Age of EmpiresDreamcastMacPlayStation 2Windows 95/98Real-Time Strategy
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Developer: Ensemble Studios · Published by Microsoft · 2000
About This Game
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is the eagerly awaited sequel to the groundbreaking real-time strategy classic Age of Empires. Developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft, it transports players to the Middle Ages with 13 distinct civilizations, each boasting a unique special unit. New features like trade ships, an essential blacksmith upgrade hub, and story-driven campaigns promise to deliver the same addictive empire-building and strategic depth that made the original a global phenomenon.
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