Reviews of Age of Empires Mobile

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List of user reviews and ratings for Age of Empires Mobile

Total ratings

3.70 (Rating count: 17,518)

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Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Many praise the mobile AoE experience, nostalgia, and engaging content like modes and heroes. However, recurring issues include unstable servers, login lag, and a gameplay direction that departs from classic AoE RTS. Monetization is a major drawback, with pay-to-win concerns and perceived pressure to spend. Overall, the game shows potential and has passionate fans, but connectivity, design alignment with the original, and monetization remain the main drawbacks.

Pros

Nostalgia for the Age of Empires franchise with a mobile-friendly version, appealing to long-time fans.
Overall positive reception, with multiple reviewers calling the game great or better than expected.
Diverse content including multiple game modes and unique heroes that some players enjoy.
Appeal to AoE fans through mobile accessibility and familiar elements in a new format.

Cons

Frequent server errors, login problems, and lag that disrupt gameplay.
Gameplay diverges from classic AoE RTS, leaning toward a city-builder/MOBA style rather than traditional RTS.
Monetization concerns: pay-to-win dynamics, expensive purchases, and perceived pressure to spend.
Technical instability and performance issues, including occasional crashes or resets on some devices.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.80

All time rating average: 3.70

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43% (102)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-03	Ml*****	I have downloaded this game a few times trying to play it. When I open the app it keeps on telling me 15 to 17 minutes to download or start the game.
I have downloaded this game a few times trying to play it. When I open the app it keeps on telling me 15 to 17 minutes to download or start the game.
2026-08-01	De*****	Complete money grab, you will never spend enough to be able to compete. Also entirely reused mobile game . Othing new or exciting.
Complete money grab, you will never spend enough to be able to compete. Also entirely reused mobile game . Othing new or exciting.
2026-08-01	굿밥*****	굿
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2026-07-30	Su*****	Stop acting like it’s the same as the old school game! You guys want to add flare and difference stuff so bad just make us the exact same game! No different, the same way roller coaster tycoon did! It’s the same game people loved. That’s what we want!
Stop acting like it’s the same as the old school game! You guys want to add flare and difference stuff so bad just make us the exact same game! No different, the same way roller coaster tycoon did! It’s the same game people loved. That’s what we want!
2026-07-30	dr*****	Haven’t had it long. Enjoying it so far
Haven’t had it long. Enjoying it so far
2026-07-27	Ko*****	GG mateys
GG mateys
2026-07-27	Ju*****	This game is NOTHING like the original they just turned an awesome game and made it lame by turning into the typical run of the mill pay to play game. Shame on you guys for destroying a classic
This game is NOTHING like the original they just turned an awesome game and made it lame by turning into the typical run of the mill pay to play game. Shame on you guys for destroying a classic
2026-07-26	ze*****	This game is a lot more balanced and made my a lot more competent devs than rise of kingdoms
This game is a lot more balanced and made my a lot more competent devs than rise of kingdoms
2026-07-26	Bo*****	Plays like any other modern city-building game that over complicates and removes any freedom to learn and react to the game. Best thing about it is the graphics, otherwise not really like the original pc games as far as gameplay. Super long tutorial, I’m not even sure I got through the whole thing before losing interest. The tutorial basically prescribes every step for you until your basic village is a monstrous city, which takes away every element of city building that I enjoyed with earlier games. I enjoy making risky decisions and having to plan out next moves based on resources. These games don’t seem to offer an experience like that anymore, which is sad. Even the combat is too structured into scheduled battles. Not a good use of time or data in my opinion. Do better.
Plays like any other modern city-building game that over complicates and removes any freedom to learn and react to the game. Best thing about it is the graphics, otherwise not really like the original pc games as far as gameplay. Super long tutorial, I’m not even sure I got through the whole thing before losing interest. The tutorial basically prescribes every step for you until your basic village is a monstrous city, which takes away every element of city building that I enjoyed with earlier games. I enjoy making risky decisions and having to plan out next moves based on resources. These games don’t seem to offer an experience like that anymore, which is sad. Even the combat is too structured into scheduled battles. Not a good use of time or data in my opinion. Do better.
2026-07-24	Sp*****	This is a pretty fun game. Sort of spoon feeding but it’s fine.
This is a pretty fun game. Sort of spoon feeding but it’s fine.