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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

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STATUS REPORT
Status: 🟡 Problems / Workaround Available | ProtonDB: GOLD

Tweaks & Tricks

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Upon exiting Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, users may experience a prolonged black screen lasting approximately 10 seconds before regaining control of their desktop.
FIX
  • To address this issue, try changing workspaces.
  • This action often helps in eliminating the black screen faster.
  • Add the following to your launch options: %command%.
BLACK SCREEN START
Upon launch, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition displays a black screen instead of the intended intro.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: Custom Proton: GE-Proton10-28 %command%.
MORE INFORMATION
You can find more detailed reports and user experiences for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on the official ProtonDB page.

Verdict

VERDICT

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

As a seasoned gamer, you’ll appreciate the meticulous care taken in remastering this classic RTS. The Definitive Edition offers stunning 4K graphics, improved audio, and new features like custom games and cooperative multiplayer. With four campaigns spanning over 350 years of history, there’s plenty to explore.

However, be aware that while the game looks and sounds fantastic, some modern gamers might find the gameplay mechanics outdated compared to newer RTS titles. The learning curve can also be steep for beginners due to the depth and complexity of the game.

Buy/Avoid: If you’re a fan of classic strategy games or looking for an immersive historical experience with deep gameplay, buy Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. But if you prefer more streamlined, modern RTS mechanics, avoid.