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Age of Mythology: Retold

Age of Mythology: Retold

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

90%
Very Positive
DevelopersCaptureAge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, Virtuos Games, World's Edge
PublisherXbox Game Studios
Release DateSep 4, 2024
$29.99
Peak Players25.8K
Metacritic83
PlatformsWindows
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Age of Mythology: Retold is a visually stunning and faithful remaster of the 2002 RTS classic, successfully modernizing the experience with significant quality-of-life improvements like automated villager management. While it serves as a nostalgic love letter for long-time fans, it has faced criticism regarding its monetization strategy, technical bugs, and the replacement of the original voice acting.

Pros

  • Significant graphical and visual overhaul that modernizes the 2002 original.95%
  • New quality-of-life features, such as AI-assisted villager management, make the game more accessible.85%
  • Faithfully preserves the core mythological gameplay, including god powers and unique units.90%
  • Addition of new cooperative modes like the gauntlet provides fresh ways to play with friends.60%
  • Strong nostalgic appeal for players who grew up with the original Ensemble Studios title.90%

Cons

  • Controversial monetization and DLC structure, particularly regarding the Premium Edition's value.80%
  • Technical issues including AI pathfinding bugs and matchmaking errors in ranked play.75%
  • Negative reception toward the new voice acting compared to the original 2002 performances.70%
  • Some players feel the remaster lacks enough substantial new content to justify a purchase over the Extended Edition.50%

Notable Mentions

  • A community mod is already available to restore the original voice acting for those who prefer it.
  • The game features planned expansions for Japanese and Aztec mythologies.
  • The AI villager automation is highly praised for reducing tedious micromanagement.
Confidence: 73%
Based on the 145 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 6, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.8K
Peak · last 90 days
4.0K
All-time peak
25.8K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$14.99since Dec 5, 2025

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
92%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews23.7K
Positive: 21.5K (90%)Negative: 2.3K (10%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

104h

Avg Playtime at Review

81%

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