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Age Of Empires Computer Game

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Product Description
Age of Empires is an epic real-time strategy game spanning 10,000 years, in which players are the guiding spirit in the evolution of small stone age tribes. Starting with minimal resources,... More
Age of Empires is an epic real-time strategy game spanning 10,000 years, in which players are the guiding spirit in the evolution of small stone age tribes. Starting with minimal resources, players are challenged to build their tribes into great civilizations. Gamers can choose from one of several ways to win the game, including: world domination by conquering enemy civilizations, exploration of the known world and economic victory through the accumulation of wealth. Less
The Half-Life 2 with Deathmatch DVD collects two of the must-have shooter games, bringing you twice the action. Start out with Half-Life 2, where you return to the alien research facility... More
The Half-Life 2 with Deathmatch DVD collects two of the must-have shooter games, bringing you twice the action. Start out with Half-Life 2, where you return to the alien research facility called Black Mesa. The aliens are now pouring into our world and you'll join the resistance movement to stop them. Battle it out with friends in crazy, realistic mulitplayer action with Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. Then test your tactical abilities with Half-Life: Source -- where the gaming kicks up a notch through the amazing Source game engine. Less
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Key Features   
ESRB Descriptor Animated Blood • Animated Violence Blood and Gore • Intense Violence
ESRB Rating   T - (Teen) M - (Mature)
Publisher   Microsoft Vivendi Universal
Genre   Strategy Shooter / FPS
Platform   Windows -
Game Series Age of Empires Half Life
Other Features   
Online Online Gaming Support • LAN Gaming Support Online Gaming Support
Control Elements Mouse • Keyboard • Gamepad • Joystick -
Distribution Media   CD-ROM DVD-ROM
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20519716 37149267
Release Date September, 1997 November, 2004
UPC 722242515998 014633098501
Product MPN   
MPN M75-00001 AW0ZZM1-X8H2M01
 
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Age Of Empires Computer Game
Age Of Empires for Windows
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Half Life 2 Computer Game
Half-Life 2
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Product Review Summary

4.3
92% recommend this product
5 stars
101
4 stars
69
3 stars
20
2 stars
9
1 star
1
Pros
  • Challenging (1)
  • Graphics (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Multiplayer (1)
Cons
  • None (1)
Good For
  • Adults (1)
  • Teenagers (1)
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Consumer Reviews

krial
140

The only time Microsoft and taking over the world belong in the same sentence..

bykrial Mar 5, 2004
127 Helpfuls 128 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Polished graphics and sound, great replay value, very fun.
Cons AI could use a little work.
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction

In Microsoft's Age of Empires (developed by Ensamble Studios), you are charged with the daunting task of building your own empire. This requires a balance of many factors, and with many things to be done you will find yourself needing to do a bit of micro management. If you... Read full review »

37

Build Rome In Less Than A Day

byselden May 1, 2001
87 Helpfuls 88 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Improved maps, game play, civilizations and scenarios
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

Recently receiving Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome expansion disc was a welcome surprise. Having played the original Age of Empires virtually non-stop for the past three months I was thrilled to try something new. With very few games in my collection and a preference for real-time strategy... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 64 user reviews
86% recommend this product
5 stars
44
4 stars
13
3 stars
4
2 stars
1 star
3
Pros
  • Multiplayer (2)
  • Challenging (2)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Graphics (1)
Cons
  • None (2)
Good For
  • Adults (2)
  • Serious Gamers (1)
  • Action (1)
  • Teenagers (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

HALF-LIFE 2: Setting Standards ... in almost every aspect.

bytheuerkorn Dec 31, 2004
67 Helpfuls 68 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Physics, graphics, sound, weapons, equipment, controls, no CD dongle
Cons Online activation required, no manual available (at all)
Recommended it? Yes

In 1998 the original Half-Life set standards and the sequel initially set records in a slightly different way by being one of the longest delayed and yet published games ever. Half-Life 2 has finally been published in November 2004 -- 6 years after the original game made a big splash in the... Read full review »

t13monkeys
531

Half Life 2 - easily the best 3d shooter of the 2004.

byt13monkeys Mar 19, 2005
62 Helpfuls 63 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros awesome graphics engine, solid plot, gameplay varies, huge environments
Cons high system specs, a few areas where the character will get "stuck"
Recommended it? Yes

Half Life 2 received solid reviews from all the major gaming sites on the web, including a 97% from IGN and a 92% from Gamespot, accounting for a disgustingly high 96% overall among 61 media outlets on the web. I wholeheartedly agree. Half Life 2 is without a doubt one of the best 3d shooters, and... Read full review »

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