Genre: 2D Real-Time, Strategy | Release Date: October 5, 1999 | 226MB Developer: Ensemble Studios | Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios, Konami | Series: Age of Empires As in the original Age of Empires, released in 1997, the ultimate goal in Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is to develop a civilization from its humble beginnings to the glory years of a vast, world dominating empire. This goal can be achieved by various means including domination by military might, economic superiority, technological advances through four distinct eras, or diplomacy and trade. ==== You begin your empire-building task in this real-time strategy game as a small tribe on an unexplored map. By discovering resources and putting your clan to work harvesting