Age of Empires II: HD Edition

Age of Empires II: HD Edition (2013)

by Ensemble Studios, Hidden Path Entertainment, Microsoft Studios
Genres:Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Themes:Historical, Warfare
Game modes:Single player, Co-operative, Multiplayer
Story:In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience. Explore all the original single player campaigns from both Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and head online to challenge other Steam players in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Originally developed by Ensemble Studios and reimagined in high definition by Hidden Path Entertainment, Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition.Show more
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user avatar@ahur61122user avatar@ahur61122
January 30, 2025
Played this game so much in high school and college, I played as the Spanish constantly. Sad it was removed from other stores online....it's a classic that deserves to be here.
user avatar@viivi868user avatar@viivi868
April 02, 2025
This was one of the first games I played when I got my first computer. Sometimes, I just want to build the whole world than conquer the enemies. This is by far my favorite remastered version compared to the Definition Edition. It proves that story and architectural details trump high-quality graphics. Sadly, the publisher marked this version as retired on Steam just so people can buy the new Definition Edition, which hides some empires packages behind DLC
user avatar@apanasuser avatar@apanas
April 19, 2025
In the times of Windows XP, I installed Windows 98 SE as a secondary OS just to play this game. In that times, Windows XP couldn't play Age of Empires 2. I remember I bought online PDF with strategy guide, and printed it on laser printer, put into foil sleeves for documents, and put it into binder. I was standing on my shelf, no matter how long I haven't played AoE2. I still probably have it.
good game since i was a child i play it many times , each time changing the civilization/nation and exploring the unique troops of each , best hero wiliam walas and herculis
user avatar@18Sealuser avatar@18Seal
April 27, 2025
Played this game school days when my parents bought the pc. The graphics at that time were very good. The concept of developing an empire was very engaging at a young age.
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