Age of Mythology: Retold Arena of the Gods (PC) Review

Age of Mythology: Retold

From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide.

Age of Mythology: Retold Arena of the Gods (PC) Review

If you grew up in the golden age of real-time strategy games, you likely spent copious hours playing the Age of Empires series after school and on weekends. One of the best in the series was Age of Mythology, which brought all the great mechanics of Age of Empires and added mystical and supernatural elements from various world mythologies. In October 2002, players were introduced to a near-perfect recipe for a large-scale (for its time), epic battle of mythic proportions.

Fast-forward to September 2024, and the fan favourite Age of Mythology has seen a re-release as Age of Mythology: Retold. This version brings back all the elements that made the original great, now ready for modern systems. Brendan Frye of CGMagazine gave the release a score of 9.5 out of 10 in his review, citing the impressive balance of nostalgia and innovation.

Age of Mythology: Retold Arena of the Gods (PC) Review

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