Age of Mythology: Retold - Reviews Thread

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Game Information

Game Title: Age of Mythology: Retold

Platforms:

• PC (Sep 4, 2024)

Trailer:

• Age of Mythology: Retold - ONL 2024 World Premiere Trailer
• Age of Mythology: Retold – Xbox Games Showcase 2024
• Age of Mythology: Retold - New Year New Age sneak peek

Developers: World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, CaptureAge, Virtuos Games

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 82 average - 76% recommended
https://opencritic.com/game/17117/age-of-mythology-retold



Metacritic- 82 average

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Critic Reviews


CGMagazine - Brendan Frye - 9.5 / 10

Age of Mythology: Retold is a masterful blend of nostalgia and innovation that fans and newcomers will both cherish.

COGconnected - Mark Steighner - 82 / 100

In its day, Age of Mythology introduced some compelling new ideas into the real time strategy genre. While I think it’s overdue for a complete remake, Age of Mythology: Retold is an excellent way to reacquaint players with a genuine classic, and a perfect introduction for gamers new to the title.

Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.1 / 10

The nostalgic feeling kept and at the same time enough new elements is the balance act that remakes have to manage. Age of Mythology Retold did it with new modernised graphics and a campaign that stays true to the original. There is still room for improvement in the wayfinding or formation systems and also a questionable DLC premium package is in the mix but we still had a lot of fun with this timeless classic.

Digitec Magazine - German - 4 / 5

New editions of old games are a balancing act: they have to feel like they used to and at the same time they have to meet the demands of modern audiences. Age of Mythology: Retold manages this balancing act spectacularly well. This is exactly what a remaster should feel like.

Gameliner - Anita van Beugen - Dutch - 4.5 / 5

Age of Mythology: Retold blends nostalgia with modern appeal, offering a well-polished experience with expansive content. Despite minor flaws, the game’s mythological elements and orchestral soundtrack steal the show.

GamingTrend - Mark Julian - 90 / 100

Age of Mythology: Retold doesn't redefine the genre but returning fans will not be disappointed and new ones may discover why RTS games were king of the hill in the not-so-distant past. Retold is mechanically solid, beautifully remade, and a blast to play with friends.

Hardcore Gamer - Cory Wells - 3.5 / 5

Age of Mythology: Retold eliminates the need to play the original titles as it takes everything from both of those games, modernizes it and brings the experience to 2024. While it lacks the polish of Age of Empires IV, the game remains extremely fun thanks to the mythological units and God Powers that can be recharged and used multiple times. This aspect adds more depth that may have not been there for some players for AOE4. The gameplay aspect does still feel like a RTS from 2002, but the campaign, skirmish and the option of PVE multiplayer will supply a ton of hours to dive into Retold.

Hobby Consolas - Daniel Quesada - Spanish - 85 / 100

The gods are immortal and so is this game: it's still as fun as it was 20 years ago and has received just the right facelift to remain attractive.

IGN Italy - Stefano Castagnola - Italian - 8.5 / 10

A finely re-made classic that is still as engaging and fun as it was back in 2002.

IGN Spain - Esteban Canle - Spanish - 8 / 10

Age of Mythology Retold is a reimagining of the original that adds more than just aesthetics and brings it closer to more modern RTS games without losing sight of its idiosyncrasies. With a major graphical overhaul and many quality-of-life improvements in resource management and optimization, it remains a fun experience for everyone, veterans and newbies alike.

PC Gamer - Phil Iwaniuk - 75 / 100

Old school strategy, sensibly modernised. Creaky cutscenes and character art aside, the visual overhaul works wonders.

SECTOR.sk - Branislav Kohút - Slovak - 8 / 10

The return of another iconic RTS was successful, and the blending of the original gameplay with new graphics and mods was done well. It's not perfect, but the game is qualitatively better than many of its contemporaries. The settler priority system is currently unreliable, but it could gradually improve and eventually it will probably be a trend in modern strategies, where a few similar attempts have already appeared.

Shacknews - Josh Broadwell - 7 / 10

Age of Mythology Retold is fun, don’t get me wrong. The visual overhaul alone is enough to make playing this 22-year-old game easier, and the quality-of-life improvements sand down some of the older versions’ more annoying edges. However, with more substantial structural improvements in later Age of Empires games, plus with the likes of Ara: History Untold just around the corner, I’m just not sure Retold needed to exist.

The Beta Network - Anthony Culinas - 8 / 10

Age of Mythology Retold is an awesome remake of a classic RTS, staying true to its roots with a bunch of modern enhancements

Tom's Hardware Italia - Lorenzo Quadrini - Italian - 8 / 10

Age of Mythology: Retold does everything you would expect from a high-quality remaster (which is almost a remake, given the significant changes made) of a high-level game. There are a few flaws, and perhaps more effort could have been put into the gameplay to find even more innovative solutions, especially once the decision was made not to reproduce it on a 1:1 scale. But these are just details—if you're a fan of the series or enjoy a good RTS, this is without a doubt your must-have purchase for the end of August.

Windows Central - Samuel Tolbert - 4.5 / 5

World's Edge and its partners successfully revive the most underrated Age of Empires game with the launch of Age of Mythology: Retold. More than a pure definitive edition, this classic strategy game gets a full-blown remake with smart gameplay changes and a bevy of options to make it approachable. Aside from a few bugs and glitches that should be addressed, it's a phenomenal game for RTS fans to sink their teeth into.

XboxEra - Pieter Jasper - 8 / 10

I think you won’t be disappointed. If they can fix some of the AI problems and balance issues in future patches, Age of Mythology can truly stand among its peers. It might even become the true fan favorite it was always destined to be. Maybe we should ask the gods for their favor and start praying.