Age of Empires 2: Definiteive Edition - A Blast into the Past with Modern Twists

The age-old question that has plagued fans of real-time strategy (RTS) games for years finally seems to have been answered. After months of speculation and anticipation, Ensemble Studios' classic RTS title Age of Empes II: The Conquerors is back in remastered form - but not just any ordinary re-release.

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is more than a simple porting job; it's an ambitious attempt to bring the timeless gameplay experience of the original into the modern era while still retaining all the charm and historical authenticity that made its predecessor such an instant hit upon release back in October 1997. But how successful has developer Wargaming Studios been in breathing new life into this classic title?

For those who may be unfamiliar with either Age of Empires or indeed RTS games as a whole, let's quickly run through the basics before diving headfirst into our review proper.

Age of Empes is an all-encompassing real-time strategy series that puts players firmly at the helm of one of several historical empires vying for dominance over medieval Europe. From humble beginnings in the Stone Age, you'll need to guide your chosen civilization from barbarian tribal status up through various ages - namely the Copper, Bronze and finally Iron Ages.

Along the way, expect to construct resource-gathering structures such as farms and mines; build defensive walls around vital infrastructure like barracks and siege engines; train armies of foot soldiers, archers,chersand cavalry units using your gathered resources. It may sound simple enough on paper but trust me - once you've got momentum going for yourself in Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition's fast-paced campaign mode there will be no stopping you!

The game also includes a variety of new features such as improved graphics, new unit animations and sounds, and an all-new campaign called 'Conquerors.' The campaign takes players through the campaigns from the original expansion pack of the same name.

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