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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition (2021)

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition cover
Developer
Relic Entertainment, Forgotten Empires, Climax Studios, World's Edge
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 94,382 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 38 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Building and commanding armies across vast historical landscapes feels deliberate and grand, with a focus on resource management and tactical combat.

strategichistoricepicmethodicalcompetitiveimmersivetacticalgrand

What players say

Players love the base game's multiplayer but are split on the single-player campaigns, which some find soulless and others enjoy. The DLC is harshly criticized as low quality and pay-to-win, with overpowered new civs. Performance is a frequent problem, with many reporting constant crashes even years after release.

Screenshots

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