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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE - 11/14/2019
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.
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83
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Critic avg
83
19 scored reviews
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19
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60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 83 across 19 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Review: Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition (PS5) - A Classic Conquers Sony's Console
Published 5/12/2025
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80
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Read originalAge Of Empires 2 Takes The RTS Crown On Console
Published 2/11/2023
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95
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Xbox Series S/X)
Published 2/3/2023
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75
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Read originalAge of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Xbox Review - Conquering Consoles
Published 1/30/2023
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80
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Read originalReview — Age of Empires 2 for Xbox, by some miracle, has truly amazing controls | Windows CentralWindows Central
Published 1/30/2023
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAge of Empires 2: The Definitive Edition (Xbox Series X) Review
Published 1/30/2023
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80
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Read originalPC Review - 'Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition'
Published 3/5/2020
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85
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Read originalReview: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Published 12/12/2019
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90
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Read originalReview: Age of Empires II Definitive Edition – Shows its brilliance and age
Published 12/3/2019
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86
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Read originalAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition Review – GameSpew
Published 11/27/2019
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90
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