Age of Empires II: HD Edition (PC) Review

Age of Empires II: HD Edition is a solid game, and, in many ways, a great one. It's fun, well balanced, and with plenty to do. It doesn't provide any ground-breaking gameplay advancements over the original sequel, but it doesn't really need to. The only real disappointment comes in the form of graphics, even though it all looks clearer and better than ever before. There's always a compromise between improvement and ruining hard-earned nostalgia, and the designers have been conservative with this effort, particularly when it comes to the new expansion packs. Those with a hankering for nostalgia will be well placed for a fantastic experience, but newcomers should appreciate that this is very much a light-touch remake of a 20th century classic.