Rune 12 · Real-time strategy · World's Edge / Xbox Game Studios, 2024
Age of Mythology: Retold
Greek, Norse, Egyptian and Atlantean gods help their people in war. A loved classic rebuilt with modern visuals.
Edition reviewed: Age of Mythology: Retold (2024).
Official artwork © World's Edge / Xbox Game StudiosWhat you do
Build a city, choose minor gods as you advance, summon myth units like minotaurs and use god powers in real-time battles.
Who it suits
Strategy fans who like mythology. Easier to enjoy than Age of Empires II for many.
01The opening
You pick a pantheon and a major god. The first hour is classic town building, then your first myth unit arrives and it is a thrill.
02The midgame
God powers like lightning storms and meteors change the flow of battle. The campaign is a long mythic adventure.
03Where to stop
Matches and missions have clear ends; one match is a good evening.
Why it works
- Myth units and god powers
- Great campaign
- Clear match lengths
Watch out for
- Demanding online play
- Expansions add cost
The score
Overall 4.5 out of 5 · Elder rune · how we score
Our verdict
A mythic classic reborn. One match, then let the gods rest.
Written by the Rune Hall desk. Updated 23 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.