Age of Empires II: HD Edition

About Age of Empires II: HD Edition

Age of Empires II: HD Edition is a real-time strategy game for PC that was released on April 9, 2013. It belongs to the Age of Empires series, was developed by Ensemble Studios and Hidden Path Entertainment, and was published by Microsoft Studios. Players view the action from a bird's-eye isometric perspective, and the game carries an ESRB T (Teen) rating.

The release includes the campaigns from the base game and from its expansion, The Conquerors, all of which can be played alone. Eighteen civilizations are available, set against a historical backdrop with a warfare theme. Single player, multiplayer, and co-operative modes are all supported, so the game can be enjoyed solo or with other people.

Play centers on guiding a civilization through successive ages, beginning with a modest economy and moving toward stronger buildings and units. Villagers are the core workers: you send them to collect resources, raise structures, and handle other jobs while managing armies in battle. Each new age unlocks further options for your side.