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Age of Empires II: HD Edition - The Forgotten
Age of Empires II: HD Edition - The ForgottenAdd five new civilizations and four epic campaigns to the classic RTS experience.
Police Quest: SWAT
Police Quest: SWATLead a SWAT team through realistic police scenarios
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The Forgotten is the first official expansion for Age of Empires II: HD Edition in over a decade, bringing five new civilizations—Incas, Indians, Italians, Magyars, and Slavs—along with fresh units, technologies, and enhanced AI. It also introduces seven single‑player campaigns covering historic figures like Alaric I, Sforza, and Dracula, plus new multiplayer modes and Steam Workshop support. Designed for PC, the expansion raises the population limit, improves on‑screen rendering, and adds Steam trading cards and rankings, delivering a richer, more balanced medieval warfare experience for both solo and competitive play.

Police Quest: SWAT puts you in the shoes of a tactical police unit, demanding careful planning and precise execution. The game blends strategy, simulation, and action as you coordinate squads, manage equipment, and respond to high‑risk incidents. Released in 1995 for PC and Mac, the title offers a gritty, methodical experience that challenges players to think like real‑world law enforcement while navigating the limitations of 1990s graphics and interface design.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
RTS enthusiasts and history fans
Fans of tactical police simulations
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99−25%
$19.99
release date
2013-11-07
1995-09-30
Specifications
developer
Forgotten Empires LLC, Ensemble Studios
Sierra On-Line
publisher
Microsoft Studios
Sierra Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100+116%
37/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Five diverse new civilizations expand strategic depth.
  • Rich, historically grounded campaign content.
  • Steam Workshop integration encourages community creativity.
  • Higher population limit enables massive battles.
  • Deep tactical planning
  • Authentic police procedures
  • Challenging single‑player experience
  • Historical retro appeal
Cons
  • Requires the base Age of Empires II: HD Edition to play.
  • Some older AI scripts still feel dated compared to newer expansions.
  • Limited to PC platform only.
  • Outdated graphics and UI
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited replay variety
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