Strategy · 1999
Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
A real time strategy (RTS) game which added some new mechanics to the RTS genre (town bell is the most notable). Graphics is all bitmap, but it's quality is surprisingly high and sound design is immersive and…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 September 1999
- Genre
- Strategy
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- Ensemble Studios
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 92
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 92 — critics loved it
- A 1999 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Age of Empires II: Age of Kings with friends?
No, Age of Empires II: Age of Kings is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Age of Empires II: Age of Kings on?
Age of Empires II: Age of Kings is available on PC and PlayStation.
Is Age of Empires II: Age of Kings a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 92.
What games are like Age of Empires II: Age of Kings?
In the same spirit: Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, Age of Empires II HD and Age of Mythology.
