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Age of Empires IV

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Age of Empires IV is an exemplary return of the legendary RTS series. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, the game plays great, it’s accessible for a new generation, and puts history front and center in its dozens of hours of campaign play.⁠
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Age of Empires IV is an exemplary return of the legendary RTS series. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, the game plays great, it's accessible for a new generation, and puts history front and center in its dozens of hours of campaign play.⁠

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Best Strategy/Puzzle Game

Critic Reviews for Age of Empires IV

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34% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

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Nicholas Rego (IGN Middle East)

Age of Empires IV preserves the traditional roots of the much-loved series, which brings some exciting new civilizations to you to experience.

October 25, 2021 |

A worthy new entry in the legendary series that’s equal parts progressive and dated.

October 25, 2021 |
77/100
Robert Zak (PC Gamer)
8.3/10
Daniel Tack (Game Informer)

Age of Empires IV successfully captures some of the magic of earlier titles in the franchise with clean, crisp gameplay and varied playstyles.

October 25, 2021 |

Nicholas Rego (IGN Middle East)

8/10 - (Read Review)

Age of Empires IV preserves the traditional roots of the much-loved series, which brings some exciting new civilizations to you to experience.

Robert Zak (PC Gamer)

77/100 - (Read Review)

A worthy new entry in the legendary series that’s equal parts progressive and dated.

Daniel Tack (Game Informer)

8.3/10 - (Read Review)

Age of Empires IV successfully captures some of the magic of earlier titles in the franchise with clean, crisp gameplay and varied playstyles.

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One of the best-selling real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the modern world.

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