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