Age of Empires
Ensemble Studios · Microsoft Studios · Released 1997-10-15
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8.6
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Available onPC
~4h to beatOfficial site ↗
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About this game
Age of Empires is the first in a series of real-time strategy video games developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft. Players choose from one of 16 available civilizations and lead the same to victory, which can be achieved through various means, such as destroying all enemy civilizations or by building and protecting a Wonder. Players start with few resources and subjects, and utilize them to build an empire, advancing through 4 distinct stages and researching technology and building monuments and armies. An expansion, titled Rise of Rome, was released in 1998, adding four more civilizations and a host of QOL improvements.
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Frequently asked questions
What platforms is Age of Empires available on?↓
Age of Empires is available on PC.
Who made Age of Empires?↓
Age of Empires was developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Studios.
When was Age of Empires released?↓
Age of Empires was released on 1997-10-15.
What games are similar to Age of Empires?↓
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How long does it take to beat Age of Empires?↓
Age of Empires takes approximately 4 hours to complete the main story.