Showing posts with label Ensemble Studios. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ensemble Studios. Show all posts
Age of Empires - Retro Reflections
In a discussion about the ancestors of real time strategy Age of Empires is among the first names that come to mind. This game helped establish an entire genre, both in terms of rules and popularity. Besides its relevance to ancient Greece, I loved it for its simplicity and challenge.
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition - PC Review
May 20, 2014Age of Mythology: Extended Edition, Ensemble Studios, Microsoft Studios, PC Review, SkyBox Labs
Real Time Strategy games have always been a great little power trip, even for those as strategically inept as I. Commanding armies of fantastical orcs and humans, lead by their mighty hero units in Warcraft. Constructing technologically advanced robots and amassing an army on a massive scale in Total Annihilation and Supreme Commander. Leading your men against untold galactic horrors in Warhammer 40,000. Or pushing your fledgling group of gatherers to thrive and prosper through history in Age of Empires. Ensemble Studios’ Age of Mythology picks up the core mechanics of the Age of Empires series, and throws in a healthy dose of mythical intrigue to create a unique and enjoyable experience. Now, nearly 12 years later, the updated Age of Empires: Extended Edition has been released. But is it worth playing for those that have fond memories of the original, or those that are more used to modern RTS games?

















