutely successful project with an highly affordable price tag, capable of keeping an RTS enthusiast glued to the controller for days on end, but that can also win over those who are not experts in the genre.
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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.
"Age of Mythology: Retold" not only makes an already highly fun game shine in a largely contemporary look, but also adds many useful improvements, first and foremost the reusable god powers, the villager priority system, significantly more accessibility options and a really well thought-out controller control.
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