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What a cool game!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well, I must say that I have never been into video games very much but this one is really cool.

You of course are starting an empire of your very own and your whole goal is to dominate. You build and build. It is really fun.

You start from scratch with only a few guys and build your city and army with the goal and intent of taking out the other empires that are getting ready to rise.

It is definately a step above aoe1 and definately worth the time spent playing it.

The best strategy game in the world!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is awesome! It is so true to the actual races that even history buffs will be satisfied. The diversity in troops and even in building templates makes this game anything but repetitive. I recomend it to all war fans and history junkies.

Perfect

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I try not to play this game anymore because it's so much fun: I get done; and realize: it's been about a half a day, and I haven't gotten any work done.

Fun, durable and grows with your children

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Many have talked about the gameplay; I won't repeat that here. I do want to talk about the educational aspect of this game. I have a 9 year old and a 7 year old; the former has been playing this game for 18 months, the latter for 6.

Both children keep returning the to game again and again. What is pleasing is that they both are getting better. They discuss strategy and tactics (intelligently). They have read the books on how to improve. They are both aware of the different unit strengths, and of the idea of building an army to defeat another specific army.

The elder is now able to recite the strengths and weaknesses of each nation in this (and actually the expansion pack). This is the game they still come back to 3 times a week or more.

In contrast most gameboy 'shoot em up' type games get played then ditched inside 4 weeks.

The point is not what my children can do; it is that this is a very deep game that can be got into easily but will not loose their interest.

Most recently the 'scenario' editor has become a favourite. This allows them to set up battles and puzzles and problems for the other to figure out. This has added cartography to the other skills they are learning.

The other fascinating feature is that the 'AI' (computer players) are themselves programmable. In fact their are whole websites devoted to writing scripts for the computer players. This has allowed me to produce opponents for them that behave in strange ways; giving them new problems to overcome.

However, the #1 reason this game endures is that it is quite easy to run over our home network. Thus the children can play a computer game TOGETHER. This alleviates my main issue with computer games (that they tend to make people insular).

In short, this computer program rivals the bicycle as an endurable, ever interesting, extremely high value 'toy'; at least in the eyes of the Bayliss boys.

Very highly recommended.

Medieval Madness

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 17, 2000
Author: Amazon User

A great game that gives one the opportunity to participate in medieval warfare, a la Braveheart, but unfortunately not Army of Darkness. AOE 2 features some of the great battles of the middle ages, including William Wallace's insurgency against Edward I, Joan of Arc and the turning point in the Hundred Years War, the Mongol horde of Genghis Khan. Highly recommended, as one will get a flavor for medieval warfare. Making your own campaigns is another fun feature, and you can add various characters, including Charlemagne, Robin Hood and El Cid. If you have not played this game, do yourself a huge favor and play now!

Great game by yourself or with friends!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I read the early reviews of this game,and saw lots of screen shots, and could not get what all the fuss was about. No cutting edge 3-D graphics (although the graphics, set on high detail, are very nice). No warp speed action or laser weapons. Not much blood and gore (just in very tiny scale and in a non-offensive manner). Once I played it, however, I was hooked.

The interface is intuitive (and evidently greatly improved from the original AOE). Gameplay starts calmly at the early levels, but builds to frantic battling as your (and your opponent's) civilization grows in power and size.

AOE II does require a lot of micromanagement - just as you are preparing to attack an enemy (or even a friend :) you will have to rebuild a farm or divert your attention to an attack from your flank. This is not a negative aspect, and is actually very satisfying when you balance all your actions successfully.

Each of the 13 civilizations has unique characteristics and weapons which means you have months of gameplay for your investment. There are also a dozen or so different types of maps to choose from as well as the ability to create your own maps.

Now for the really fun part. If you have never played multiplayer, online games, this game would be a good intro to it. Playing the computer opponent is fun, but playing flesh and blood opponents across the internet is a blast. It heightens the tension and offers you a chance to hone your skills against people with wide-ranging skills and strategies. And best of all, it's free.

Get this game and let loose your own dogs of war.

WOW

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 01, 2000
Author: Amazon User

AOE2 is incredible in how well it improves on AOE. The graphics are better, there are more units, the historical campaigns are challenging and fun. The one gripe i have is that the campaigns are very challenging, but this is still an awesome game. If you are a fan of the original AOE, definitely check this out.

Incredible!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is an incredible game. The graphics are stunning. The game play is fast paced. The stories are sweet. The Multiplay is awesome. Graphically, as you roam the land, you see deer running around, birds flying in the sky, and other creatures roaming around in the stunning environment. During scenarios, you don't hve time to mess around on alot of these as the enemy seems to find you rather quickly. Some of the battles are very intense and killing your enemy is no easy task. The stories are wonderful as you have the opportunity to play some of the greatest leaders that ever existed. Ghenghis Khan and Joan of Arc are just 2 of the 4 stories you get to play. It's like a history lesson while your playing as you learn their story and then fight their battles for them. The multiplay is awesome as far as I have seen as I have not had much time doing this. If you like real time games, this is a keeper.

A very good game.....no a great game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: April 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I love this game, you people probably know how boring a game gets when you finish it, well this game does not get boring, everything about it is good the graphics are great the sound is good the fun factor: GREAT. buy it if you want to have some midieval fun.

I don't see the big deal

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 22
Date: June 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game has to be one of the most overrated ones in recent history. The graphics are simple, 2D, and not very detailed. The least Ensemble could have done is add visual effects, such as weather, to make the game realistic. The civilazations give you close to no variety except for one unique unit which doesn't make a big difference and some special abilities that don't make a difference either. There is also too much micromanaging that you must do to suceed which gets boring after about ten minutes. I played this game for about three days and stopped because it just got frustrating. With four different resoures the game can get very time-consuming and complicated. Add that to wimpy weapons and a lack of strategic elements and you have one pointless game that takes up a ton of unesscesary time. Go buy Tiberian Sun instead.

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