Franchise reference in terms of RTS, here is the game Age of Empire favorite gamers.
Age of Empire, best RTS of all time?
In the category of real-time strategy games, Age of Empire has earned a lion’s share, becoming, in the space of 25 years, a reference in the field of RTS. However, time does not seem to diminish the “hype” of the saga which continues to unleash passions with an active and mobilized community.
As recently as last year, with the release of Age of Empire IVthe franchise posted a new record on its counter with no less than 79,000 players connected simultaneously on Steam. A real feat if we take into account that RTS games remain fairly niche and not very accessible to beginners.
Age of Empire 2, the fan favorite game
With no less than 30 games published under the franchise Age of Empire, all platforms and DLC included, which can be considered the best? Faced with this juggernaut of the RTS, it can be difficult to decide on which title deserves its gold medal. Yet, but the fans are unanimous: Age of Empire II remains forever etched in the hearts of gamers.
Indeed, according to the very serious site Metacriticreferring in the field of ratings and rankings, Age of Empire: Age of Kings outranks all titles by getting a metascore of 92as well as an average score of 9,1 by users. Even its DLC, Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion comes second in the ranking.
The Conquerors represents a significant addition to the basic game with no less than 36 new technologies, new terrains and 5 new civilizations: the Koreans, Spaniards, Mayas, Aztecs and Huns, each with their own unit and building. Even if we have our opinion on the best civilization of Age of Empire IIeach strategy is unique, it’s up to you to establish yours!