Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
About Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
From the archive
This is the original PS2Home fact sheet for Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, preserved from the early-2000s archive. Details reflect the PAL release as catalogued at the time.
Official fact sheet
The action begins as players are crowned King of one of 13 powerful civilizations, including Vikings, Celts and Japanese. Players must lead their people over the course of one thousand years, from the fall of Rome up to the Middle Ages, in search of total dominance and control of the world. The survival and prosperity of the civilization is dependent upon the player’s skill and tactical expertise. Crucial decisions must be made on the allocation of resources, technology planning and military development. Players will travel through time on their ambitious path of victory by seizing control of enemy civilizations and building and defending wonders of the world.
- Easy to use interface immerses gamers into the rich environment and compelling storyline
- 4-player multiplayer
- Featuring 13 different civilizations at the player’s disposal, including Vikings, Celts and Japanese
- Players hold complete military control
- Players learn tactical and strategic planning with regards to allocation of resources, technology planning and military development
