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Age of Empires II (Retired) is a strategy, rts and medieval game developed by SkyBox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios and Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Released on April 09th 2013 is available only on Windows in 11 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Dutch and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 101,351 reviews of which 97,083 were positive and 4,268 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Age of Empires II (Retired) into these genres:

Strategy RTS Medieval Multiplayer Classic Historical Base-Building City Builder Resource Management Singleplayer Tactical Real-Time Co-op Competitive Replay Value Remake 2D Isometric Action Adventure

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *:Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+
  • Processor:1.2GHZ CPU
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space

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March 2025
best version of the game from the entire AOE saga with a faithful community of active players (takes some patience until you find the time slots when most players are online but worth the while). Absolutely recommend!
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Dec. 2024
They killed the game in order to make you buy a new version that is worse and more expensive than this one. If you can get your hands on this game somewhere, don't hesitate and you will never regret it. I still keep the CD of the original edition, which work without problems. And I've been coming back to this game every year, for decades. The highest recommendation.
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Nov. 2024
first computer game i played in my life prob around yr 1998. games just as good now as i remember it being then, kinds slow paced compared to modern games but altogether still worth the money and def worth playing.
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Aug. 2024
I first played AOE II when I was six years old, introduced to it by my dad. It was my first experience with a strategy game, and it left a lasting impression on me. I remember being fascinated by the chance to build my own empire, manage resources, and lead armies to victory. It was both fun and educational, teaching me about history and strategic thinking. Age of Empires II is a timeless strategy game that has captured the hearts of gamers for decades. Released in 1999, it remains one of the greatest strategy games you can play, offering both depth and accessibility that appeal to players of all ages. The game allows you to control different civilizations, each with its unique units and technologies. You can play through various historical campaigns or create your own custom scenarios. The balance between building your economy and defending against enemy attacks makes each game a thrilling challenge. Even today, AOE holds up as one of the best strategy games available. Its blend of engaging gameplay, historical accuracy, and charming graphics makes it perfect for both newcomers and veteran gamers. For anyone who hasn’t played it yet, it’s a fantastic introduction to the strategy genre. Whether you're playing solo or with friends,
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June 2024
Yet another old school classic. Incredibly simple and easy to learn yet hard to master gameplay that is still addicting and captivating still till this day with iconic sounds and moments that you'll remember forever. I feel this game improved on everything the first game did and introduced alot of new features that are now a staple of the series. Having the store page say (Retired) with a black and white thumbnail is quite disrespectful so ignore it, as you're basically getting the exact same game from 1999 just with quality of life features to keep it up to date and make the experience just a lil better. Wololo/10
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Age of Empires II (Retired) is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

Age of Empires II (Retired) is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Age of Empires II (Retired) received 97,083 positive votes out of a total of 101,351 achieving an impressive rating of 9.44.
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Age of Empires II (Retired) was developed by SkyBox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios and Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Age of Empires II (Retired) is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Age of Empires II (Retired) is not playable on MacOS.

Age of Empires II (Retired) is not playable on Linux.

Age of Empires II (Retired) offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Age of Empires II (Retired) offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There are 3 DLCs available for Age of Empires II (Retired). Explore additional content available for Age of Empires II (Retired) on Steam.

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Age of Empires II (Retired) does not support Steam Remote Play.

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Age of Empires II (Retired)
19.99€
9.4
97,083
4,268
Game modes
Features
Online players
2,893
Developer
SkyBox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Release 09 Apr 2013
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