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An excellent installment for the Age of Mythology saga

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First of all let me tell you that this is one of the best expansion packs I've seen and played so far.

Age of Mythology caught my attention and made me play it for months. It was fairly easy to use and the topic it covered, mythological units and human units fighting side by side, was addictive.

It dealt with only 3 civs, Norse, Greek & Egyptian, but each civ had not even their own peculiarities but also their very own gods which made the customizing level so high you could see each side with their very own units.

Now a new civilization, the Atlanteans, appears on stage and it's, IMHO, the best of all. They are slow but very very powerful.

But the title of the game derives from the new myth unit, the Titan. Each civ can summon one titan to their aid. These units are HUGE (I really mean it) and the most powerful of the whole game. They can tear building to pieces in one second and normal units are like mosquitoes for them. Be aware!

The game adds a new campaign dealing with the misfits of the son of Arkantos, the last Atlantean, trying to set up a new Atlantis.

I haven't given this game a 5 star because I consider that only 1 civilization is not enough. I know there are not many nations which had a huge pantheon of gods, but there could have been other choices also, such as Hindu mythology for instance.

Overall, if you liked Age of Mythology you're gonna love Titans. It'll give you many and many hours of fun and you won't regret buying it.

The revolutionizing RTS game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I was never really a big fan of RTS games just becuase they were the same things over and over. But this game has changed my mind completly. One of my favorite games and TOTALLY addicting....oh yeah one more thing if your still reading this review STOP and drive to you nearest store NOW.

great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I really liked how the game emphasizes the approach to battle that each civilization offers. I felt the most difficult parts of the game were leaving one civilization and morphing into the next one. My favorite by far is the north lands segment as you are rewarded for slash and burn techniques as opposed to the other two civs where you must first build your "culture" the northlanders are rewarded for battling. just like real warfare you better learn to scout before you put down roots somewhere. Only thing that I differ with is there is no place in this game for "love thy neighbor" if you will, sure it's no fun in a game but as realistic as the game is it could have made things much more interesting from an economic point of view.

Raw excitement gives you an adrenalin rush every time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the best game I have ever played.



The second best game I have ever played is Age of Empires 2 (AoE2). This is better because playing it excites me even more.

After I got used to the changes from AoE2, I soon became addicted to it. I am now on the 20th of 36 campaigns. I feel compelled at this point to vehemently disagree with anyone who thinks the game is lacking in depth or that they expected more. If it seems to be a simple game on a small scale then _you haven't played it enough_. The depth of this game can only be understood through playing at least 10 scenarios. After that _you won't stop_ playing.

Each scenario offers fresh objectives, interspersed with entertaining movie sequences that complement the well-developed story, taking you _deeper and deeper_ into the mythological world.

The prequel, AoE2 sometimes would often take over three hours to finish a single game. I wanted to play it more than I did but usually just didn't have that kind of time to spare. Therefore, probably the most obvious and satisfying change in Age of Mythology is the much shorter games, which are even _more compelling_.

I finished the first scenario in half an hour. That meant the following night when I came home late, I could squeeze in another game before going to bed. I could now get my _daily fix_!

Other people are going to be craving to do the same. Then they're going to have to explain to their friends why they don't meet up any more. But their friends will understand once they get their copies. Society will crumble but in its place, flourish in the game's mythological world. This game is bound to become immensely popular once word gets out about how much fun it is.

Some of the units are truly amiable, thanks to their unique appearances, movements, and voices, e.g. the cyclops who looks and sounds like a big dumb ogre. He picks up his enemies and throws them into a grove, felling trees in a wide arc. Sickeningly lovable! Then you've got the brontosaurus-like hydra who, every time it kills a unit, grows another head to become even more powerful. Delightful! Then there's the Collosus who is a heavily armoured giant who can replenish his lifeforce by consuming part of a resource, e.g. a tree or part of a gold mine. Indestructible!

The Heroes have a shiny halo surrounding their bodies which, along with their unique appearances, makes them stand out for easy identification. You can find all of them easily with a hotkey. I say all of them, because you can make lots of different Heroes, whose identities are straight out of mythology. They are stronger than standard units, and can maim myth units. Their lifeforce regenerates slowly if you withdraw them from battle and they reincarnate if killed. They are destined to serve you long and well.

Even the standard units have their merits. For one, they're good for ganging up on the enemy's Heroes. They're cheap, generate quickly, and help balance your army by making up for your Myth Units' and Heroes' weaknesses. But regrettably, we don't care much for them any more.

Some inexperienced strategy gamers say the God Powers are ineffectual. I agree that some of the earlier powers are weak-- One power used on its own is often not enough to turn the tide of battle in your favor. To be of maximum effect they need to be used strategically. Hold on to your last four powers, especially the stronger ones granted in later ages, and execute them simultaneously during the heat of the battle. The effect can be devastating. Anyway, they improve the overall gaming experience with their stunning effects, e.g. the meteor storm or the earthquake.

This game is fast: You can build a city really quickly and have it torn down even faster. The focus is no longer on building your city but on building your army and wreaking havoc on the enemy. That's what war is all about and that's what _this is_. If you desire an adrenalin rush from battling it out, this game is for you.

[I give it 5 stars for playability not for stability because it occasionally crashes on my system! (P4 ATI Radeon 9000 on WinME). Giving it 1 star because of instability may mislead others into thinking it is not the exceptional game it is.]

Age of Myth - Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The interface and commands are still the same for the experienced AOE player. However the civilizations are completely different from each other and you really have to weight out your options on who to use. It's not as easy to build a huge army and wipe some one out when they have the right civ and units with some God power. Makes the game more calculating and Strategic.

The graphics are unbelievable and this will easily fit into my AOE library. (SOMETHING HARD TO DO!) Get's my vote for Game of the Year! My Recommendation: Buy it!

Academic Suicide.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is so addicting, you might as well crush the CD into a fine powder and roll up a dollar bill. I'm serious. Forget your job, your academics, or even the people in your life who are important to you, because after you start to play this game you will no longer have time for them.

I am a huge fan of the other AOE games, and this one does not disappoint. I have read a lot of reviews saying that this game was not up to par with the others in the series. However, there is no room for interpretation or opinion on this one. They are simply wrong.

The opening mini-story graphics sequence alone is worth the price of the game. It kind of reminds you of a battle scene in Lord of the Rings. Anyway, to say graphics throughout the game are drastically improved is an understatement. I was actually yelling for the little villagers to get out of the way because I thought they were real people.

You too, will enjoy creating a cyclops and watching him grab an enemy soldier by the ankle, swing him around like a lariat, and fling (actually, hurl) him at other soldiers. The game's detail is exquisite both graphically and intellectually. Is your 50-ft. collosus hurt? Eat a tree or some gold. That will help him regain some health. Yes, you read that correctly, I said "eat". Also, when advancing through the ages, you must choose which god to worship, and each has different special powers and advantages.

The best part about this game is that the mythological creatures and gods are included in ADDITION to, NOT INSTEAD of the other soldiers, cavalry, etc. Ensemble Studios deserves to get rich off of this one. The game is different enough to be fun and interesting, but similar enough to keep old fans happy. Don't try it, just buy it.

Oh, and here's a "PS" for people who are bashing the game saying it's too much "fantasy" - History is history, and there's only so much to go around...AOE covers pretty much every part of it before the use of guns. Mythology was a great idea. I doubt you could come up with something better or more imaginative.

cool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

FIRST OF ALL I HAVE NOT HAD THE GAME VERY LONG BUT ANYWAY...
THIS IS A GREAT GAME AND WILL KEEP YOU GAMERS OUT THEIR ENTERTAINED FOR HOURS.AS SOME OF YOU ALREADY KNOW WHERE I LIVE SCHOOL HAS BEEN LET OUT AND YOU CANT BE ENTERTAINED BY GOING OUTSIDE {like grown-ups think} FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER.
BUT THIS GAME WILL HELP YOUR BORDNESS LEAVE YOU RIGHT AWAY.IN THIS GAME THE GODS AND THE MONSTERS WILL FIGHT FOR YOU.BUT JUST BE CAREFUL OF WHICH GODS YOU PICK BECAUSE ALTHOUGH SOME MAY HELP YOUR OFFENSE YOU WILL HAVE A POOR DEFENSE.AND IF SOME HELP YOUR DEFENCE YOU WILL HAVE A POOR OFFENCE.BUT OF COURSE IF YOU HAVE THE CHEATS YOU CAN BUILD ANYTHING ANYWAY AS FAR AS HAVING THE WRIGHT SUPPLIES GOES.
AS YOU MORE-THAN-LIKALY KNOW SUPPLIES CAN BE A PAIN-IN-THE-... TO KEEP UP WITH BECAUSE IT TAKES MORE PEOPLE THAN YOU CAN COUNT IN ORDER TO GATHER A WEALTH SUPPLY OF WOOD,GOLD,STONE, ETC.BUT THATS WHERE THE GREAT CODES COME IN.
IF YOU ARE THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO IS INPACENT THEN YOU WILL WANT TO VIST WWW.CHEATPLANET.COM FOR CODES ON ANY GAME IMAGENABLE.ALTHOUGH THIS GAME IS FUN SOME PEOPLE WOULD SAY IT IS MORE FUN WITH THE CHEATS.

Excellent Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The most creative game I've seen so far. I especially liked the Single Player, Random Map, and Scenario Editor. I found that they are all powerful, but user friendly and fun. I dont know about the Multiplayer yet.

I feel like that most people would enjoy it.

Age of Gods & Heroes & also Monsters

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the greatest game Microsoft ever made. The great graphic makes the game fuuner and the playing moods (like campain, single player,...) makes it way different from other strategy games. It is from the creators of Age of Empires II, but believe me eventhough if you didn't like the Age of Empires, you would like this one.
The campain mood makes the game like a journey and for me... I couldn't stop playing because I really wondered what will happen next.
The multiplayer mood is kinda different from Age of Empires, you must sign up and establish a new user account.
It's also educational cause you can get a lot of information from the stories about the Greek, Egypttion, ... gds and gddsses and the myths.
I really recomend this game.

If you like the main game, you will also like this

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

In a lot of ways, this is just more of the same, which is a good thing. If you like the main game, then you will also like this expansion.

I did note that this expansion is quite a bit harder than the main game. I ended up playing it at a lower difficulty, because I realized I just wasn't having fun.

This expansion adds a few gameplay twists. Many scenarios require you to either hold a position or protected certain things for a specified amount of time. Personally, I like scenarios where I am on the offense rather than the defense a lot better.

There also are a number of scenarios where you are somewhat limited in what you can do. Often, you can not create settlements for instance, which means that a lot of things you could normally do (like creating new workers) you can not do here. You simply have to do with what you are given.

Overall, I liked playing this expansion, although I liked the main game better.

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