Age Of Empires for Windows

Pros: entertaining, multiplayer
Cons: lack of interesting dialogue

I have been playing this game for six months and I am not bored yet. There are so many different ways to play and win, wealth, power, speed etc.

Good for all levels of gamers, easy to difficult, fun to challenging. This is a game that...

Pros: graphics,AI,details,muti player
Cons: might be slow on older machines

At first glance this game was like any other strategy game,after loading the game i realized it was different.The graphics are awesome and the characters and the buildings in the game are very finely detailed.The game sometimes froze for me but that's...

Pros: Easy to learn, challenging scenarios
Cons: Can take hours to play

This well-crafted game with strong graphics, easy-to-learn gameplay, and nice storylines is destined to be a classic. With it's combination of strategy, arcade action, and history it is fun, challenging and a nice way to pick up some history. Whether you...

Pros: Very awesome game, fun, interesting
Cons: None!

I have to say, this is one of the best games i have ever played. It is complicated enough that it takes long years of practicing to master, yet not too complicated that it is impossible to ever learn. That is a very important factor in games. Also,...

Pros: fun with single or multi-player
Cons: to addicting

Age of empires is a great war strategy. You build up your army and destroy their empire. There are many kinds of units you can choose from. You could build archers, catapults, etc. You can build guard towers, fortifications, and other defenses. There...

Pros: Cool graphics and soundtrack
Cons: Graphic Violence, Limited Technology Development, Too Hard

Parents, watch out for the graphic violence in this one. As you would expect, Microsoft took graphics to a new level with this one. The people, actions and scenery are completely realistic looking. I ooed and aahhhed for about five minutes until I...

Pros: Smooth strategic playability
Cons: I want more than 50 units

Age Of Empires-Rise Of Rome

Excellent game. One of the best I played. It has two important features:
It is realtime, so action is ensured. Sometimes you have to act quickly, if you don't you REALLY get crushed. A feature not many games...

Pros: Good sound, graphics and playability
Cons: Computer gets bored too easily

I really enjoy this game. You gather resources (stone, wood, food) and research technology (armor, ballistics), balancing growth with defense.

The graphics and sound are quite good. You can actually see the little guys chop wood and catch...

Pros: Sound, different scenarios
Cons: Better for multiplayer

I usually play Age of Empires three or more times a week, usually over our network at "work." I was hooked from the very beginning. The many different possibilites of civilizations that come up each and every game keep it interesting and fun...

Pros: Historically accurate
Cons: Controls seem difficult at first

Command & Conquer meets Civilization This game really captivated me when I first downloaded the demo, I ran straight to the store and bought the game.This game lets you choose a civilization and help them rise to power. All scenerios are...

Pros: This game has everything! (well almost)
Cons: can get a little boring after you beat the missions, not enough game play

You ever wish that you could go back in time and change the past? Well, Age of Empires allows you to do just that (on your PC at least)!

Go back in time and play the roles of Caesar in the Expansion to the game called Age of Empires: the rise...

Pros: Superior Game play, single and multiplayer modes are good if not great.
Cons: laggout too much with a 56k modem

Throughout History many have conquered and have become conquered. This
game brings you to a time of noble kings and warriors who gave their
hearts and souls to protect them and their lands.
The opening movie brings the tumoil right...

Pros: Great graphics, different levels, good sound effects
Cons: Time-consuming

It'll take a really long time to get tired of this cool game. There are several levels, from easiest to hardest, so you can make it harder when you get comfortable with the basics. There are a dozen or so civilizations you can play for or against, and...

Pros: Very engaging and realistic battles
Cons: Non realistic game play

I bought Age of Empires a year ago and quickly addicted myself to it. The game is intensive, and it makes you think. However, the sort of chunky sounds that each of the units make almost made me turn it off. I wonder if the Microsoft design team actually...

Pros: almost anyone will enjoy it
Cons: doesn't make full use of higher end computers

Who out there is looking for a good game for older kids? One that will keep them interested while not exposing them to unneccesary blood and gore. Well Microsoft has done it with Age of Kings. As an improvement to the popular Age of Empires, Age of...