Age of EmpiresŪ II is the sequel to the award-winning, best-selling real-time
strategy game Age of Empires. Age of Empires II spans a thousand years,
from the Dark Ages to the late medieval period, in which players control
the destiny of humankind from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages...
In addition to all the features found in the original Age of Empires,
Age of Empires II enhances game play in the following areas:
New Combat Options:
Players can use garrisoning and military formations that add interesting
tactical choices. Units are also smarter, with new artificial intelligence
(AI) options like Guard, Patrol and Follow as well as multiple aggression
levels.
Alternatives to Combat:
Players can improve the economy of their civilization through trade and
diplomacy options. In addition to gathering resources, they can trade
at their own market or use trading routes with their allies. A market-based
economy gives new options for players to buy, sell, and speculate on resources.
Diverse Cultures:
Gamers command one of 13 mighty civilizations. These include the Franks,
Japanese, Byzantines, Vikings, Mongols and Celts civilizations. Each civilization
has unique attributes, buildings and technologies as well as a unique
combat unit based on its historical counterpart.
Ease of Use:
The William Wallace learning campaign makes it incredibly easy for new
users to get started. The new two-layer interface lets players select
the level of command buttons displayed based on their needs. Additionally,
the game also includes production queues, rally points, customizable hot-key
system, as well as expanded rollover help.
Achieve Victory in Many Ways:
In contrast to the linear game play found in other real-time games, Age
of Empires II lets gamers choose one of several ways to achieve world
domination and ultimate victory:
Domination of enemy civilizations
Economic victory through accumulation of wealth
Building and defending wonders of the world Age of Empires II
Choose a Technology Path:
lets gamers choose from numerous technological paths to help lead their
civilization to greatness. From an economic path of farming and craftsmanship
to a military route of siege and naval warfare, the game comes with a
technology tree that has more than 100 nodes, larger than one player could
possibly complete in just one game.
Experience Intense Single & Multiplayer Game Play:
Story based campaigns focus on historical figures and their struggles
like William Wallace, Joan of Arc, Genghis Khan, Barbarossa and Saladin
bring the player much deeper into the game as they strive with the hero
to victory.
A new expert system driven computer player with artificial intelligence
providing a solitaire opponent who seems human.
Maps are larger which adds to the sense of exploration and allows more
options for extended play particularly in multiplayer. The very popular
Random map generator brings unlimited replay value for both multiplayer
and single player.
In addition to the traditional Deathmatch option, there is a new gameplay
mode: Regicide, where players have to protect their Queen or King while
they try to assassinate the enemy one. A Map editor extends also the game
play by allowing users to create and exchange scenarios or link them into
campaigns.
Age of Empires 2 Screenshots
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