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− | {{Disambig|the original game|the | + | {{Disambig|the original game|the 2014 remaster|[[Age of Mythology: Extended Edition]]|the upcoming 2024 remaster|[[Age of Mythology: Retold]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Age of Mythology Cover.jpg | |cover = Age of Mythology Cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Re-releases}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2002}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 19, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 19, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-mythology|89}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Africa, Classical, Europe, Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Empires }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20040202035136/http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/egypt_home.asp | ||
+ | |hltb = 277 | ||
+ | |lutris = age-of-mythology | ||
|strategywiki = Age of Mythology | |strategywiki = Age of Mythology | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 7662 |
|wikipedia = Age of Mythology | |wikipedia = Age of Mythology | ||
|winehq = 1979 | |winehq = 1979 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = After its release, the game received '''''The Titans''''' expansion in September 2003, with the new Atlantean civilization, a campaign and the Titan units, as well as '''''The Golden Gift''''' downloadable campaign. After release, the game received a sizable community and a modding scene. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game runs stable on modern systems, with the exception of a broken Vsync feature (see [[#Video|Video]] section for a fix). The [http://www.voobly.com/ Voobly] community multiplayer service has been crucial in keeping the interest in the game alive, including after the ''[[Age of Mythology: Extended Edition|Extended Edition]]'' of the game which introduced a wide range of bugs, imbalances and issues. The server still hosts a competitive community which plays on [https://www.voobly.com/gamemods/mod/1494/Voobly-Balance-Patch-50 a modified balance patch] similar to ''Extended Edition'' balancing, with events regularly hosted by [https://meta-plays.com/portals/ageofmythology/ Meta Plays]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/egypt_home.aspx Microsoft's Official game page (archived)] | {{mm}} [http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/egypt_home.aspx Microsoft's Official game page (archived)] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://aom.heavengames.com/ Age of Mythology Heaven] - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology |
− | |||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/age-of-mythology/ Age of Mythology on TheGameEngine.org] - solving some technical issues. | {{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/age-of-mythology/ Age of Mythology on TheGameEngine.org] - solving some technical issues. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. Gold Edition | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | Gold Edition re-release from [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.application-systems.co.uk/ageofmythology/buy.html | unknown | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-mythology/file/age-of-mythology-demo base game], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-mythology-the-titans/file/the-titans-expansion The Titans]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Titans expansion. The Ubisoft eXclusive release comes on a single DVD-ROM, and includes all official patches and no SafeDisc DRM, but requires a fix for the expansion pack, found [http://patches.ubi.com/age_of_mythology_the_titan/age_of_mythology_the_titan_dvd_fix.exe here]. |
− | + | ||
− | + | ==Monetization== | |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
− | + | |ad-supported = | |
− | + | |dlc = The free Golden Gift DLC includes a new campaign. | |
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes the Atlantean civilization, new units, the new Titan late-game units, and a new campaign. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| The Titans | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row|1= The Golden Gift |2= [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22062 | + | {{DLC/row| 1= The Golden Gift |2= Available for free from [https://web.archive.org/web/20120927042344/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22062 Microsoft] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-mythology/category/patches-21 GameFront]. | 3=Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is v1.10, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/233/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-mythology/file/age-of-mythology-v1-10-patch GameFront]. |
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch for The Titans expansion is v1.03, available [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/234/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-mythology-the-titans/file/age-of-mythology-the-titans-v1-03-patch GameFront]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Ubisoft Gold Edition DVD-ROM release requires a separate fix instead, available from [http://patches.ubi.com/age_of_mythology_the_titan/age_of_mythology_the_titan_dvd_fix.exe Ubisoft's website] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-mythology-the-titans/file/age-of-mythology-the-titans-fix-for-ubisoft-dvd-re-release GameFront] | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with {{code|+noIntroCinematics}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with {{code|+noIntroCinematics}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/888737|title=How to use target-line parameters to customize Age of Mythology|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = May be broken on newer systems; use [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] to fix this. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If the resolution | + | {{ii}} If the resolution does not, apply try launching the game a few more times or change any video settings. |
}} | }} | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041102060444/https://jogos.uol.com.br/analises/pc/ult398u79.jhtm|title=UOL Jogos, 22/11/2002 (archived)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 12 | |lan play players = 12 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official ESOv1 service has been shut down; use [https://www.voobly.com Voobly]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===MSXML 4.0 is | + | ===MSXML 4.0 is missing=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer from the disc or [https://web.archive.org/web/20210328145444/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 official download]}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = true |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = 2000, ME, XP | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB |
Revision as of 17:05, 3 March 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2014 remaster, see Age of Mythology: Extended Edition. For the upcoming 2024 remaster, see Age of Mythology: Retold.
Developers | |
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Ensemble Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Re-releases | Ubisoft |
OS X | MacSoft |
Engines | |
BANG! | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | December 19, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Africa, Classical, Europe, Fantasy |
Series | Age of Empires |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Age of Mythology is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Age of Empires series.
After its release, the game received The Titans expansion in September 2003, with the new Atlantean civilization, a campaign and the Titan units, as well as The Golden Gift downloadable campaign. After release, the game received a sizable community and a modding scene.
The game runs stable on modern systems, with the exception of a broken Vsync feature (see Video section for a fix). The Voobly community multiplayer service has been crucial in keeping the interest in the game alive, including after the Extended Edition of the game which introduced a wide range of bugs, imbalances and issues. The server still hosts a competitive community which plays on a modified balance patch similar to Extended Edition balancing, with events regularly hosted by Meta Plays.
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Microsoft's Official game page (archived)
- Age of Mythology Heaven - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology
- Age of Mythology on TheGameEngine.org - solving some technical issues.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Retail | Gold Edition re-release from Ubisoft. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: base game, The Titans.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and The Titans expansion. The Ubisoft eXclusive release comes on a single DVD-ROM, and includes all official patches and no SafeDisc DRM, but requires a fix for the expansion pack, found here.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | The free Golden Gift DLC includes a new campaign. |
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes the Atlantean civilization, new units, the new Titan late-game units, and a new campaign. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is v1.10, available from Patches-Scrolls and GameFront.
- The latest official patch for The Titans expansion is v1.03, available Patches-Scrolls and GameFront.
- The Ubisoft Gold Edition DVD-ROM release requires a separate fix instead, available from Ubisoft's website and GameFront
Skip intro videos
Run the game with +noIntroCinematics parameter[3]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Startup\Persistent.cfg[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Users\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. That advice can be used to input 4K resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. Skipping intro is recommended, since at low resolution (640x480) it may not be displayed correctly. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | May be broken on newer systems; use d3d8to9 to fix this. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No framerate cap |
Widescreen resolution
Instructions[4] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, for the base game, for "The Titans Expansion". | |||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | [5] | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | Versus |
||
Online play | 12 | Versus The official ESOv1 service has been shut down; use Voobly. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28800-28805 |
UDP | 2200-2400, 6073 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
MSXML 4.0 is missing
Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer from the disc or official download |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Intro and credits |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon Nvidia GeForce 2MX 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ How to use target-line parameters to customize Age of Mythology - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Age of Mythology | WSGF
- ↑ UOL Jogos, 22/11/2002 (archived) - last accessed on May 2023