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"You know what? I thoroughly like this game. I want to play it, I've been playing it, and I can't stop playing it."
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"As it stands now, Age of Kings is probably the finest example of a real time strategy game on the market and I highly recommend it to veterans and newcomers to the genre alike."
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"Ensemble Studios has taken a wonderful game and made it even better. If you're a fan of the first game, you should love this. If you're haven't and you're a real time strategy fan, give this a shot."
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"No question about it, hands down an extremely successful sequel to the original that will keep you up for far too many hours and make you sweat over whether your opponent is about to charge your castle!"
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"This is by far my new most favorite real time strategy game, surpassing StarCraft, WarCraft 2, and Total Annihilation. This game is the real deal and exactly what Total Annihilation: Kingdoms should have been."
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"I could go on about the game for days. Everything about Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is polished so much I can see my ugly mug in it every time I play. This game is highly recommended."
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"Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings should be on the top of every gamer's RTS play list. A ton of play options, endless strategies to explore thanks to the huge tech tree, solid multiplayer modes, and Vikings. What more could you want in a game?"
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"Age of Kings takes the Age of Empires series to whole new heights. With enhanced graphics, some of the best gameplay I have ever seen in a real-time strategy game, and with some hot multiplayer, Age of Kings is one title that you must have if you enjoy this genre of game."
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"Overall, this is a great game. It's great to look at, involving to play, and has enough variation to stay fresh over several long, drawn-out campaigns...Let the sun set on the Roman Empire - it's time to hail a new Age of Kings."
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"An engrossing and highly playable RTS game, Age of Empires II will even convert the people who didn't like the original."
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"This is certainly the best looking real time strategy game I have played this year. Crisp, clear graphics and architecture that just suck you into the game."
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"Without a doubt, Age of Empires 2 is the best real-time strategy game since Starcraft and so far the best real-time strategy game of the year."
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"Actually, I think that AoK is a game that will suit women, as time and resource management are classic areas women seem to excel in. Although I haven't met many female contenders, the one or two I've actually encountered really can kick ass :)"
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"This is a special and incredibly addictive game. Age of Kings will grab you by the scruff of the neck, and not let go until it is at least 4am. This has happened to me on several occasions. Fabulous stuff!"
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"If you're a RTS fan then you owe it to yourself to grab a copy of Age of Kings - it's the first RTS game to win Firingsquad's Editor's Choice award."
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"...Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is a good-looking and feature-full 2D RTS that manages to provide hours and hours of solo or multiplayer gaming enjoyment."
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"Ensemble Studios, I dub thee King of the RTS game developers. Long live the King!"
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"It is rare to find a sequel that is better than the original game it is based upon, especially when the original game was so good. My hat is off to Ensemble Studios and Microsoft for a job well done."
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"It may, in fact, be the best RTS ever made; it certainly is in the running. If only real history looked this good."
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"It's gorgeous, fun, fast-moving, deep, replayable--and yes, educational. I love Starcraft, but in my book Age of Kings is King of the Hill when it comes to real-time strategy. In a year full of great games, it's a strong candidate for game of the year."
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GamePen October 21, 1999
"If you have played and liked Age Of Empires, you will probably enjoy The Age Of Kings. If you have never played a real-time strategy game or have been put off by this genre, you should give AOE2 a try. It is definitely what a strategy game should be."
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"In the end I can't say enough good things about Age of Empires 2 The Age of Kings. It doesn't stray from the standard real time strategy game as much as I would have hoped, so in the end it is the same familiar gameplay. But they have ironed out the wrinkles of the first in the series, added some nice new features, and created a game that is both epic in feel and beautiful to behold. Bravo Ensemble!"
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"Enough has been changed that players will feel a fresh life to the series, but more importantly, enough has remained the same that the game is indeed worthy to be called Age of Empires II."
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Well Rounded Entertainment October 20, 1999
"Though many, if not most, sequels are poor reflections of their original, Age of Kings doesn't rely on the reputation the original Empires earned, but builds on it."
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Gamers Central October 20, 1999
"Simply put, AGE 2 is more of what you fell in love with in the first title."
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Gaming Age October 20, 1999
"There is no doubt that AoEII will be recognized (along with a small handful of other RTS games) as a title that gave RTS gaming the opportunity to advance to a higher state."
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Game Revolution October 20, 1999
"This is easily the best RTS game to come out this year, far surpassing the original, and destined to immensely entertain eager RTS fans for a very long time."
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"If you want solid gameplay in a real time strategy game, go out and buy AOE2. Its enormous tech tree and wide range of game flavors will keep you happy for a long time to come."
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"This time around, the creators have taken the best of the original game, and added an impressive list of features and fixes. With a collection of well-designed campaigns and a variety of fun multiplayer options, The Age of Kings provides a wealth of fresh gameplay that most RTS fans should enjoy."
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"It's hard to find anything to criticize in Age of Empires II, and that's a very good thing. All of the weaknesses of the original game have been corrected, and the new look and features make this perhaps the best real time strategy game I've ever played."
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GameProWorld October 15, 1999
"After almost two years in development, Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings is finally out, and the verdict is in: This game is extraordinary."
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"Overall, Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings proves that you can always bring a genre back from the dead. Ensemble Studios threw detailed graphics, excellent sound, historical detail, and good 'ole strategy in a bag and mixed it up to create the best real time strategy game of the year."
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Evil Avatar October 15, 1999
"I can't say enough how much I'm enjoying Age of Kings. This is easily one of the best games that I've played this year."
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"All in all, I recommend Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings; it's a very forgiving game to RTS beginners, but there are plenty of features for those who've been playing the series for years. If you're the sort of player who likes an authentic historical touch, this is your chance to get medieval."
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"This is a rock-solid real-time strategy offering from folks that have a proven track record for providing historically accurate and fun strategy games. Its depth and long list of features will keep even the best empire builders and military strategists busy for months."
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"No matter how you play it, chances are good that you'll enjoy Age of Kings if not for its careful historical detail then because its context never takes precedence over the game's playability."
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"This game rocks. In every category and in every respect, Age of Empires II lives up to the tall order of its predecessor. From the astounding new graphics, to its intricate gameplay, to the final, thoughtful interface touches - AoE II is something that fans of the original can install with pride."
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RivalWorks October 11, 1999
"I could go on and on singing the praises of Age of Empires II: Age of Kings but I think you get the idea. It has everything that an RTS fan would want and more."
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Access Magazine October 10, 1999
"Though it's more complicated than the original AOE, this is an exhilarating game."
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"If I had to recommend only one real-time strategy game for the PC, Age of Empires II would be it. Law says he gives it a 95%, while Surgeon gives it a 96%. But no matter what percentage we slap on it, this is the finest game in its genre, easily blowing away C&C Tiberian Sun and the rest of the competition. This is the best real-time strategy game on the market today. I highly recommend it."
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The Wayfarer October 6, 1999
"There's not a lot to dislike with AOE2. The graphics are fantastic, gameplay is addictive, and there is that Civilization-like quality of "I'll just play a little longer and then go to bed" that ends up with you wondering how the hell it got to be 4 in the morning."
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"Last but not least is the bottom line. The bottom line on this game is
that we have a winner! I would certainly tell anyone to buy this game. It
is one of the best that I have played in a long while. It provides hours
of fun and even can help you learn about the past. So definitely put it on
your shopping list! I will even give Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
the Game Tropics Editor's Choice Award."
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"Age of Empires II proves that more is better- more civilizations, more units, more individualization makes the day. All in all, Age of Empires II will entertain, excite and satiate your urge for some new strategy gaming."
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