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Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

1999 Ensemble Studios
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
1999 Ensemble Studios
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About Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) and strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Konami, released on 30 September 1999.

Take control of a powerful civilization. Lead them through 1000 years of the Middle Ages to riches and greatness. Will you Intimidate the world into following you by using military force? Rule the world with honor and nobility by using commerce and diplomacy? Or Underhandedly seize power through conspiracy, deception and regicide? There are many paths to power, there can only be one ruler!

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Age of Empires II is a real-time strategy game that focuses on building towns, gathering resources, and creating armies to defeat opponents. Players conquer rival towns and empires as they advance one of 13 civilizations through four "Ages": the Dark Age, the Feudal Age, the Castle Age (being the High Middle Ages), and the Imperial Age, reminiscent of the Renaissance—a 1000-year timeframe. Advancing to a new Age unlocks new units, structures, and technologies, but players must first build certain buildings from their current age and then pay a sum of resources (typically food and gold).
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Gameplay

Specs

Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS) Strategy
Modes
MultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Engine
Genie Engine
Series
All Age of Empires games in release order · 14
Tags
Best multiplayer gamesBest single-player gamesBest historical games
Rankings
Best Strategy games on PCBest Strategy games on MacBest PC gamesBest PC games of 1999Best games of 1999
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Media

Content

DLC & expansions

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
2019
Age of Empires II: HD Edition
Age of Empires II: HD Edition
2013
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings
2006
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors
2000
Collection

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FAQ
What platforms is Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings available on?

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is available on Dreamcast, PC, Mac, PlayStation 2.

When was Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings released?

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings was released on 30 September 1999, developed by Ensemble Studios.

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