
Age of Empires II (Retired)— Guide, genres & similar games
A real time strategy (RTS) game which added some new mechanics to the RTS genre (town bell is the most notable). Graphics is all bitmap, but it's quality is surprisingly high and sound design is immersive and unforgettable.
Age of Empires II (Retired) is a turn-based strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios, 1999. With an iRank Score of 92/100, it ranks as a exceptional title in our catalog.
iRank Score
92/100 ↗Rating
👍 92%
451 votes
Type
Turn-Based Strategy
Released
1999
Updated May 2026
Developer
Ensemble Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms
PC, PlayStation
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About Age of Empires II (Retired)
A real time strategy (RTS) game which added some new mechanics to the RTS genre (town bell is the most notable). Graphics is all bitmap, but it's quality is surprisingly high and sound design is immersive and unforgettable.
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