Age of Empires (Collector's Edition) (PC, 2000)

This game is not a new one but still one of the best. We've tried AoE III, but it so unnecessarily heavy and less user friendly in term of commands. We still prefer this basic and AoE II with expansion - they are much more user friendly, and play well on home network. It has now become a classic in our family where every member will now have their own copy to practice during the year for our annual match with a minimum of 8 people split in 2 to 3 war rooms so those less experienced can have advice from the pros! Too bad Microsoft doesn't make it available to download on their game site anymore. This is still the best non gory empire development game with a choice of collaboration or confrontation and great resource distribution. AoE II with expansion: always the best!

Execlent Collection for a classic and much loved game series.5 Stars all the way on this product.The combination of this is an idea I wish happened sooner.. Microsoft keeps the suprises comeing with this package deal and all the extras for such an affordable price.Great game for the classic lovers of this game and for the new players that havent yet experenced Quality game tecnoligys and details. I would totaly recomend this game to someone that is a true gamer , beginner or a friend.

Great game, I really enjoy it, you can play a multiplayer at www.igzones.com, you can also get some help at igz.aoenews.com and http://www.igzones.com/problem​s-hosting-and-joining-games. Have fun and enjoy!!!

This Game is simply the best game ever invented. Too bad Microsoft closed it's Zone.com to world wide players.

I have been hooked on the Age of * games for many years now, and finally managed to get my hands on the Collectors Edition. The outer case is a real jewel of a sight, and the gameplay itself through over 10,000 years of history is breathtaking! I would highly recommend this game to anybody who loves management simulations as much as I do!