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Build a civilization, gather resources, and command mythic armies as gods and their powers shape real-time battles.
Released 08 May 2014
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Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.
Developed by SkyBox Labs, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires · Published by Xbox Game Studios
In this real-time strategy game, you lead a civilization inspired by ancient mythologies, building a settlement and raising an army while gods, heroes, and legendary creatures shape the conflict.
Gather resources, construct buildings, train units, and research upgrades. Choose a major god for lasting bonuses, then select minor gods as you advance through the ages to unlock new technologies, myth units, and divine powers.
Play story campaigns, skirmish against computer opponents, or compete and cooperate in multiplayer. Extended Edition includes the original game, The Titans expansion, the Golden Gift campaign, visual enhancements, and Steam Workshop support.
Reviewers often enjoy the blend of classic resource-and-army strategy with gods, mythic units, and distinct civilizations, as well as the campaigns, music, and replay value. Nostalgia is a frequent part of their affection, though some also praise the game as enjoyable beyond childhood memories. Others report startup problems, AI bugs, or unreliable and less-active multiplayer.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 70 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports single-player and multiplayer. Multiplayer includes online play through Steamworks, ranked quickmatch, custom/advanced games, leagues, observer features, and LAN according to user reviews. Players can play against other players, team with other players, and play with or against AI and bots. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The game has Steam Workshop support and a workshop mod manager. Reviews state mods can add UI changes, gameplay changes, textures, maps, and custom scenarios, and that many original custom scenarios work in Extended Edition. No provided text confirms whether gameplay mods require all multiplayer players to have matching mods installed. |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 66/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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