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Age Of Empires Computer Game

Age Of Empires for Windows

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Product Description
Age of Empires is an epic real-time strategy game spanning 10,000 years, in which players are the guiding spirit in the evolution of small stone age tribes. Starting with minimal resources,... More
Age of Empires is an epic real-time strategy game spanning 10,000 years, in which players are the guiding spirit in the evolution of small stone age tribes. Starting with minimal resources, players are challenged to build their tribes into great civilizations. Gamers can choose from one of several ways to win the game, including: world domination by conquering enemy civilizations, exploration of the known world and economic victory through the accumulation of wealth. Less
The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military... More
The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military force's and Master Chief's efforts, the Covenant have breeched the Earth's defenses and have left its inhabitants in a dismal situation. In the midst of desperation, players assume the role of Master Chief and lead the resistance against the Covenant to save the people of Earth from a gruesome demise. The long-awaited PC version of Bungie's FPS, Halo 2 offers the full single-player campaign and multiplayer maps of the original Xbox version, with the addition of the content in the Multiplayer Map Pack as well as a tool for building and customizing levels. The game requires Windows Vista. Less
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Key Features   
ESRB Descriptor Animated Blood • Animated Violence Violence • Blood and Gore • Partial Nudity • Language
ESRB Rating   T - (Teen) M - (Mature)
Publisher   Microsoft Microsoft
Genre   Strategy Shooter / FPS
Platform   Windows Windows
Game Series Age of Empires Halo
Other Features   
Online Online Gaming Support • LAN Gaming Support Online Gaming Support
Control Elements Mouse • Keyboard • Gamepad • Joystick Headset
Distribution Media   CD-ROM DVD-ROM
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20519716 32206534
Release Date September, 1997 May, 2007
UPC 722242515998 882224444002
Product MPN   
MPN M75-00001 U28-00010
 
Consumer Reviews
Age Of Empires Computer Game
Age Of Empires for Windows
From $7.99
Halo 2 Computer Game
Halo 2 for Windows
From $19.99

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 200 user reviews
92% recommend this product
5 stars
101
4 stars
69
3 stars
20
2 stars
9
1 star
1
Pros
  • Challenging (1)
  • Graphics (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Multiplayer (1)
Cons
  • None (1)
Good For
  • Adults (1)
  • Teenagers (1)
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Consumer Reviews

krial
141

The only time Microsoft and taking over the world belong in the same sentence..

bykrial Mar 5, 2004
127 Helpfuls 128 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Polished graphics and sound, great replay value, very fun.
Cons AI could use a little work.
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction

In Microsoft's Age of Empires (developed by Ensamble Studios), you are charged with the daunting task of building your own empire. This requires a balance of many factors, and with many things to be done you will find yourself needing to do a bit of micro management. If you... Read full review »

37

Build Rome In Less Than A Day

byselden May 1, 2001
87 Helpfuls 88 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Improved maps, game play, civilizations and scenarios
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

Recently receiving Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome expansion disc was a welcome surprise. Having played the original Age of Empires virtually non-stop for the past three months I was thrilled to try something new. With very few games in my collection and a preference for real-time strategy... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 20 user reviews
84% recommend this product
5 stars
8
4 stars
9
3 stars
2 stars
2
1 star
1
Pros
  • Multiplayer (5)
  • Fun To Play (5)
  • Good Value (4)
  • Quality Construction (4)
  • Great Design (4)
  • Graphics (4)
  • Challenging (4)
  • lots of free roaming (2)
  • Great Sound (2)
  • Kid Appropriate (2)
Cons
  • None (7)
  • Boring (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Gifts (5)
  • Home (4)
  • Teenagers (4)
  • Men (3)
  • Adults (3)
  • Everyone (1)
  • Office (1)
  • All Ages (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

Halo 2: Like old coffee ... simply stale

bytheuerkorn Oct 29, 2007
38 Helpfuls 39 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Finally available for PC, new map editor
Cons Low quality graphics, plain dumb AI, repetitive gameplay, price, Vista only
Recommended it? No

Microsoft has been controversial, yet successful, in the release of two extremely hyped products: Windows Vista and the Halo franchise (created by Bungie). With the PC version of Halo 2 they're joined at the hip and despite the clear marketing purpose (rather than technology), it still turned out... Read full review »

127

Wonderful game that is very entertaining

byfairycat Mar 18, 2010
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Graphics, Challenging
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

This is a really fun game; you should definitely play it on insane!  One of the most difficult games I have ever played when set to that level and it made me really work at many of the levels and areas.  Get this game for sure! Read full review »

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