Take on the role of one of nine ancient civilizations, command all aspects of your empire and guide your people to greatness: gather resources, raise massive armies, wage war against enemies, establish profitable trade routes, build new settlements, enhance military production, explore new frontiers, and advance through four distinct ages.
How to rule the world? Conquer enemy civilizations? Accumulate wealth? It's all up to you as you take command and guide your tribe through five classic Ages in your quest to build the greatest civilization on earth. From the original, best-selling, award-winning, real-time strategy game Age of Empires, through the Rise of Rome, and on to the Middle Ages with Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, one thing is certain - every decision is yours to make.