Watch Age of Empires Official Trailer (1997, Ensemble/Microsoft) for Age of Empires by Ensemble Studios.
Video Description
Age of Empires (often abbreviated to AoE) is a history-based real-time strategy video game released in 1997. Developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft. Ensemble was still an independent company, later acquired by Microsoft. The game uses the Genie, a 2D sprite-based game engine. The game allows the user to act as the leader of an ancient civilization by advancing it through four ages (the Stone, Tool, Bronze, and Iron Ages), gaining access to new and improved units with each advan...
About Age of Empires
This real-time strategy game, released in 1997, challenges you to lead a civilization through four ages—Stone, Tool, Bronze, and Iron—on PC and Mac.
You'll gather resources, construct buildings, and command units to expand your empire. Resource management is key, as you advance through ages, unlocking new technologies and units.
What makes each civilization unique?
Twelve civilizations offer varied attributes and technologies, creating diverse gameplay experiences. No civilization possesses all technologies, emphasizing strategic choices.