It’s more ambitious than other AoE games in handling its content and inspirations, but also far more reserved in changing the fundamentals. "Age of Empires 4 is as multifaceted as the events it depicts. The campaigns are robust, but the missing content stands out in its absence." - Josh Broadwell GamesRadar - 5/5 There’s no need to change what works already, though a few additional gameplay flourishes could have helped AoE 4 feel more fresh and exciting. "Age of Empires 4 has strong foundations to really grow into something, but it comes at a time when Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is adding long-desired co-op campaigns and an ever-expanding library of historical battles." - Robert Zak VG247 - 4/5
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But it turns out that updating a 20-year old classic is actually a pretty great idea." - Austen Goslin PC Gamer - 77/100 The new game from Relic Studios, taking over from previous franchise developer Ensemble, is more like a modernized remake of Age of Empires 2 than a sequel to the series' third game. "If it’s possible to play it safe with a real-time strategy game in 2021, thenAge of Empires 4 is playing it safe. That means it also does little to smooth over the manic economic play that’s gone somewhat out of vogue in the past 20 years." - Ian Boudreau Polygon - No Score
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"The enduring popularity of the Age of Empires series proves there’s a ready audience for Age of Empires IV, and this new entry doesn’t add anything disruptive to the mix. If you're a fan of the Age of Empires series, this is an easy recommendation." - Cale Hunt PC Games N - 8/10 The campaign is absorbing, the multiplayer is competitive, and the visuals and audio are a near-perfect fit.
"Age of Empires 4 hasn't reinvented the RTS genre, but it has perfected many aspects.
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The expansive campaigns and offbeat factions like the Mongols and the Rus are major highlights, even when it loses some of its sharpness to a small unit cap, frustrating pathfinding, and relatively unimpressive graphics for a 2021 game." - Leana Hafer Windows Central - 5/5 "Age of Empires 4 plays it safe a bit too often, but really excels when it wanders outside of its very traditional comfort zone.
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