Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

Background

This real-time strategy game allows players to choose from 13 civilizations, including Vikings, Celts and Japanese cultures. There is combat and resource management.

Features

• Battle alongside heroes of the day. Strive with one of following heroes to victory: Joan of Arc, William Wallace, Genghis Khan, Saladin, and Barbarossa.
  
• Command one of 13 mighty civilizations including the Franks, Japanese, Byzantines, Vikings, Mongols, and Celts. Each with unique attributes, buildings, technologies, and specific combat units based on its historical counterpart.
  
• Choose the path to greatness. Will it be an economic path created out of craftsmanship, trade and diplomacy? Or a military route of siege and naval warfare? Or by building a Wonder of the World that will stand the test of time?

International release dates:
Europe: Nov 2, 01