Steve Troughton-Smith
I was dimly aware that Age of Empires II had a really well-done modern remaster, and was getting new and updated content as if it were a current title. I was unprepared for just how beautiful it all looks at 4K, however! I know every asset has been completely redone, but the art design really holds up. I would *love* to see more 2D classics like Red Alert 2 get the same kind of high-quality treatment, with remastered assets and brand-new DLC campaigns. Revisit and continue games long-abandoned
Aug 30, 2023 at 8:49pmIvory for Mac
Show threadSteve Troughton-SmithAug 30, 2023
I need to find some nice ready-made maps to take some better screenshots, but I'm very impressed so far. In an industry that is so often filled with quick and dirty cash-grabs, it's real nice to see a labor of love like this. Two thumbs up for Age of Empires II Definitive Edition (…which is $5 in the Steam sale this week!)
Show threadSimon B. StøvringAug 30, 2023
@stroughtonsmith So many childhood memories. Looks gorgeous! I *think* I’d love this on the iPhone so I can play it when I have some time here and there.
Show threadSENTINELITEAug 30, 2023
@simonbs @stroughtonsmith Back in the day, I thought things like 3D touch would've translated well for a game like Age…
Show threadNamanAug 31, 2023
@simonbs @stroughtonsmith All I want is some age of empires on iPad.
Show threadSimon NickelAug 30, 2023

@stroughtonsmith the game still has a pretty active community, even before Definitive Edition. Definitely the most active of the whole franchise.

They also have tournaments with not too bad price money. Its actually quite fun to watch.

Show threadAustinAug 30, 2023
@stroughtonsmith also plays really well on a controller
Show threadJosh WoldAug 31, 2023
@stroughtonsmith RA2 and AOE2 were part of my childhood. I’m currently watching this hilarious series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGVjiUKVQd71XMHgNZpREVz3rxwEgApiK&si=J5ZGJXr3UgBTLZ3a
Smallest Maps EVER!

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Show threadMichael BorlandAug 31, 2023

@stroughtonsmith Thanks for the sale info, just bought it!

Been playing AOE4 recently, but looking forward to taking a stroll down memory lane.

Great memories of 3 friends and I getting together at one house for weekend LAN party, with our Tower PC’s, CRT monitors, and a Netgear hub. Play all day, crash, wake up and do it all over again.

Show threadslowdownitsfineAug 31, 2023
@stroughtonsmith may I ask if and how you play it on a mac?
Show threadSteve Troughton-SmithAug 31, 2023
@slowdownitsfine PC!
Show threadsdwAug 30, 2023
@stroughtonsmith stunning. so fun. I love how well this is done - one of those cases where it looks as good as you remember it.
Show threadPaul HudsonAug 30, 2023
@sdw @stroughtonsmith The music remaster is also beautiful – and on Apple Music!
Show threadsdwAug 30, 2023
@twostraws @stroughtonsmith did they remaster the wololo sound?
Show threadSteve Troughton-SmithAug 30, 2023
@sdw @twostraws they did, because the original was from an asset library and they didn't want to have to deal with figuring out copyright from the fast and loose dev processes of the 90s 😂
Show threadSteve Troughton-SmithAug 30, 2023
@sdw @twostraws /via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ4TMdIYadc
How AGE OF EMPIRES Conquered the World...Again

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Show threadKeirAug 30, 2023
@stroughtonsmith @sdw @twostraws I spent so much time in AoE II! I do have this version but need to check it out again. Red Alert was remastered a few years ago - not sure if you knew!
Show threadJason LangAug 30, 2023
@keir @stroughtonsmith @sdw @twostraws I really with this was available on iPad. It would make a great couch game.
Show threadDinesh HarjaniSep 6, 2023
@stroughtonsmith @sdw @twostraws That was a great video to watch. They also found a bunch of old recordings in multiple format, including tapes, and they're uploading them to a NoClip Archives YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@NoclipArchive
Noclip Game History Archive

An archive of video game history digitized from physical media by Noclip. Check out our version on Archive.org: https://tinyurl.com/nocliparchive Support our preservation work: https://www.patreon.com/noclip

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Show threadsdwAug 30, 2023
@stroughtonsmith whoa
Show threadAdam Bell Aug 30, 2023
@sdw @stroughtonsmith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tBqdKGiqnI
Wololo

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Show threadKo Simon toku ingoa Aug 30, 2023
@stroughtonsmith I would like to be able to play this on my Mac. But it was published by Microsoft originally so I doubt it
Show threadLazAug 30, 2023
@SimonCHulse @stroughtonsmith it’s on Xbox Cloud
Show threadKo Simon toku ingoa Aug 30, 2023
@idevecono @stroughtonsmith aha. Thanks. Is there a way to just buy the one game on there or monthly sub only?
Show threadLazAug 30, 2023
@SimonCHulse @stroughtonsmith monthly sub only but there is a $1 first month deal going on I believe, another budget alternative is buying the game on Steam and play it on GeforceNow free tier
Show threadSENTINELITEAug 30, 2023

@stroughtonsmith Such a transformative series! Used to play with my 5 siblings, all the time!

It was lead by the team at Forgotten Empires. They also did Age l, Age lll, & Age of Mythology, including an expansion pack!

I reached out many years back (2016) about a Mac port, & one of the co-founders (Bert) said that it was entirely Microsoft's decision to green-light. *sigh* 🥲

Show threadChris WinterAug 30, 2023
@stroughtonsmith I love this game for more than 20 years. The AoE2:DE profited from Corona lockdown and has a very stable playerbase. The Pro scene is getting along and MS even sponsors the major tournaments. One of the best things is that the community isn‘t toxic most likely because the player base is more mature.
Show threadRickAug 31, 2023
@stroughtonsmith Warcraft 2 would be fun to play again.
Show threadAndrew CunninghamAug 31, 2023
@stroughtonsmith it hits that hard-to-define sweet spot for any remaster, where it looks like the version you remember in your head
Show threadMikael Lundin 🍀🥦♻️Aug 31, 2023
@stroughtonsmith for me it’s The Settlers 2. There was a remake in 2007 but now the remake needs a remake. 🤪
Show threadNamanAug 31, 2023
@stroughtonsmith Are you trying to sabotage my work hours?!
Show threadDavide Di StefanoAug 31, 2023
@stroughtonsmith And the community is also super active and nice, with lots of tournaments and streaming events