Overview
Call upon the gods. Age of Mythology took Ensemble’s proven formula into legendary territory—Zeus’s lightning bolts, Ra’s blessings, Thor’s dwarven forges. Each civilisation worshipped a pantheon, granting divine powers and mythological creatures. Cyclopes, sphinxes, and frost giants joined historical units. The campaign followed Atlantean hero Arkantos across mythologies in a story more ambitious than typical RTS fare.
Fast facts
- Developer: Ensemble Studios.
- Year: 2002.
- Mythologies: Greek, Egyptian, Norse.
- Engine: BANG! Engine (3D).
God system
| Tier | Choice |
|---|
| Major god | Civilisation start |
| Classical | Age advancement |
| Heroic | Age advancement |
| Mythic | Age advancement |
Greek pantheon
| God | Focus |
|---|
| Zeus | Infantry, favour |
| Poseidon | Cavalry, sea |
| Hades | Archers, underworld |
Egyptian pantheon
| God | Focus |
|---|
| Ra | Empowered priests |
| Isis | Tech bonuses |
| Set | Animals, conversion |
Norse pantheon
| God | Focus |
|---|
| Thor | Dwarves, armour |
| Odin | Ravens, hunting |
| Loki | Myth units, tricks |
God powers
| Type | Function |
|---|
| Offensive | Meteor, earthquake |
| Defensive | Ceasefire, healing |
| Economic | Plenty, prosperity |
| Tactical | Underworld passage |
Expansion
| Title | Year | Addition |
|---|
| The Titans | 2003 | Atlantean civilisation |
| Extended Edition | 2014 | HD remaster |
| Retold | 2024 | Full remake |
See also