Topic: PREVIEWS: Age of Empires: Mythologies

[Nick DiMola]

Based on the Age of Empires: Age of Kings critically acclaimed engine, Mythologies will feature the same gameplay and design of its predecessor.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/previewArt.cfm?artid=16893

 Age of Empires: Mythologies aims to be the ultimate portable strategy game on the market, featuring refined gameplay, a more robust multiplayer mode, and more extensive replay value than the preceding DS Age of Empires game, Age of Kings. Mythologies will have players shaping the destiny of three ancient cultures, Egyptian, Greek, and Norse.    

Similar to other Age of Empires games, players will build massive armies, wage war, and explore new frontiers. Players will now also have the ability to channel the power of the gods, waging acts of nature upon their enemies. Powers include lightning storms, earthquakes, and even plagues, all of which can be utilized to dominate the enemy.    

Expanding on the single player experience, the new multiplayer will support four player battles both locally and over the Nintendo WiFi Connection. Players will have access to more maps, customizable rules, and a new Skirmish mode that allows players to build their own custom starting armies. Furthermore, players will be able to share a single card's multiplayer options and a subset of maps will be available for play.    

Age of Empire: Mythologies will be available for the DS this November.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Want to hear something sad? I've had the first game since around launch and have NEVER played it (Though I did get it for free from Microsoft).

[NWR_insanolord]

Want to hear something sad? I've had the first game since around launch and have NEVER played it (Though I did get it for free from Microsoft).

When you finally play it make sure that your in-game name is at least 4 characters or the game will brick. Happened to me with two different copies before the dev figured it out. Great game, though.