Ron Burke
GamingTrendGamingTrend Age of Empires IV Review
Published 10/25/2021
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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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82
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40
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60–100
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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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90–10011 reviews · 28%
80–8919 reviews · 48%
70–797 reviews · 18%
Below 703 reviews · 8%
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Mark Steighner
COGconnectedAge of Empires IV Review – History Be Damned
Published 10/25/2021
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84
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisAge of Empires IV Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/25/2021
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80
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Read originalMarshall Honorof
Tom's GuideAge of Empires IV review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 10/25/2021
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80
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Read originalJosh Broadwell
VG247Age of Empires 4 review — A learning experience | VG247
Published 10/25/2021
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80
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Read originalReview: Age of Empires 4 is a brilliant sequel to an RTS classic
Published 10/25/2021
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalArana Judith
WellPlayedProstagma
Published 10/25/2021
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalCale Hunt
Windows CentralAge of Empires 4 review: A polished, deep RTS with an incredible historical campaign that's hard to put down | Windows Central
Published 10/25/2021
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100
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalPieter Jasper
XboxEraReview | Age of Empires IV
Published 10/25/2021
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalHayes Madsen
CGMagazineAge of Empires 4 (PC) Review
Published 10/25/2021
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100
+18 vs critic avg
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