In our Age of Mythology: Retold review, we take a closer look at the return of the legendary strategy game with revamped graphics.
Microsoft has brought the RTS legend Age of Mythology back to life with modern graphics. In our Age of Mythology: Retold review, we look at the differences between the original game and the remake. Retold combines the beloved mechanics of the old game with more advanced graphics. Retaining the spirit of the original game, it’s full of innovations, but the nostalgia is still palpable.
Age of Mythology: Retold Review – A Glorious Return to the Age of Mythology
The original Age of Mythology revolutionized the real-time strategy (RTS) world when it was released in 2002. Players could choose between Greek, Egyptian and Norse civilizations to engage in mythological battles, using the powers of the gods to achieve strategic victories. So what does the Retold version add to this classic game?
Graphics Improvements: Ray Tracing and Modern Touches
The biggest difference in Age of Mythology: Retold is the huge leap it makes graphically. The original game’s 3D graphics were impressive for its time, but by today’s standards, they’re pretty basic. Retold takes its graphics to a whole new level with ray tracing support. Environmental details, water reflections, shadow effects and lighting make the game a visual feast. Especially in a mythological world, the more realistic the details become, the more immersed we become in the atmosphere of the game. When you switch from standard graphics mode to ray tracing, you instantly feel the difference. While the original game was set in the early 2000s, Retold uses modern technology to bring the past into the present.
Performance: Modern Touches to Old Improvements
In terms of performance, Retold does a pretty good job. The original game had low system requirements and could be played on almost any PC. Retold, on the other hand, caters to modern hardware; at a minimum, graphics cards like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 480 are recommended. If you remember that the original game looked stunning even at 1080p, Retold gives you a spectacular experience at 4K.
Gameplay Classic Strategy Experience
The original Age of Mythology brought a mythological twist to real-time strategy games. It featured classic RTS mechanics such as gathering resources, constructing buildings and using the powers of the gods to triumph over enemies. Retold retains the essence of these mechanics, but with some modern improvements that make the gameplay even more streamlined.
As in the first game, three main campaign modes take players deep into mythology. Using the power of the gods to defeat their opponents is a familiar pleasure for fans of the original game. However, Retold has revamped itself to meet the expectations of modern RTS players with PvP modes and improved AI.
Main Scenario and Replayability
The main campaign is of considerable length and offers a truly satisfying experience. The side missions are a bit shorter and more focused, but they add to the replayability of the game. Thanks to the ability to adjust the difficulty level, you can play the game over and over again at different difficulties. This provides players with long hours of enjoyable playtime.
But the real excitement starts when you enter multiplayer mode. Players have to play with balances, readjust their strategies and adapt to the game’s new meta. The competitive nature of the game is especially evident at this point. As players discover the benefits of new features, multiplayer will become even harder to dominate.
Customization Options: More Control
AOM has a pretty good level of customizability in strategy games. Retold goes one step further in this regard. Everything from keybindings to graphics settings are more customizable. Especially with the wide range of graphics options, players can find the right balance between performance and visual quality.
The original game revolutionized the world of RTS when it was released. Now Age of Mythology: Retold carries that legacy forward. Multiplayer modes, especially with friends, are still as enjoyable as they were in the old game. Nearly 50 missions and long hours of gameplay are a gold mine for an RTS fan.
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