Summary
- Age of Mythology: Retold brings upgraded graphics and new content to a classic RTS game.
- The game offers a lengthy campaign with unique mythological elements and exciting gameplay.
- In addition to graphical updates, Retold includes new strategic elements and a co-op mode for added variety.
It's easy to argue that the heyday of RTS games was when Age of Empires was at the peak of its popularity, and one iconic title of the era is getting a modern rebirth. Although real-time strategy can be an acquired taste as a genre, with a focus on not only general strategy but also optimizing upgrade paths at breakneck speeds, mastering the format tends to be immensely rewarding. The best RTS games deliver all the genre staples while offering their own memorable twists, standing out from the pack with unique flavor and variety in tactical possibilities.
The most exciting 2024 RTS might be Age of Mythology: Retold and a new sneak peek video from the official Age of Empires YouTube channel shows just how much detail is going into the graphics of the new version of the classic.
Age of Mythology originally launched in 2002 as an Age of Empires spin-off, translating some staple series elements to a more fantastical take on ancient civilizations. Although the original game holds up fine today, it's easy to argue that its simple 3D graphics need a revisit more than the isometric art of Age of Empires 2 ever will.
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Age Of Mythology Retold Resurrects A Classic RTS Game
Age of Mythology made a huge impact on its original release, partly courtesy of the strength of the Age of Empires brand but also thanks to its own standout qualities. The mythological flavor was a less common choice than a historical setting, and it was executed in a consistently exciting way. Fifteen gods appear in the game, and all feature their own unique and memorable powers. A lengthy, epic campaign feels like more of a focus than the standard RTS campaign, with consistently exciting ideas from start to finish.
There is no official release date, but Age of Mythology: Retold is slated to release sometime in 2024.
Age of Mythology Retold appears to bring together the complete content of the original game and DLCs, which ups the overall length of the campaign to a whopping 50 missions. It's more than just a graphical retooling, as it also contains some tweaks to the strategic elements and competitive play. The Steam page for Age of Mythology: Retold also mentions a new mode called Trials of the Gods, which can be tackled solo or co-op.
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The legacy of Age of Mythology is a tall one to live up to, so it remains to be seen whether Age of Mythology: Retold can satisfy everything that fans might want from a new version. Regardless, it's nice to see it return, following up on a recent surge in activity for the Age of Empires series that saw a Definitive Edition of AoE 3 and the release of a fourth mainline entry. Age of Mythology remains a particularly unique game in the franchise, and Age of Mythology: Retold could introduce its mythological take to a new generation.
Sources: Age of Empires/YouTube, Steam
