Denny Connolly
Game RantAge of Empires 4 Review
Published 10/27/2021
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PC - 10/28/2021
Age of Empires IV
One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation.
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- Relic Entertainment
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
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Critic avg
82
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40
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 40 scored reviews, with a 40-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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40 included scored reviews
90–10011 reviews · 28%
80–8919 reviews · 48%
70–797 reviews · 18%
Below 703 reviews · 8%
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Metro GameCentralAge Of Empires 4 review – war never changes
Published 10/27/2021
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Doolan
Pure XboxReview: Age Of Empires 4 - The Return Of The King
Published 10/27/2021
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTerrence Johnson
ZTGDAge of Empires IV (PC) Review – ZTGD
Published 10/26/2021
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Zimmari
Press StartAge Of Empires 4 Review - Go Fourth And Conquer
Published 10/26/2021
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75
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris O'Connor
ImpulsegamerAge Of Empires IV PC Review
Published 10/26/2021
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98
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalMehrdad Khayyat
DualShockersAge of Empires 4 Review - 16 Years of Anticipation Was Worth It
Published 10/25/2021
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Wray
WccftechAge of Empires IV Review – Return of the King
Published 10/25/2021
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Tack
Game InformerAge of Empires IV Review - The Once And Possibly Future King
Published 10/25/2021
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83
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAustin Suther
TechRaptorAge of Empires IV Review
Published 10/25/2021
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95
+13 vs critic avg
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