
You can even build seaworthy ships to form a navy or hunker down with siege weapons to catch attackers off-guard. There are five types of military units to unlock and use, including archers, infantry, and more.

It's always smart to form a solid military early, as combat plays a big part in the experience as well.

In order to build up your city, you'll need to set up various buildings to mine resources, task villagers with researching technology, and more. Using clever planning and tactical military techniques, you'll slowly overtake nearby towns and expand your civilization as you progress through the four Ages of history. There are thirteen civilizations to pick from, and when you begin, you'll start off in the Dark Ages with minimal resources and townsfolk. GameplayĪge of Empires II HD mixes the kingdom-building mechanics of games like Civilization with the real-time strategy combat seen in games like Warcraft, which is an excellent combination. Thanks to the variety of people and places, these campaigns feel immersive and even educational at times, putting you directly in charge of major moments in history. Each campaign offers a rise in difficulty, continuing to challenge the player and rarely growing stale. Additional campaigns see you playing as Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War, sultan Saladin as he battles the Crusaders in the Middle East, and much more.Īlthough the story campaigns are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of content included in Age of Empires II HD, they're a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the game. The tutorial campaign helps you learn the basics as you control commander William Wallace as he leads the Celts to victory during the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English. Based on real people and places, all five of the different storylines see you commanding a civilization as they progress through the various eras of history.

Main Game FeaturesĪge of Empires II HD contains all of the single-player campaigns seen in the original Age of Empires II, all set in the medieval ages. Full of hectic yet strategic battles, time management, and a collection of impressive campaigns, Age of Empires II HD is an epic remaster that will have you sinking hours into your civilization. It's time to create an empire of your own in Age of Empires II HD, a remastered version of one of the best strategy games of all time! After choosing from one of the many civilizations available, your main task is to improve your cities while fending off attackers who threaten your safety.
