Strategy · 1997
Age of Empires
Age of Empires is the first in a series of real-time strategy video games developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft. Players choose from one of 16 available civilizations and lead the same to victory, which can be achieved through various means, such as destroying all enemy civilizations or by building…
Key facts
- Released
- 15 October 1997
- Genre
- Strategy
- Length
- ≈ 4 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Ensemble Studios, KLab
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 83
- Best price
- $19.99 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- Community rating 4.3/5
- A 1997 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Age of Empires?
Expect about 4 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Age of Empires with friends?
No, Age of Empires is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Age of Empires on?
Age of Empires is available on PC.
Where to buy Age of Empires for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is Age of Empires a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 83.
What games are like Age of Empires?
In the same spirit: Age of Empires III, Age of Mythology and Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings.
