Age of Empires 2: Age of Kings for Windows

Age of Empires II (Gold Edition)

This Collection Contains 2 Great Age of EmpiresTitles Product InformationAge of Empires II Gold Edition unites the exciting game play of both MicrosoftAge of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires II: The ConquerorsExpansi on - plus additional content - for one compelling gaming experience.Also includes Bonus Maps plus Learn from the Masters with Recorded Games!Products Included Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings spans 1000 years from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages in which players control the destiny of one of thirteen civilizations. Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion will challenge veterans and novices to wage war on an epic scale with all-new civilizations unique units and technologies and campaigns based on infamous conquerors such as Attila the Hun El Cid and Montezuma. Product FeaturesAge of Empires II: The Age of KingsThe sequel to the award-winning best- selling real-time strategy game Age of Empires. Age of Empires II spans a thousand years from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages in which players lead one of 13  civilizations into greatness. The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires' game play while evolving the combat and economic features.In addition to all the features found in the original Age of Empires Age ofEmpires II enhances game play in the following areas:Combat OptionsPlayers can use garrisoning and military formations that add interestingtactic al choices. Units are also smarter with new artificial intelligence (AI)options like Guard Patrol and Follow as well as multiple aggression levels. Alternatives to CombatPlayers can improve the economy of their civilization through trade anddiplomacy options. In addition to gathering resources they can trade at theirown market or use trading routes with their allies. A market-based economy givesnew options for players to buy sell and spec