Age of Empires IV review: Multiplayer and game modesĭuring the Age of Empires IV review period, there weren’t a ton of players on hand for impromptu multiplayer matches. I’m not convinced that AoE IV has the very best gameplay in the series, but I am convinced that it deftly balances challenge, accessibility, innovation and formula. The game can still be quite challenging, particularly on higher difficulties - but it’s worth noting that the lower difficulties are more inviting than ever for new (or younger) players. On the other hand, this also makes the game much more approachable, and makes the eight civilizations feel much more distinct from one another. AoE IV feels fairly straightforward and streamlined, with fewer types of units and technologies than AoE II. The big question, of course, is whether any of this plays significantly better than in the previous Age of Empires games.
