 "Addicting by glitches are frustrating" | 2008-09-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1K0TH3A5RJDLN |
| I've played the game a lot and hit several places where the system just froze up. I finally hit the black screen and cannot start the game any more. I just get a blank screen. This happens every time on both of the Nintendo DS's I have. After reading other reviews I realize I have a three character name and use "save and quit" a lot. |
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 "Had lockups" | 2008-08-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: AIMKISJW60M4U |
I enjoyed this game almost as much as the pc version, even though the graphics were not as good, because it was portable.
I purchased my copy used. An earlier reviewer mentioned that there were known problems with a three letter character name, I had used a three letter name.
It locked up a few times forcing me to restart it. Finally one day it locked up and wouldn't restart at all. I tried several times over the next month and finally gave up. Fortunately I had finished the campaign.
I have thought about buying another copy, thinking that maybe it was just the copy I had, but now I think I'll not buy another copy, just wait for the next version. |
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 "Best Strategy Game on DS (until Civ:Rev)" | 2008-08-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1XYRMVFOYMJTO |
| When AoE came out for the DS, it was the best strategy game on the system, bar none. It's been eclipsed by Civ:Rev, but it's still a strong 2nd on the DS. If it weren't for the small screen and difficulty in recognizing units, this game would score almost perfect. Can't wait for sequel that they're working on. Hope the sequel has Wifi support also, and user created maps. |
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| "aoe" | 2008-06-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: ATVCE3CW37DX9 |
| aoe franchise is awsome. the ds version is different than the computer kind but still good to play. |
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 "Not bad, but not the same as the PC version" | 2008-04-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1MHC3KN32CHOX |
| Being a massive, huge fan of the PC version I was a little disappointed with the Nintendo DS version. Possibly I was expecting too much from a hand held game, but the game play doesn't really bare much resemblance to the PC game. Having said that, the graphics are good and the game play is enjoyable, just don't expect too much. |
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| "Gets boring after awhile" | 2008-04-08 |
| - Reviewed By jeremycjohnson |
| In comparison to a game like Fire Emblem which is fun to the last mission and makes you want to start the whole thing over when you are done, this game gets a little boring about half way through. It is a fun game, but after awhile it gets a little repetitive. |
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| "Perfect turn-based strategy game for DS" | 2008-03-16 |
| - Reviewed By gerrygiese |
This game was well-done, and a great value for the price. If you like strategy games, esp. turn-based, this is as good any decent PC t-b strat game for the PC from the 90's. I actually never played AoE for PC, but think I will go ahead and pick up a bargain bin one and give it a whirl. This game actually reminded me a little bit of early HOMM titles (DS versions, please!), but with more freedom to move around.
The story line and scenarios were very good, as were the factions. After the nice length campaign there were plenty of additional maps to play, and the game tweaks available made it work at the level you want to rather than feeling like you're fighting it. Very enjoyable game, and due to the price a 5/5 (vs. a 4.5/5 if it had been $25 or more). |
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| "Excellent oportunity to know about world culture" | 2008-03-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2YJ8PEDWPCSP4 |
This is an excellent game that teach us about culture, strategy and entertainment.
Best value for money!!! |
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| "Not 2 Shabby..." | 2008-02-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1QF8CSMAG5BD5 |
| Well, I have been an Age of Empire player for years now. But since my kids have autism, I had to down grade to a portable system, and the DS has AOE. I have enjoyed the game definately! There have been some glitches! Well I have learned to save, especially while fighting against 3 AI. I tend to think it is the memory capabilities of the DS, or should I say uncapabilities? Anywho....so if you like these types of games, remember to save, save, save some more, and did I mention DO NOT FORGET TO SAVE AFTER EVERY BATTLE? For all of you who do not understand "after every battle", I mean after your turn is over....there was also an error message about taking out my game card and reinserting it. So, go ahead and do it. If you are patient and can save, it is not that big of a deal. |
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| "Great value!!!!" | 2008-01-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: AU4X9XZLS5LI5 |
If you like turn-based strategy that is challenging, but that doesn't require hours and hours to learn, then this game is gold. There is a good variety of units and technologies, but the choice is not overwhelming to a strategy game newcomer.
Between the Empire Maps and the Campaigns, this game will keep you busy for a long time. The tutorial missions are excellent, making the learning of the game very simple for novices like me. However, once the other campaigns get going, there are a lot of challenges ahead. Winning the campaigns is not too hard, but completing all the bonus objectives can be very tough.
The added library feature is very cool, in that you get a few history lessons which make the game experience more immersive.
As far as technical problems, I have had exactly two freeze-ups in about 40 hours of play, so I haven't found game stability to be a big issue.
This game is addictive, so I'm glad it's portable.
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