Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strategy Game - Complete Product - Standard - 1 User - PC - English - MPN: Z0900001 See Product Details

Product Details of Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Description

Age of Mythology transports players to a time when heroes did battle with monsters of legend and the gods intervened in the affairs of mortal men. Players wage war using human armies and diplomacy, progress through development ages, enhance military and economic performance with improvements, and manage economics through resource gathering and trade. Mythology enters the mix when players call upon the gods to act on their behalf or reinforce their armies with more than 35 mythological creatures. Ensemble Studios' new 3-D engine adds a deep richness of graphical detail and creates a unique new title based on the ancient cultural history of the Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythologies, which are divided into nine detailed civilizations.

Quick Glance

Game Genre: Strategy Game

Compatible OS: PC

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Media Format: DVD-ROM

Summary

Product Title: Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Manufacturer: Microsoft

Power Score: 4.5 | 13 Reviews

Software

Game Genre: Strategy Game

License Type: Full Product

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Media Format: DVD-ROM

General

Class: Software-Entertainment

Category: Entertainment

System Requirements

Required Operating System: PC

System Requirements: Standard Requirements: Computer/Processor: P2 450 Memory: 128 MB of memory Hard Disk: 1.5 GB of HD space Drive: CD-ROM (2) Display: 16MB 3D video card Operating System: Win98/2000/XP Peripherals: MS mouse or compatible pointing device Miscellaneous: Optional 56K modem connection

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Language Support: English

Software Name: Age of Mythology v.1.0

Software Main Type: Game

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Reviews on Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

  • 5
  By member: rockzulu - Feb 7, 2003

Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strengths: This game offers much gameplay variety for multiplayer. Plus the ability to download off the internet additional single player and multiplayer campaigns makes the gameplay unending.

Weakness: Single player story is a little weak, but missions like the pig escorting are quite amusing.

This game will get you addicted from the start. My friends and I haven't even played as the Norse because it is such a challenge getting used to other civilization(Greek, Egyptian, Norse). We know we have just touched the surface of this game. Also, the game manufacturer has already shown that it is here to support the game by releasing multiple patch updates already. Also, the talk of an...

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  • 4
  By member: password - Feb 2, 2004

Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strengths: Fun Campaign, satisfactory internet play, and an incredible expansion. This game is something you can play over an over.

Weakness: The campagn lacks in "fun", and a strong storyline. Internet Play can get boring, because everyone only plays 1v1.

A very fun game.The campagns are pretty fun, I personaly like making my own maps, or doing a 2v2 with computers. I also enjoy the cheats, for example, you can ake a gaint purple elephant pop out of your town center.

  • 5
  By member: Dr_Hullo - Jan 13, 2003

Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strengths: Very strong AI - much better then both the first and second of the AOE series, this game is reccomended to all! Make sure you play the multiplayer which is the best part of the game.

Weakness: The campaign is a bit weak but do not focus only on that aspect of this incredible indepth game. It also needs an updated computer - older computers will cause this game to lag

This game is one of the best ever played - some may find it slower due to slower computers - if you only play the campaign you will get tired easily so make sure you play online! That is the best part of the game!

  • 5
  By member: tonesin29 - Jan 9, 2004

Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strengths: Everything!!!

Weakness: None!!!

This is a work of art! Graphics and movements are amazing, so much better compared to AOM II, very smooth flowing. Campaigns are amazing, much better then AOM where you would have to walk your team for a half an hour before you finally got to the target. A lot more options, everything that always annoyed you in the AOM II is now fixed. Powers and mythical creatures give it a very exciting theme,...

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  • 5
  By member: fobulous - Mar 30, 2003

Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strengths: Depth of gameplay.

Weakness: Campaign could be better

One of the best RTS games out there. Way better than Warcraft III. There are so much stratgies involved in this game and this is what's making this game so much fun to play with.

  • 5
  By member: sgthalka - Mar 13, 2003

Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strengths: Beautiful 3D graphics. Well-written single-player campaign. DEEP unit development ... it'll take you long enough to master one race/god, let alone nine.

Weakness: Totally overshadowed by Warcraft III, which is a shame because AoM offers excellent strategy and civ-building gameplay. Good balance of economy and fighting, whereas WCIII is ALL fighting.

I really wish this game caught on as well as Age of Kings. At first glance, it plays so similarly to AoK that I'm sure most people are like, "I've seen this a million times before". But this game has HUGE depth to gameplay ... the nuances between races are subtle, and the gameplay is a lot different than AoK... much more about smaller armies, owning the map, and wildly different strats for Greeks...

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  • 2
  By member: repsychoed - Dec 9, 2002

Microsoft Age of Mythology v.1.0

Strengths: decent story, decent controls, easy to learn

Weakness: WAY too slow-paced, controls could use improvement, by the time i got done with each mission i'd already forgotten what had been happening in the storyline...

can you get hours upon hours of play out of the single-player missions? absolutely. would you rather just get the friggin mission over with to move on to the next one? absolutely. custom games aren't much better- you start from scratch and have to wait... and wait... and wait till you get strong enough to attack. then you have to wait... and wait... and wait for your guys to tear down those...

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  • 4.2
  testseek.com - Nov 7, 2008

Age of Mythology

Testseek.com has collected 4 expert reviews for Age of Mythology and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.5
  GamePro.com - Jan 3, 2003

Age of Mythology

Lo! And so it came to pass that Ensemble Studios released a Real-Time Strategy game in an Era when the power of Real-Time Strategy did wane.

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  • 4.0
  GameSpy - Nov 26, 2002

AgeMythology

Before there was history, there was mythology: tales of heroes and gods, adventure and war, death and the afterlife. This rich universe of fiction and fable sets the backdrop for Ensemble Studios' newest real-time strategy game, Age of Mythology. Delving into the realms of myth marks a departure from the historical authenticity of the other RTS games Ensemble made famous . While AoM sports a new...

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  • 4.7
  IGN.com - Nov 4, 2002

AgeMythology

Ensemble's Age of Mythology is fit for the gods. Check our full review.

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  • 4.8
  GameZone - Nov 1, 2002

Age of Mythology

It has finally happened, after years of waiting, Ensemble Studios has unleashed Age of Mythology upon the world. The colossal war for the best Real Time Strategy game has come upon us once again. The question remains, did Ensemble innovate the RTS genre like they have done in the past, or is this game just the same game with updated graphics? This is the lastest chapter in the Age of Empires...

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  • 4.3
  games.net - Jan 1, 2000

Age of Mythology

Published by Ensemble Studios and developed by Microsoft, Age of Mythology is a strategy game for the PC. It has an ESRB rating of TEEN.

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