Age of Empires IV

"Age of Empires IV makes a safe bet by appealing to the classic gameplay of the series, with the right novelties, but without risking. If you are a fan "of those of a lifetime", you will enjoy it very much, …"

"Age of Empires IV is a breath of fresh air to the saga that maintains the essence of the classics without innovating too much, but taking a step forward to what the community has been asking for years. The saga …"

"Age of Empires 4 is a safe return. It is both better looking and larger than before, but at the same time is characterized by an extremely familiar feeling. The various playable civilizations are the triumph of the game, while …"

"Age of Empires 4 builds greatly on the series&s; reputation that began in 1997. If you&s;re a fan of RTS games, world history, or both, this should be an easy recommendation. With dozens of hours of campaign play, eight unique …"

"Age of Empires IV is clearly a very good strategy game, which should not disappoint fans of the franchise. With its graphical renewal, the focus on History and its very good artistic direction, we have in our hands a good …"

"History repeats itself with a joyful, educational flourish in Age of Empires 4, a game of sweet simplicity and bottomless depth."

"Age of Empires IV is, in almost every way, a true sequel to Age of Empires II. It plays great and has a few new features that add more tactical elements to combat and how you develop your faction."

"While there are technical issues, Age of Empires IV truly feels like a successful modern take on a classic favorite."

"The greatest example that Age of Empires IV gives us is that it is possible to develop a historical game that approaches the subject giving it the right weight, without giving up working well in the multiplayer agon, where numbers, …"

"Age of Empires IV successfully captures some of the magic of earlier titles in the franchise with clean, crisp gameplay and varied playstyles."

"We got hands-on with the closed network test for From Software&s;s next game, and it felt both familiar and different in an exciting way."

"A few months ago, Humankind was presented as a candidate to become the benchmark of turn-based strategy for the next few years. Now, with a similar love for the story, but with a different tone, Age of Empires IV arrives …"

"Overall, Age of Empires definitely brings enough to the table and captures enough nostalgia to make it an easy recommendation for any fans of the franchise or the genre. For gamers new to RTS, the Story Mode and campaigns actually …"

"Age of Empires 4 is a deeply enjoyable return for the series. It puts history front and centre, and opts to refresh its gameplay instead of reinvent it. That may not be enough for some. Then again, when you&s;ve got …"

"I hope that in the future, the devs take the asymmetrical civilizations further and focus on mechanics that evolve the Age of Empires franchise. There’s a solid foundation here, and if built in the right direction, it could lead to …"

"Age of Empires 4 is a brilliant sequel to an RTS classic that plays it safe while streamlining some of the series&s; more tedious mechanics."

"There’s no need to change what works already, though a few additional gameplay flourishes could have helped AoE 4 feel more fresh and exciting. The campaigns are robust, but the missing content stands out in its absence. That’s especially true …"

"Age of Empires 4 is an enjoyable RTS throwback that often plays it too safe, but excels when it doesn&s;t."

"Despite some relatively minor issues, especially in the graphical compartment, Age of Empires IV is an excellent new chapter in the history of one of the most beloved RTS sagas. Relic Entertainment and World&s;s Edge kept true to the roots …"

"Age of Empires 4 is a modern, faithful addition."

"Will I be digging deep into Age of Empires IV? Absolutely."

"Age of Empires IV may not redefine the real-time strategy genre like its predecessors, but it&s;s still a deep and challenging dive into the world of medieval warfare."

"Regardless of whether you are an old-school fan of Age of Empires or a rookie, Age of Empires 4 is satisfying enough for both groups of audience. And it continues Xbox Game Studios’ great year after the incredible success of …"

"Those expecting a revolution may be disappointed, but Age of Empires IV is still a confident, deep, and hugely compelling return."

"Age of Empires IV preserves the traditional roots of the much-loved series, which brings some exciting new civilizations to you to experience."

"Relic returns with this safe but solid modern revitalisation of the classic real-time strategy series"

"So, Age of Empires 4 then. It’s certainly a competently-designed RTS. Thanks to unique units, buildings and technologies, playing around with each civilisation is fun and offers a different experience each time. Unfortunately, with it feeling so similar to Age …"

"A triumphant return for the strategy series, and well worth the wait."

"A worthy new entry in the legendary series that&s;s equal parts progressive and dated."

"A solid campaign and endless customization for single-player, co-op and online play, Age of Empires IV deserves a ton of credit for making turn-based strategy a treat to play."

"Age of Empires IV is a rare case of a game that provides a bright future by presenting a known past. By setting aside some of the elements that were introduced with the third installment, Relic has provided an experience …"

"Age of Empires IV won&s;t shake the videogame world as much as its famed predecessors once did, but it&s;s still a quality production from Relic Entertainment and a worthy addition to a legendary series of strategy games."

"If you can’t tell, I really loved Age of Empires 4. If I had to complain it would be that while I love the depth and difference in each civilization; I would like to see more added. Perhaps one with …"