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Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
Age of Mythology: Extended EditionCommand mythic armies and wield the power of the gods in classic RTS glory
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Overview
Description

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition brings the beloved real‑time strategy classic to modern PCs with enhanced graphics, water effects, lighting, and day/night cycles. Lead the Greeks, Egyptians, or Norse through four Ages, summon legendary creatures, and unleash god powers to dominate your foes. The Steam release adds achievements, a mod workshop, and a Treaty multiplayer mode, while preserving the deep single‑player campaign and co‑op battles that let you shape history with mythic might.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a laid-back life simulation where you develop a deserted island into a personalized community, crafting, decorating, and interacting with charming animal villagers in real time.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Category
Real-Time Strategy
Life & Farming Sim
Best for
RTS fans and mythology enthusiasts
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
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release date
2014-05-08
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Specifications
developer
Ensemble Studios, Skybox Labs
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publisher
Microsoft Studios
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age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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critic score
69/100
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platforms
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Nintendo Switch
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich mythological units and god powers
  • Enhanced graphics and lighting
  • Robust modding community via Steam Workshop
  • Multiple game modes for solo and multiplayer
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
Cons
  • Occasional matchmaking latency
  • Interface feels dated compared to newer RTS titles
  • Limited tutorial for advanced mechanics
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
8
User rating
Not enough data
4.7 (3)

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Reviews

4.7 (3)
Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Picked up Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently. Huge customization. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. One gripe: switch-only. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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