If you liked AOE: Age of Kings, you'll like or love AOE: Mythologies

User Rating: 9 | Age of Empires: Mythologies DS
By anasazi23 | Review Date:
I'm a big fan of real-time strategy games, and long for them on the DS, which I think is perfectly suited for the handheld. If you're like me, and look for RTS games on the DS, your options are limited: the original AOE, Warhammer, perhaps Lock's Quest (great game), and likely the best - Advance Wars.

I, however, am a huge Crusader-era fan, and naturally jumped on Age of Empires: Age of Kings - which didn't disappoint. The next logial leap was to try Age of Empires: mythologies, and I can say thankfully, that the game is just as good or better.

You'll be particularly pleased if you're a fan of ancient mythologies, as you'll traverse the single and unfortunately short campaigns with the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Norse. "Special" units are created which are the hallmark of the game, and will depend on the ancient mythological civilization you're playing. Examples include medusas, chimeras, and more. The use of "God Powers" further enhances the battle strategy, and is also a welcome addition.

Overall, a compelling game that is worth playing. The DS should have much more of this type of genre.

Other Helpful Reviews for Age of Empires: Mythologies

  • Rating:8.5

    Well made sequel, though it is too easy to a fault.

    By longtimegamerr | Review Date: Dec 30, 2008 | DS

    I enjoyed Age of Kings and this sequel is very much like that game, but with improved more colorful 2D graphics and some new army types that includes mythological creatures. The basic gameplay is the same as before with... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    Mythology Makes All the Difference in the World

    By GeekyDad | Review Date: Dec 02, 2008 | DS

    I tried the first AoE for DS, and though I thought it was a solid strategy game, it was a bit dry for my taste. I never quite took to it with the zeal needed to see me through to the end. But...I'm a huge mythology buff ... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
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