Microsoft Age of Mythology Strategy Review

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 0 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
5 votes

Price Paid:  $30.00 from EB Games

Summary:
Ensemble Studios knows how to make a Real-Time Strategy game after their success with the historical Age of Empires 1, 2, and expansions for each. When I first heard the concept for Age of Mythology, I was excited to play a new RTS game from my favorite game studio. However, what I did not realize at the time was that this is not another Age of Empires game. The gameplay is considerably different, and I will go into detail in the next section. I am a little disappointed with the game since I was really looking forward to a continuation of my favorite gameplay. With that said, it requires an individual to look at Age of Mythology as a completely new game with unique gameplay. Hopefully they will someday resume the historical RTS development that gave them success, but that is not to say that they should not continue to evolve the Mythology setting for a new line of classic games. One thing to expect from Ensemble Studios is that they put care into their products, and Age of Mythology is deserving of a great reviews. Furthermore, the expansion pack may enhance the game and refine the gameplay.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 0 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.83 of 5,
6 votes

Price Paid:  $35.00

Summary:
The important thing is that its not boring. Why is it not boring? Because the gameplay is fun. There are a lot of things to upgrade/fight/create. Its a treat to look at. Its got awesome campaigns. There is an awesome Expansion Pack coming soon. All of those are great reasons to buy this one. The game is kind of demanding though.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.50 of 5,
2 votes

Price Paid:  $20.00 from Circuit City

Summary:
If you enjoy RTS games, you'll love AoM. At first I was a bit hesitant to buy this game cause I'm not that big a fan of mythology. However, the overall gameplay makes up for any misconceptions I may have had. AoM is probably the best game Microsoft has put out. It is easily as enjoyable as the other Age games but much prettier to look at. AoM is plain and simply a quality product.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Price Paid:  $45.00 from Gamestop

Summary:
An excellent addition to the "Age of" Legacy. It retains the old-school isometric feel, but while gaining some new features.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2 votes

Price Paid:  $50.00 from Babbage's

Summary:
Firstly, the hours played and price are estimates. Secondly, I've been playing this game for about five months now. It's very captivating, diverse, and has excellent graphics. I am not familiar with many strategy games, but this one I enjoyed more than others I have played.