Age of Empires goes mobile
Age of Empires Mobile is a free strategy game from developer Xbox Games Studios. Not to be confused with Age of Empires: Castle Siege, it is the latest attempt from Microsoft to break into the ever-competitive mobile gaming industry. It will directly take inspiration from the popular Age of Empires series on PCs.
Compared to its PC counterparts like Age of Empires IV, the upcoming Age of Empires Mobiles will expectedly be a scaled-down version of the originals’ expansive experience. However, the city-building and strategic combat mechanics that players know and love will remain core staples.
Pocket empires
Real-time strategy (RTS) games have always been popular since the Command and Conquer series blew up in popularity in the 90s. They let players engage in large-scale skirmishes with real-time gameplay for an engaging experience that made them think and strategize before taking action. The Age of Empires series is another influential name for its historical themes that dives into various eras in the history of man.
The Age of Empires games have always been PC-centric experiences since they first made their debut. While it has dipped its toes into the mobile market with releases like Age of Empires: World Domination and Age of Empires: Castle Siege, they were short-lived and ho-hum attempts. As it celebrates its 25th Anniversary, Microsoft surprised gamers with its announcement of Age of Empires Mobile.
As of this writing, all everyone has to go on is a short cinematic trailer that was showcased during the said celebration. The graphics shown are comparable to the latest Age of Empires IV, so signs point that it will have impressive visuals. Aside from that, though, details are sparse about anything else. There is no exact release date yet either.
A welcome surprise
Age of Empires Mobile game is now a thing, and it’s a nice surprise if you’re a fan of the series. The idea of being able to play on your smartphone or tablet is a compelling proposition for gaming on the go. Information is limited right now, but hopefully, more news will come in the next coming months. Stay tuned.
