Age of Empires Online: A Retrospective on a Free-to-Play Classic
Age of Empires Online: A Retrospective on a Free-to-Play Classic
Age of Empires Online, a free-to-play iteration of the renowned real-time strategy (RTS) series, offered a unique blend of familiar gameplay and online multiplayer elements. While no longer available for new players, its impact on the Age of Empires franchise and the broader free-to-play RTS landscape warrants a closer look. This article will delve into the game’s mechanics, its strengths and weaknesses, and its ultimate legacy.