Age of Mythology: Retold
Age of Mythology: Retold
Game
Game2014
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
Developer SkyBox Labs, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires
Age of Mythology is a 2002 real-time strategy video game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. A spin-off of the Age of Empires series, Age of Mythology takes some of its inspiration from mythology and legends of the Greeks, Egyptians, and Norse, rather than from actual historical events. Many gameplay elements are similar to the Age of Empires… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
279 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
163 positive · 21 negative
95% range 83–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 163 | 21 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 34 | 3 | 46 |
| Mastodon * | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
14,929 of 16,277 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 160 yes, 22 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 182 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (33,878 of 36,327 positive).
Players praise Age of Mythology: Extended Edition as a classic RTS with great campaigns and mythological themes. [1][2][3] Some players report the game is unplayable due to initialization failures or crashes. [4][5][6]
Liked
Representative posts
- [17]
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition is not worth getting now that Age of Mythology: Retold is out. Age of Mythology: Retold is a modernized version of this classic, with small improvements, graphics upgrades, and QoL fixes that make this version of the game obsolete. The DLC for this is a half baked mess, and it is not receiving further support now that Age of Mythology: Retold is out. Age of Mythology: Retold is the …
- [1]
The best “Age of” game, and honestly one of the most memorable RTS experiences out there. Age of Mythology takes the familiar Age of Empires formula and meaningfully expands on it by adding gods, mythological units, and the favor (faith) system, which completely changes how the game plays. On top of that, it delivers a surprisingly strong story campaign rooted in Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. At its core, …
- [2]
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition Great but Forgotten Classic RTS Worth a try, even though it is no longer supported by its developers Age of Mythology: Extended Edition is, without a doubt, a classic RTS from Microsoft, featuring an engaging story, memorable characters and dialogues with a very unusual but very appealing gameplay style that has remained relevant over the years. Unfortunately, this game has been …
- [15]
Prostagma? Etimos! This game's old but shiny gold! I haven't tried the remake but honestly AoM: Extended Edition has aged perfectly fine. It's more than simple nostalgia, it's genuinely still fun and worth playing. Gameplay, Story, Soundtrack all are EPIC. Don't let it's age stop you from experiencing this gem of a game! The bad: It's expensive given it's age & occasionally AI can be buggy but this has never ruined …
- [3]
It's a classic! One of the finest and most novel RTS ever made, I still come back to it decades later!
Summarised from 34 of the 259 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Age of Mythology: Extended Edition sits at 89% positive across 184 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
In the United States, Age of Mythology sold 870,000 copies and earned $31.9 million by August 2006, after its release in October 2002. It was the country's 10th best-selling computer game between January 2000 and August 2006. Combined sales of the game and its Titans expansion had reached 1.3 million units in the United States by August 2006. Age of Mythology received a "Gold" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), indicating sales of at least 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom. Age of Mythology received critical acclaim, reaching an estimated one million units sold within five months of its release. The game received nominations for…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 279 · most liked firstPolytopia is a mobile game for literal babies who can't handle Age of Mythology because there are too many keyboards commands needed to play efficiently IT IS ME I AM THE BABY
positive · AI labelView post →Congratulations to the entire Age of Empires team for Age of Mythology: Retold being nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game of the Year! 💚🤩 www.thegameawards.com/nominees/bes...
neutral · AI labelView post →There was no reason to remove color from the cover arts, aszholes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yesterday I was telling my friends how I used to play Age of Mythology in a dingy Internet Cafe in the rural town of Krushevo when I was 10-11 with my cousins and a bunch of adult nerd men, which made it one of my most pleasant of memories, and @divaythfyr.bsky.social actually gifted me the game 😭
positive · AI labelView post →an original in-box instruction manual for the 2002 real time strategy game Age of Mythology
neutral · AI labelView post →For the algorithm - me: -Pokémon -Pokémon Draft League / Competitive -Nintendo -Stardew Valley -Undertale / Deltarune -Deadlock -Age of Mythology -Google Sheets -FL Studio -Photoshop -Game Design -Art yay! -Vegan Food -Chronic Illness boo!
neutral · AI labelView post →The best “Age of” game, and honestly one of the most memorable RTS experiences out there. Age of Mythology takes the familiar Age of Empires formula and meaningfully expands on it by adding gods, mythological units, and the favor (faith) system, which completely changes how the game plays. On top of that, it delivers a surprisingly strong story campaign rooted in Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. At its core, it’s still classic real-time strategy. You gather food, wood, and gold, with favor…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To hop on the trend: If 9 games influenced me it would be these. Special shout out to Chemicus a point-and-click puzzle game designed for german highschool graduates, that I completely memorised when I was 10. And also Age of Mythology which sparked my love for all mythologies 💜
positive · AI labelView post →Like fundamentally this game could only please old school nerds and competition players these days so there's really no point in building on it. I'm hoping we get more variety in Age of Mythology eventually but it's not the same thing.
neutral · AI labelView post →I am completely fucked up on Age of Mythology. The chokehold this game has on me is worrying
positive · AI labelView post →'Age of Mythology Retold' launches on PS5 on March 4th. Already on Xbox Series, Game Pass and PC. youtu.be/AqSb-F-daco?...
neutral · AI labelView post →🎮 Zelda (fave Twilight Princess!!) 🎮 Mario 🎮 Zoo Tycoon 🎮 Age of Mythology/Empires 🎬 Squid Game 🎬 Alice in Borderland 🎬 Bob's Burgers 🎧 Billie Eilish 🎧 Halsey 🎧 Charli xcx ⛓️ Tattoos/Piercings 🐈⬛ Cats 🐏 Animals 👗 OOTDs 🌞 Astrology 💎 Crystals ✂️ Scrapbooking #promosky
neutral · AI labelView post →Fanatical’s Summer Sale is on now with tons of Steam game discounts until Aug 21! Daily flash deals too. Today’s picks: - Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection (50% off) - Age of Mythology: Retold (43% off) - Oblivion Remastered (33% off) www.fanatical.com/en/on-sale?r...
neutral · AI labelView post →Xbox Game Pass adds Age of Mythology: Retold, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, and more in early to mid September www.gematsu.com/2024/09/xbox...
neutral · AI labelView post →New Game Pass Games: - Star Trucker | Sept 3th - Age of Mythology: Retold | Sept 4th - Expeditions: A MudRunner Game | Sept 5th - Riders Republic | Sept 11th - Train Sim World 5 | Sept 17th news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →A marker doodle of the ancient Egyptian goddess Auset (or Isis), inspired by her portrayal in the game "Age of Mythology Retold". #ancient #egyptian #african #mythology #goddess #art
neutral · AI labelView post →Game challenge time - choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. Day 11: Age of Mythology #GameChallenge #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev
positive · AI labelView post →If you're looking at this game after looking at the price of the "Retold" version of the game, get this one and you won't regret it. Voice acting is better, AI is janky but somehow also more consistent than the remake. You won't have the same nostaliga that I do but it's a hell of a game to experience even in the big 26.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →4 Influences on our game: Dawn of War: Sense of spectacle, and Eco Mechanics Age of Mythology: Unit Interaction Mechanics Savage 2: A Tortured Soul: Hybrid FPS/RTS Gameplay inspiration Total War: Warhammer: Emphasis on unit composition, and complex Hero units. #ZDWars2 #GZDoom #Doom #GameDev
neutral · AI labelView post →Getting really into PC gaming, which isn't strange for 60 cents per game. Was thinking of trying Age of Mythology this week, and there it is. Also, a physical version of Portal 2, which I didn't even know existed. The four classic Splinter Cell games for 0.60 is wild. #GameSky #PhysicalMedia
positive · AI labelView post →Shoutout to @xbox.com 🫡 I’ll be checking out Age of Mythology Retold on PS5 for @pstrophyroom.bsky.social ! This game/series is the reason I LOVE history growing up and now 20+ years later I’m going back in! Hear my thoughts on next weeks show!
positive · AI labelView post →Age of Mythology: Retold has been nominated as best strategy game at the game awards. I'm so proud☺️ #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Arena of the Gods a free update for 'Age of Mythology Retold' launches November 7th. It's basically a new game mode with 35 mission which you can play solo or in Co-op. www.ageofempires.com/news/arena-o...
neutral · AI labelView post →⁉️ - Question - ⁉️ Another #Xbox Game Studios title hits #PS5 in a few days. 🤔 Will you be picking up Age of Mythology: Retold on March 4th? #PlayStation #Gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Steam did basically invent the digital games marketplace, but that's not a bad thing in my eyes. It brought games to many many more people, and helped make the industry what it is today. Without Steam, PC gaming might still just be an obscure hobby, and there might not be many games there at all. People forget what it was like before Steam, console gaming was **extremely** more popular than PC gaming. Like the numbers aren't even close. PC Games up to 2003 (Steam release date) were like:…
neutral · AI labelView post →Man I don't even care if Age of Mythology: Retold is on the horizon. I've got infinite brainworms about this game from my childhood and already own Extended Edition, and my adult brain finally understands how to fucking play without micromanaging EVERYTHING.
positive · AI labelView post →> want to play game > ignore all unpaid games > fire up Age of Mythology
positive · AI labelView post →If you know, you know. We’d come home from school and play this for hours. So much nostalgia, and honestly, it’s still just as fun today. ❤️
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The new Obsidian Mirror DLC for Age of Mythology came out today and is Aztec themed. He is a god of trickery but still, I'd take a chance on him. I mean a cloak made of actual shadows? That's just good fashion sense.
positive · AI labelView post →My dia star craft player ass needs to eat the humble pie and play Age of Mythology Retold at an easier difficulty and just LEARN the game
positive · AI labelView post →Very happy to receive my copy! @jennycromwell.bsky.social Thank you for making this volume possible! Now, a quick game on Age of Mythology should be in order. And if you wonder why ancient Egypt has always been “wonder maniac” in strategy game, you’re welcome to read my chapter.
positive · AI labelView post →Age of Mythology: Extended Edition is not worth getting now that Age of Mythology: Retold is out. Age of Mythology: Retold is a modernized version of this classic, with small improvements, graphics upgrades, and QoL fixes that make this version of the game obsolete. The DLC for this is a half baked mess, and it is not receiving further support now that Age of Mythology: Retold is out. Age of Mythology: Retold is the definitive Age of Mythology experience, play that instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Made one more Steam sale purchase and got Age of Mythology Fun game
positive · AI labelView post →Game is unplayable in 2025 without jumping through hoops, probably in hopes to push the new version.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This Saturday at 1:00 ET, I’ll be streaming AGE OF MYTHOLOGY to support ROMchip: A Journal of Game Histories, an open access venue for game history research. Check it out! www.twitch.tv/romchipjournal. More info on the fundraiser here: donate.romchip.org
neutral · AI labelView post →Wow, thank you for Age of Mythology: Retold being your game of the year! Dankeschön!
positive · AI labelView post →I really should play more Age of Mythology. Love that game.
positive · AI labelView post →Today, I get to give a lecture on the video game "Age of Mythology" (2002/2024), and this is probably my favourite slide from my slide deck.
neutral · AI labelView post →And with that, another Age game finished! Age of Mythology complete! Thank you everyone for dropping by tonight! We send the love on over to @darlingrosey.bsky.social, who's playing some Baldur's Gate 3! Go give her lots of love! See y'all on Friday for more SRW V!
positive · AI labelView post →I shut off my Age of Mythology game for this
negative · AI labelView post →This is one of the most important games of my childhood. youtu.be/ciQnW937d6o?... #ageofmythology #ageofempires #ost
positive · AI labelView post →I DO! I saw this in a game store as a little kid next to Age of Mythology & really wanted them, but my folks never let me get them 😭💔 No joke, I bought it on Steam years ago & have just forgotten to play it after a while 😅
neutral · AI labelView post →Amazing game. Highly addictive. Don't forget to eat and drink.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's definitely a product of it's time. It's a little frustrating, the enemies can sometimes glitch through walls and unpassable terrain if you build or put something close enough, but the sheer nostalgia value lets me keep it around to play on easy difficulty as something to fiddle with.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →❌ Playing Age of Mythology for the game ✅ Playing Age of Mythology for the hot giant gods
neutral · AI labelView post →This has remained one of my favorite games since childhood. It's easy to learn, has great campaigns, and you can make it as easy or as difficult as you want. I love that the random maps allow you to choose the strategy style of yourself and enemies, choose gods, land, etc. I also love the mythological creatures, different mythological lore, and characters included in the various campaigns. On another note, I was so excited for the remastered version of this game. I thought it's long been…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m probably the only person playing Age of Mythology Retold, but the new mode Arena of Gods in co-op is super fun!!! 🔥
positive · AI labelView post →Birthday time! The big 30 years of living! So we go back to the game, the remaster of where half my name comes from! Age of Mythology! #birthday #vtuber www.twitch.tv/wolf_anubite altstream.online/wolf_anubite
positive · AI labelView post →I watched the Nolan Odyssey (my first time at a cool historic theater in NY!) and now I’m nostalgic for playing Age of Mythology on PC with my brother in middle school. We loved that game.
positive · AI labelView post →Tonight's stream was great! it was a blast to sacrifice the enemies to the gods with the help of my friends. We raided on over to @irohthecrazycragon.bsky.social who is continuing our games of Age of Mythology. Who knows, maybe a wild @saltminestreams.bsky.social will show up.
positive · AI labelView post →I used to play AOE/AOM as a Kid just bought it to Play again. The game is still awesome and I had as much fun as I had as a kid. Wish they still make games like these.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tonight's stream was really fun! It was great hanging with @saltminestreams.bsky.social and play some Age of Mythology. We were raided by @iafwstatic.bsky.social and @karnegiev.bsky.social who brought us divine. We raided @samhainvt.bsky.social , spreading the love.
positive · AI labelView post →Age of Mythology: Extended Edition Great but Forgotten Classic RTS Worth a try, even though it is no longer supported by its developers Age of Mythology: Extended Edition is, without a doubt, a classic RTS from Microsoft, featuring an engaging story, memorable characters and dialogues with a very unusual but very appealing gameplay style that has remained relevant over the years. Unfortunately, this game has been neglected by its developers with the launching of the remastered version,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably the biggest game of my childhood, caused a huge interest in mythology that continues to this day! Aldo one of the greatest strategy games of all time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a classic! One of the finest and most novel RTS ever made, I still come back to it decades later!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay, I re-installed the game and then left a review while it installed and I was basically praising it. Not anymore. It installed and now it won't open at all. Black screen then crash to desktop. Turns out everyone else seems to be having this issue. I bought this like a year or two to re-live my childhood nostalgia, had to uninstall it for a bit, and now it is ruined. Screw you, devs. Stealing my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ money and then corrupting the game to be unplayable. Gaming has been ruined these days…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →INITIALIZATION FAILED. GAME DEPENDENT INIT FAILED. This has been working for years then you pulled this ♥♥♥♥. TRASH.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →'Age of Mythology Retold' launches September 4th on Xbox Series and PC. Also Game Pass Day One. youtu.be/Jbste8C0Yes?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Age of Mythology (2002) Interesting to approach a childhood game with a more mature mindset - one better suited to strategy games and less inclined to cheat by spamming laser bears. The main and Atlantean campaigns are as good as I remember, but the Chinese one...um...I kinda ragequit that one
neutral · AI labelView post →I played it since i was a kid, casually. Its pretty good if you like the genre and/or age of empires, also mythology
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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