Age of Mythology: Retold — Is It Worth Playing?

About 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. Experience an immersive real-time strategy game with an epic campaign, cooperative and competitive multiplayer, and the all-new Arena of the Gods game mode. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to achieve victory. Will you become Mythic? Embark on multiple campaigns spanning 50-missions that take you across a vast, mythical world: besiege the mighty walls of Troy, battle Giants in the frozen wastes of Midgard, and discover the mysteries of Osiris in the shifting sands of Egypt. Become a hero of myth—or even a god. Choose your gods from the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean pantheons. Devastate your enemies by summoning powerful lightning storms, earth-shattering quakes, and even the famed Nidhogg dragon. Or call upon nourishing rains and protective Dryads to help your people grow & prosper. Plus, with the new Immortal Pillars expansion*, you can call upon the great floods and storm dragons of Chinese mythology (*Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately). Unleash Centaurs, Trolls, Mummies, and more. From bejeweled crocodiles who harness the power of the sun to the mighty one-eyed Cyclops, you will command diverse units inspired by the world’s great mythologies. Plus, with the Immortal Pillars expansion*, command winged tigers, the chaotic Hundun, and the ravenous Taotie of Chinese mythology ( *Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately ). Experience Age of Mythology: Retold like never before. In the main game, go head-to-head with friends or challenge the advanced AI across countless, randomly generated maps for endless strategic battles. For a fresh twist, step into Arena of the Gods —an all-new mode where you take on the role of a legendary hero, facing 35 mythic skirmishes filled with divine challenges. Play solo or join forces in co-op*, battling through epic trials and exploring a whole new way to enjoy the mythological universe. Whether forging alliances or battling alone, each journey is uniquely thrilling and endlessly replayable. Seamless Controller Integration RTS with controller? We've got you covered. Streamlined controls make it easy to build, battle and conquer - all without a mouse and keyboard. Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition The Premium Edition includes the full game, God Pack: “Freyr”, Legacy Deity Portrait Pack, Expansion 1 (Immortal Pillars, Chinese pantheon), Expansion 2 (Heavenly Spear, Japanese pantheon) and exclusive god portrait, Tsukuyomi* Contents Include: Age of Mythology: Retold – base game; the complete Age of Mythology: Retold experience. Exclusive Gods Pack: “Freyr” : Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition adds Freyr to the Norse mythology. Unleash the power of the Norse god of prosperity and fertility with the new and exclusive Gods Pack. The blessings of Freyr will elevate your reign to unprecedented heights. Legacy Deity Portrait Pack : a nostalgic journey back to the origins of gaming greatness. Relive the glory days of gaming with this special pack, which offers players the option to use iconic deity portraits from the classic game that captivated audiences worldwide. (2) Expansions : Prepare to embark on new epic sagas yet untold with two highly anticipated expansions. Expansion 1 – Immortal Pillars : Unleash the power of Chinese mythology in Age of Mythology: Retold’s first expansion, Immortal Pillars. Discover a new pantheon of gods, legendary myth units, and awe-inspiring god powers in an epic campaign inspired by ancient legends. Expansion 2 - Heavenly Spear: Command the gods, heroes, and yokai of Japan in Heavenly Spear, an all-new expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold. Play a sweeping campaign, wield the powers of mighty Japanese gods, and command samurai and mythical yokai to achieve victory. Exclusive Tsukuyomi Portrait : To expand your Heavenly Spear experience, Premium Edition owners will be granted an exclusive deity portrait for Tsukuyomi - God of the Moon.

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