Age Of Empires for Windows

Age Of Empires for Windows

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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 o...

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Age of Empires (SmartSaver Series)
An epic game of empire-building and conquest! / Rated T: Teenmore
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Age Of Empires Collection: 1 & 2 Gold Pc Games Fast Shipping
The original Age of Empires real-time strategy game and its Rise of Rome expansion set onto a single tactics-packed disc.more
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Age of Empires
Age of Empires is an epic, real-time strategy game spanning 10,000 years. Starting with minimal resources, players guide the evolution of small Stone Age tribes into great civilizations. Gamers can choose 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.more
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Age Of Empires (gold Edition) (pc Games, 1999)
The original Age of Empires real-time strategy game and its Rise of Rome expansion set onto a single tactics-packed disc.more
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Age of Empires Gold (Jewel Case)
Two award-winning games in one box - Age of Empires & Rise of Rome. As the guiding spirit of a Stone Age tribe, follow one of these paths to build the greatest civilization on earth with Age of Empires. With over 10,000 years of real-time evolution to build your tribe into a flourish empire. Experience all the conflict, intrigue, greed, and power as you create the most feared and celebrated civilization in history with Age of Empires The Rise of Rome Expansion.more
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Age of Empires: Gold Edition
Two award-winning games in one box - Age of Empires & Rise of Rome. As the guiding spirit of a Stone Age tribe, follow one of these paths to build the greatest civilization on earth with Age of Empires. With over 10,000 years of real-time evolution to build your tribe into a flourish empire. Experience all the conflict, intrigue, greed, and power as you create the most feared and celebrated civilization in history with Age of Empires The Rise of Rome Expansion.more
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Age of Empires
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Age of Empires: Rise of Rome Expansion Pack (Jewel Case)
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Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome
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Age Of Empires: Gold (Jewel Case)
Two award-winning games in one box - Age of Empires & Rise of Rome. As the guiding spirit of a Stone Age tribe, follow one of these paths to build the greatest civilization on earth with Age of Empires. With over 10,000 years of real-time evolution to build your tribe into a flourish empire. Experience all the conflict, intrigue, greed, and power as you create the most feared and celebrated civilization in history with Age of Empires The Rise of Rome Expansion.more
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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, 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.

Product Specification Chart

Product MPN
MPN
M75-00001
Other Features
Online
Online Gaming Support
Distribution Media
CD-ROM
Control Elements
Mouse
Key Features
Publisher
Microsoft
Platform
Windows
Genre
Strategy
Game Series
Age of Empires
ESRB Descriptor
Animated Blood
ESRB Rating
T - (Teen)
Miscellaneous
Product ID
20519716
Release Date
September, 1997
UPC
722242515998

Product Reviews

Leonidas couldn't kill Xerxes, so I did it for him.
from bladerade on Saturday, October 11, 2008
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 -a classic -grabs your attention easily -I can't explain it, just very fun!
 Cons:
 -poor graphics -time consuming -villagers are...(for lack of a better word) stupid.
Bottom Line: A great classic that should be given the chance it deserves.
Review: I remember playing this game with my cousin when I was really too young to understand the mechanics...
The only time Microsoft and taking over the world belong in the same sentence..
from krial on Friday, March 05, 2004
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Polished graphics and sound, great replay value, very fun.
 Cons:
 AI could use a little work.
Bottom Line: With such a high amount of replay value and such wonderfully polished graphics and sound, everyone should own this game.
Review: Introduction In Microsoft's Age of Empires (developed by Ensamble Studios), you are charged with the...
Simply Mindblowing!!
from ram_cv on Sunday, September 28, 2003
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Excellent graphics, great eye for detail, good plots and great visualization.
 Cons:
 one to glitches like resources getting stuck here and there.
Bottom Line: I would recommend this game to any one who loves strategy games. Ensemble studios have a winner here. Excellent graphics and excellent plot and a great game allover.
Review: Introduction To begin with, I would like to confess that I am not a very gaming personality. I play...
Number One is Still Very Fun
from nutmeg217 on Thursday, July 03, 2003
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Have fun playing single player and multiplayer as you become Caesar.
 Cons:
 None
Bottom Line: This game is a great prequel to Age of Empires II but unique and very challenging, offering single player and multiplayer fun.
Review: Have you played Age of Empires II, or perhaps even Age of Mythology? Than you know fun it is to con...
ever fancied controlling the world?
from treetops382 on Saturday, January 25, 2003
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 there is an expansion pack and a sequel
 Cons:
 internet gameplay is tricky and slow
Bottom Line: It is the greatest strategy game I've ever played it combines all the essential factors for success
Review: since christmas 2001 I have been blessed with endless hours of enjoyment after receiving what I can...
Veni, Vidi, Vici
from JMarran on Wednesday, December 25, 2002
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Exciting, realistic, and very satisfying (if war is your thing)
 Cons:
 Population limits
Bottom Line: Great game series...very enjoyable for a $10 game...best played with a pal.
Review: Being a technician for a living, I am surrounded by PCs and PC-based telephone systems every day, wh...
Take it From n exp+
from ilovemeg on Sunday, October 20, 2002
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Very good well made game, ALso Very fun on Multi-player
 Cons:
 some times laggy on Multi but thats about it
Bottom Line: I think that this is a very good Start game and I hope you Enjoy it(Also look for AOE 2) ;)
Review: :::The Game::: Single player.. You are a Civilization out to conqu...
Age of emps is good
from daddypop on Tuesday, May 28, 2002
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 It is fun and violent
 Cons:
 It gets repetitive
Bottom Line: It is fun and i recommend it to people who like violent games.
Review: In Age of Empires you are the leader of an army in the ancient times like the late B.C. and e...
Age of Empires Again and Again...
from robpolsky on Wednesday, March 13, 2002
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 More Great Battles, New Battle Fields, New units, more pros than I can list here.
 Cons:
 Few, They certainly do not outweigh the pros - Habit forming
Bottom Line: Buy it. Play it. Warning: This game may be habit forming. Do not play close to diner or bed time. Its hard to stop playing. Bound to ba a classic.
Review: Worthy of having won the Wargamer Award of Excellence and being named Best Strategy Game of the Year...
Age of Empires a HUGE Success
from b_r_i_a_n on Tuesday, January 15, 2002
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Great gameplay,excellent multiplayer,many different players to be
 Cons:
 no the greatest graphics, sometimes slow
Bottom Line: A very entertaining game full of twists and turns and just a great game to play.
Review: Age of Empires This game is about the ancient tribes of the world. You can play as many d...
Very addictive
from cawthon777 on Thursday, September 27, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 great graphics, addictive game, very fun
 Cons:
 takes a while to play and even longer to win
Bottom Line: A great game that takes a little while to learn but can provide hours of fun.
Review: For my 17th birthday I received a brand new Micron computer fully equipped with CDs too numerous t...
I'm a little lost, which way is Rome?
from razor2418 on Tuesday, September 11, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Addictive, different ways to win, extra challenges
 Cons:
 population limits and a little to addictive...
Bottom Line: This game is a true classic, that must be played by everyone.
Review: This game is the best strategy game I have ever played. There is something about invading a village...
Solid Game
from blackstar12 on Sunday, August 26, 2001
3.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Fast-Paced Games, Different from other RTS Games
 Cons:
 Poor Graphics, Many Civs - All the Same, Hard to Master
Bottom Line: Get Age of Empires 2: Age of Kings, Unless you are a penny-pinching miser :P
Review: Age of Empires was the first computer game that I ever played, and I loved it. Most of my middle sc...
Wanna rule an empire?
from asamanh on Sunday, July 15, 2001
3.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 playability, graphics, educational, fun
 Cons:
 population limit at 50, gets old
Bottom Line: This game is good for begginers but once your master it try "Age of Kings".
Review: Wanna rule an empire? Than this is the game for you. The Age of Kings and Age of Conquerers is a b...
How I led the Hittites to World Conquest
from mcheesecake on Wednesday, July 11, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Great Graphics and Really fun gameplay, Awesome cheats
 Cons:
 None that I can think of
Bottom Line: This game is a hit because of the countless missions that take weeks, months, maybe even years to complete all of.
Review: Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome is one of the best games I have on my computer. The goal of the gam...
A Classic Strategy Game
from chrisconn1 on Wednesday, July 04, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Addictive; Multiplayer
 Cons:
 Dated graphics; population limits
Bottom Line: AOE is addictive, has a good variety of gameplay, and works on almost any PC with Windows 95 or higher. It is a great buy for strategy game fans.
Review: I got this game last Christmas and, despite its age, I cannot stop playing it. The game is a true c...
Have breakfast, conquer civilizations!
from mantralord on Friday, June 22, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Good graphics, extremely addicting!
 Cons:
 AI is somewhat limited.
Bottom Line: Most addicting strategy game made by Microsoft (probably MORE addicting that Age of Empires 2)!
Review: Ever since I purchased Microsoft Age of Empires, I cant stop playing it. Its one of the classics of...
Bored after 1 week
from xtreme3hardys on Sunday, June 17, 2001
2.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Its microsoft.
 Cons:
 Its microsoft!
Bottom Line: You will be bored of this game in 10 hours of play, read my opinion for more details.
Review: THis is a great game if you want to just play with your friends, but if you want to have some real s...
Age of Empires Has What It Takes
from gaianeoilis on Thursday, June 07, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Gameplay
 Cons:
 Sound and Graphics
Bottom Line: Absolutely enthralling, entirely captivating, graphics that look like something out of SNES, sound that could be captured by Game Boy
Review: Age of Empires is the creation of Microsoft. Although some of you might balk at this statement, this...
Age of Empires Has What It Takes
from gaianeoilis on Thursday, June 07, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Hours of gameplay.
 Cons:
 Graphics and sound.
Bottom Line: Thoroughly fascinating, absolutely captivating, rave, rave, rave! Never mind the flaws.
Review: Age of Empires is the creation of Microsoft. Although some of you might balk at this statement,...
Age Of Empire Guide with cheats!!!!!!!!!!
from mattefuller on Thursday, May 10, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 GRRRRRRRRREAT Game
 Cons:
 none
Bottom Line: Great Game
Review: Campaigns There are four campaigns; Ascent of Egyptian Learning Campaign, Glory of Greec...
The best game ever!!!
from elementx999 on Wednesday, May 02, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Fun gameplay, Great replay factor, everything else
 Cons:
 Too addictive
Bottom Line: A great game, with a great sound track, and AMAZING game play.
Review: This is a great game, its as simple as that. Im gonna list out all the good features of it by paragr...
Build Rome In Less Than A Day
from selden on Tuesday, May 01, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Improved maps, game play, civilizations and scenarios
 Cons:
 none
Bottom Line: If you like ancient history and want to pretend you're some big-shot from times past, then this game was designed with you in mind.
Review: Recently receiving Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome expansion disc was a welcome surprise. H...
The Game That Started The Craze
from tmc2000 on Monday, April 16, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Good Graphics; A Bit Realistic; Fun
 Cons:
 All The AOE Expansions and AOE 2 Surpass This Game
Bottom Line: It's a great game that is worth getting, but its sequals and expansions surpass it a lot.
Review: What Is It: AOE (Age Of Empires) is 3D windows, war/strategy game. You can do a scenario,...
Ages of Empires II
from bunietis on Tuesday, April 03, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Many scenarios to play a lot of strategy
 Cons:
 not enough teams unless you get an expansion.
Bottom Line: This game is awesome!!!!!
Review: I believe this game is definitely worth your money. It has to do with the ages of the Roman empire...
Leave it at the store.
from bullakaox on Saturday, March 31, 2001
2.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 A few new graphics.
 Cons:
 A WASTE OF SPACE!!
Bottom Line: If you have been a bad boy or girl santa might bring you this!
Review: I suggest you buy the first Age of Empires and stick with that this one isn't worth the time, the...
Age of Empires - an ageless game
from janetaba on Thursday, March 22, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Mini history lesson after each scenario and great graphics.
 Cons:
 Takes patience to complete a scenario. Some children may get bored.
Bottom Line: It was well worth the money we spent! Everyone in the family enjoyed it and the span is from 6 to 40.
Review: I bought this a year or so ago. We played it tirelessly for the first few months, then it was put a...
Fun for a while.
from schackec on Wednesday, March 21, 2001
3.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Excellent graphics, variety of different units and civilizations, and different and unique scenarios.
 Cons:
 Games can last a very long time. Large groups of units are hard to control.
Bottom Line: I would recommend Age of Empires due to the graphics and interesting scenarios that it offers, but be forewarned that it requires alot of time and will become monotonous.
Review: Age of Empires is a game that has superb graphics and provides hours of enjoyment with the many diff...
Want to have fun while learning World/Ancient History? Try out Age Of Empires!
from motzaball on Tuesday, March 20, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Great game to play while in a history course in school, comes straight from course!
 Cons:
 There is nothing wrong with this game!
Bottom Line: This game is quite realistic and is a great game to play while in a World or Ancient History course in school! The levels come straight from the book!
Review: While I was in high school I struggled through World History because of my boring teacher, which I a...
Conquering is so much fun
from ktkadoo on Thursday, March 01, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Good Graphics, fast and easy to learn, difficult to master
 Cons:
 Can take a while and get frustrating if you lose
Bottom Line: Age of Empires is the best War/Civilization game I ever played. I would recommend it to anyone.
Review: If you like simulation games and fighting, this is the game for you. Age of Empires combines civili...
An Excellent Game!
from FrogBubba on Wednesday, February 28, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Includes real historic events, very interesting and fun, and all new weapons and technologies.
 Cons:
 Higher levels are very challenging.
Bottom Line: This is a great game and I would definatly recommend it. It has action and strategy.
Review: As the sequal to Age of Empires, The Rise of Rome, can be informative and fun. You can choose betwee...
A Game Fit For An Emperor
from selden on Saturday, February 10, 2001
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Outstanding historically based, role-playing game
 Cons:
 none
Bottom Line: There are few games on the market that are equal to Age Of Empires . The best game I've played.
Review: No subtle hints from me that's for sure. I must have said one hundred times or more in the weeks le...
Do you feel like destroying pyramids today?
from Shampoo-Girl on Thursday, January 18, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Extremely addictive. I just can't stop playing it!
 Cons:
 Population limit.
Bottom Line: If you thought this game was cool, try the sequel!
Review: I just cant stop playing this game. Am I addicted? Possibly. Microsofts AOE happens to be one of t...
A Great Challenge
from littlesybil on Monday, January 08, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Lots of units, technologies, ect, great gameplay
 Cons:
 Repetitive music, some very difficult levels
Review: When I first tried this game I was completely overwhelmed and all my men died within a few minutes....
Thrive and Win
from stephjen on Monday, January 01, 2001
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 entertaining, multiplayer
 Cons:
 lack of interesting dialogue
Review: I have been playing this game for six months and I am not bored yet. There are so many different wa...
AOE: hours of stratigical fun
from DarkSg911 on Saturday, December 02, 2000
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Great concept, lots of fun
 Cons:
 May take you a bit to get an understanding of the game and its features; but after that your good to go.
Review: Well I has prevously purchased this game because i had seen an article on it in a computer magazine....
Simply put, a great game
from DrewN on Friday, December 01, 2000
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Multiplayer, Campains, Death Match
 Cons:
 graphics
Review: Well, I must say that this was a game that when I bought it, I spent a whole lot of time playing it....
Great Idea...Too late.
from zeebo17 on Tuesday, November 28, 2000
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Great Value
 Cons:
 Most people already have AOE 2 (which is the bulk of the price)
Review: At $69.95, this collection is one of the best that I've ever seen. Age of Empires was good. The Rise...
Will keep your interest
from randyn on Tuesday, November 28, 2000
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Many, many hours of playing time
 Cons:
 Made by MicroSoft :)
Review: This is my favorite game and has been for a long time. That's what's so great about it. Most games...
Watch your empire dominate!
from krisi234 on Saturday, November 25, 2000
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Competative game, fun!
 Cons:
 takes a while for most games
Review: Age of Empires is a battle game that requires strategic planning and quick responses. The bases is...
head and shoulders above the rest
from bladev14 on Thursday, November 23, 2000
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 very realistic with lots of details
 Cons:
 not so user friendly as Starcraft
Review: I have always liked strategy games like Warcraft and Startcraft but my favorite by far is Ages of Em...
like drugs only more additive
from williamcole1 on Thursday, November 23, 2000
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 great graphics , point and click , multiple play modes
 Cons:
 not enough time in day to play
Review: I purchased this game to break away from first person shooter games . I must say that I made a good...
Age of Kings
from Trufflemae on Sunday, November 12, 2000
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Lots of different races, and many ways to collect money, and food
 Cons:
 The limit for charachters is 200
Review: Your community is low on food...your villagers are to few to work, and you have not a single ally to...
Age of Empires
from paulestruch on Thursday, November 02, 2000
3.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Simple and a long life
 Cons:
 A bit to simple
Review: This is very good strayegy games. It is good fun and you can play it over the net. The game has a ve...
Age of Stupidity
from woodman3d on Tuesday, October 10, 2000
2.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 graphics
 Cons:
 pop limit, speed
Review: My brother actually got this game, but he agrees with me that this game is not fun. It takes place...
Great tactical battles
from elblop on Tuesday, October 10, 2000
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Smooth strategic playability
 Cons:
 I want more than 50 units
Review: Age Of Empires-Rise Of Rome Excellent game. One of the best I played. It has two importan...
Get in the seat of history!
from powprodukt on Tuesday, October 03, 2000
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Lots of Technology advances
 Cons:
 Population Limit
Review: Age of Empires is a real time strategy game with tons of options, technology, and really cool 3d gra...
Good Real-time Strategy Game
from iubierly on Tuesday, September 26, 2000
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Good Graphics, Real-time Character Movements
 Cons:
 Sometimes the Playing Board Seems Confining
Review: I purchased Age of Empires, because I have always been a fan of these real-time strategy games. I e...
Age of the future
from KrYpToNiX on Saturday, September 23, 2000
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 good game
 Cons:
 out of date
Review: Microsoft has decided to make a game about something that they are experts on, the rise of an empire...
Cool Game
from scw86 on Thursday, September 21, 2000
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 it is the first of a series
 Cons:
 it is a little old
Review: This is the game witch started a revolution in the strategy games. Yes it is a bit old compared to i...