Age of Empires 2: Age of Kings is an economic and military strategy in which the player will need to develop his state and mainly focus on battles. And in order to effectively repel attacks, it is also necessary to establish infrastructure. Unlike the first part, physics has been significantly improved here. Now walls cannot be broken through by infantry alone, but powerful catapults and other mechanisms are needed.As before, the game has more than 10 story campaigns, which differ not only in the set of units, but also in historical events and technical capabilities. All the kingdoms existed in different centuries, so you can easily track how humanity has changed over several centuries. The combat industry has grown especially strongly, as people have switched from ordinary bows and arrows to guns and other firearms.Civilization types in Age of Empires 2: Age of Queens:
- Vikings – mostly rely on brute force, not very knowledgeable in tactics and strategies, but are able to carry large stones and are accustomed to northern conditions
- Japanese – the period of katanas and samurai, even at this time the people were distinguished by cunning and dexterity, mainly fighting among themselves, since the state was in isolation for a long time
- Goths – historical Germany, actively conquered lands for itself, constantly bypassed its opponents and even approached the outpost of the Roman Empire
Also, many other peoples are available in the game. Each of them has its own unique unit and technology. The ability tree has become much more complex and now it is necessary to pump it more carefully, setting priorities. Battles are longer and more protracted, as they require a well-thought-out plan and the ability to make a correct retreat and counterattacks.