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+ | {{Disambig|the original game|the remaster|[[Age of Mythology: Extended Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Age of Mythology Cover.jpg | |cover = Age of Mythology Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ensemble Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ensemble Studios}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2002}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 19, 2003}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com | ||
|strategywiki = Age of Mythology | |strategywiki = Age of Mythology | ||
+ | |mobygames = age-of-mythology | ||
|wikipedia = Age of Mythology | |wikipedia = Age of Mythology | ||
|winehq = 1979 | |winehq = 1979 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{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:// | + | {{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}} | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. Gold Edition is DRM-free. | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The "Age of Mythology Gold Edition", first released in 2004; can often be found on store shelves. It is the most cost effective way of acquiring the game, as it contains the following on a single DVD-ROM: | ||
+ | :* Age of Mythology | ||
+ | :* Age of Mythology: The Titans | ||
+ | : | ||
+ | :{{++}} No-CD patches are already applied; the DVD is only necessary for installation - ensuring compatibility with modern OSes; and all games are already fully patched. | ||
+ | :{{ii}} Note that a patch is needed to fix some issues [http://patches.ubi.com/age_of_mythology_the_titan/age_of_mythology_the_titan_dvd_fix.exe here]. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The game has an autopatch feature which can be accessed through the setup program, a Start Menu shortcut or in-game. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Age Of Mythology Options.png|In-game options.}} | {{Image|Age Of Mythology Options.png|In-game options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-mythology |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. That advice can be used to input 4K resolution. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. [[#Skip intro videos|Skipping intro]] is recommended. | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. [[#Skip intro videos|Skipping intro]] is recommended, since at low resolution (640x480) it may not be displayed correctly. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-mythology Age of Mythology | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Launch the game and change the resolution to anything else. | # Launch the game and change the resolution to anything else. | ||
# Use the <code>xres='''YourWidth''' yres='''YourHeight'''</code> command line argument. | # Use the <code>xres='''YourWidth''' yres='''YourHeight'''</code> command line argument. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Age Of Mythology Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Age Of Mythology Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = English |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-mythology/57 for the base game], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-mythology-the-titans/age-of-mythology-the-titans/220 for "The Titans Expansion"]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Steam version only |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tcp = 28800-28805 | |tcp = 28800-28805 | ||
|udp = 2200-2400, 6073 | |udp = 2200-2400, 6073 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===MSXML 4.0 is Missing=== | ===MSXML 4.0 is Missing=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 MSXML]}} | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 MSXML]}} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 15 July 2021
This page is for the original game. For the remaster, see Age of Mythology: Extended Edition.
Developers | |
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Ensemble Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
OS X | MacSoft |
Engines | |
BANG! | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | December 19, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
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
- 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.
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
Version differences
- The "Age of Mythology Gold Edition", first released in 2004; can often be found on store shelves. It is the most cost effective way of acquiring the game, as it contains the following on a single DVD-ROM:
- Age of Mythology
- Age of Mythology: The Titans
- No-CD patches are already applied; the DVD is only necessary for installation - ensuring compatibility with modern OSes; and all games are already fully patched.
- Note that a patch is needed to fix some issues here.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Age of Mythology: The Titans | ||
The Golden Gift | Available for free. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The game has an autopatch feature which can be accessed through the setup program, a Start Menu shortcut or in-game.
Skip intro videos
Run the game with +noIntroCinematics parameter[3]
|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Startup\Persistent.cfg[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Users\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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 |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, for the base game, for "The Titans Expansion". | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Korean |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 | Steam version only |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 28800-28805 |
UDP | 2200-2400, 6073 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
MSXML 4.0 is Missing
Install MSXML |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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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 | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 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) | ||
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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
- ↑ Age of Mythology | WSGF