Age of Empires is one of the most famous PC games in history, and for a good reason. It is an entertaining, thought-provoking and educational work of art. The fourth entry brings back the classic gameplay with gorgeous, 2020s graphics. I can definitely say that I enjoyed my time with it, and many of the issues I have with the game have to do with my preferences when it comes to gameplay.
I think that Age of Empires is not a game for everyone. The missions are designed to take a long time to complete through trial and error. Although the gameplay is fun, and strategy is an important component, I found that making mistakes can lead to a big chunk of time being wasted. Especially in hard mode, I found it tedious rather than challenging. But I can see how other people can enjoy the way they solve problems and beat missions.
I loved how this game is essentially a documentary. As you play, you learn about real-life events such as the Norman Invasion of England, the 100 Years War, and the Mongolian invasion of Moscow. I thought it was fascinating how any medium can be used to communicate ideas, such as games. The historical part of it was brilliantly done, and it inspires me to learn more about these events.
Overall, I am happy to say that I was satisfied with my first Age of Empires experience in over a decade. But I also have to say that I wish this long-term mission model was more of my style. Nevertheless, I had fun, I learned about history, and understood why this franchise is so loved by many generations.
Final Score: 75/100
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I think that Age of Empires is not a game for everyone. The missions are designed to take a long time to complete through trial and error. Although the gameplay is fun, and strategy is an important component, I found that making mistakes can lead to a big chunk of time being wasted. Especially in hard mode, I found it tedious rather than challenging. But I can see how other people can enjoy the way they solve problems and beat missions.
I loved how this game is essentially a documentary. As you play, you learn about real-life events such as the Norman Invasion of England, the 100 Years War, and the Mongolian invasion of Moscow. I thought it was fascinating how any medium can be used to communicate ideas, such as games. The historical part of it was brilliantly done, and it inspires me to learn more about these events.
Overall, I am happy to say that I was satisfied with my first Age of Empires experience in over a decade. But I also have to say that I wish this long-term mission model was more of my style. Nevertheless, I had fun, I learned about history, and understood why this franchise is so loved by many generations.
Final Score: 75/100
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