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Age of Mythology: Retold

Age of Mythology: Retold

March 4, 2025
Microsoft Corporation
4.0/5.0(2,500 reviews)
~5h playtime
Strategy

PC · Xbox Series S/X

Good

Overall player feedback for 'Age of Mythology: Retold' is largely positive, with players expressing nostalgia for the original game while appreciating the enhancements and new content. However, some users pointed out performance issues and dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the remaster. Despite the criticisms, the overwhelming majority of players still recommend the game.

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About This Game

Age of Mythology: Retold takes players into a richly imagined mythological world filled with gods and legendary creatures. Engage in strategic base-building, resource management, and epic combat across dynamic missions inspired by Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean lore. With its mix of nostalgia and new content, this remastered classic earns praise for its immersive gameplay and strategic depth.

Highlights

  • Embark on 50 immersive campaign missions across various mythical settings.
  • Choose gods from diverse pantheons, each with unique abilities and powers.
  • Command a variety of mythical units, from centaurs to mummies and dragons.
  • Experience the new Arena of the Gods game mode featuring divine skirmishes.
  • Engage in multiplayer battles or co-op challenges on randomly generated maps.
  • Enjoy streamlined controls designed for console play without a keyboard.
  • Visual enhancements while retaining the classic feel of the original game.

Themes

historicalfantasyepicwarconquestexploration

Mechanics

real-timebase-buildingresource-managementbuildingcombatmelee-combatranged-combatmagicexplorationstory-drivencutscenesvoice-actingachievements

Platforms

PC
Xbox Series S/X

Multiplayer

Online Players:12
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench (France)GermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortuguese (Brazil)Portuguese (Portugal)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)SwedishThaiTurkishVietnamese
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Player Reviews

Good

Overall player feedback for 'Age of Mythology: Retold' is largely positive, with players expressing nostalgia for the original game while appreciating the enhancements and new content. However, some users pointed out performance issues and dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the remaster. Despite the criticisms, the overwhelming majority of players still recommend the game.

Pros

  • • Nostalgic appeal and connection to the original game.
  • • Solid gameplay mechanics and quality of life improvements.
  • • Exciting new content through expansions and DLCs.
  • • Variety of game modes and replayability.
  • • Visual improvements while maintaining the classic feel.

Cons

  • • Performance issues, including frame rate and unresponsive units.
  • • Some players feel the game lacks depth in skirmish mode.
  • • Criticism of the new voice acting compared to the original.
  • • Power creep and balance concerns among civilizations.
  • • Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay experience.

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Age of Mythology: Retold — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Age of Mythology: Retold worth playing?
Age of Mythology: Retold has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.0 out of 5 across 2,500 reviews.
Is Age of Mythology: Retold single-player or multiplayer?
Age of Mythology: Retold includes multiplayer. Online play supports up to 12 players.
What platforms is Age of Mythology: Retold available on?
Age of Mythology: Retold is available on PS5.
When did Age of Mythology: Retold release?
Age of Mythology: Retold released on March 4, 2025.
What is Age of Mythology: Retold's age rating?
Age of Mythology: Retold carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.