In 2002, a new development by Ensemble Studios was presented to the attention of gamers. This game, namely Age of Mythology (AoM), will provide an opportunity to participate in epic battles and plunge into the atmosphere of ancient tales and legends. To make it more interesting and enjoyable to play, the developer provides gamers with the opportunity to create a battle titan. With this most destructive creature, battles are obtained on an unprecedented scale. You will learn more about the "Age of Mythologies" in this article.
Introduction
AoM belongs to the real-time strategy genre. You will have to use the available resources to build cities, create armies, and destroy enemy troops and villages. The player is given archaic, classical, heroic and mythical epochs through which he needs to lead his tribe. Each transition involves the introduction of a certain amountresources in the city center. In each subsequent era, the gamer has new combat units and buildings. The player needs to go through one central campaign, which is represented by 32 missions. Although several gameplay elements were borrowed from the Age of Empires series for AoM, in the Age of Mythology the plot is not based on historical accuracy, but on ancient Greek, Scandinavian and Egyptian legends and myths.
About missions
Three factions are available in Age of Mythology, namely Scandinavians, Egyptians and Greeks. Each of the nations has nine minor Gods and three major ones. Which god will be the main one, the player chooses at the beginning of the game. Secondary ones are determined already in the process of transitions. In the game "Age of Mythologies" in the first missions you have to be for the Greeks, then - for the Egyptians, and then - the Scandinavians. In the last two missions, you will again play as the Greek race. In each mission, there are several tasks that must be completed in order to win. In addition, in addition, you will be offered other tasks that are not considered mandatory. However, it is better to deal with them for bonuses.
About resources
In the "Age of Mythology" you have four resources: food, wood, gold and blessing. The Greeks receive it in prayers at the temple, the Egyptians - after the erection of monuments, and the Scandinavians - during the battles. The stone used in Age of Empires is not provided in AoM by the developer. With resources you buildbuildings, hire units and learn different technologies. The extraction of resources is carried out by special working units. The sources are varied. For example, picking berries, fishing, hunting, working in gold mines.
About units
Their number will depend on the number of settlements and buildings. The unit is an ordinary person who, nevertheless, is subject to improvement. For example, you can upgrade a soldier with new skills. Military units can be human and mythical creatures. The former are represented by foot soldiers, cavalrymen and archers, the latter by heroes and mythical creatures.
About modes
You can play in single player, multiplayer and co-op modes. For multiplayer, the following modes are provided, which are considered standard for computer real-time strategies:
- Superiority. Play with all the gameplay features, but with a reduced initial amount of resources, you will have to play on a randomly generated map of the area.
- Conquest. To win, you need to destroy the enemies.
- Deathmatch. Unlike Domination mode, you have increased starting resources.
- Blitzkrieg. The game is characterized by double speed.
- Nomad. You can play without buildings. You already have the required number of units.
- King of the Hill. To win, it is enough to keep any object on the map under control for a certain time.
- Sudden death. You will lose if the specifiedtime you will not be able to build a single city center.
Judging by the numerous reviews, Age of Mythology is very popular all over the world. AoM is played at home and in clubs.
