Well considering HD means either 1280x720 or 1920x1080... yes.

So by increasing the resolution, it's considered HD now?

Why don't they just fucking make a new Age of Empires, based on their originals. Box it up this as yet un-made Age of Empires and sell it for 59.99 and I'll buy it.

As usual for MS they are trying to jump on a bandwagon that has already left the station years ago. So MS wants to grab some quick cash because people spend tons of money on GOG and Kickstarter for old school gaming?
Well, this ain't gonna cut it. AoE 2 was good for its time but has long been made obsolete by AoE 3 and other excellent RTS games like the CoH series.

Fuck you and your lame obvious cash grab attempt, Microsoft. Show some real dedication to PC gaming and either revive your own studios or hire someone to develop AoE 4, MS Flight Simulator XI, and last but most definitely not least Mech Warrior V.
Then have someone port the Halos to the PC and release future versions of all of your games simultaneously on the PC and the ShitBox.

Until then just fuck you and shove your AoE 2 where el sol no make no light, capisce?! kthx

Speaking of old now HD strategy games, I picked up Majesty Gold HD on Steam awhile back. I found that the HD version made the buildings and units too small at 1080p. I ended up just playing the non HD version (which was included) in low res but stretched and it looked fine.

Granted, I'm a......seasoned gamer so my eye site is not what it used to be.

I just wonder if I'll have the same problem with this HD remake. The problem with this one I don't think there is a fall back to the old resolutions. The Steam store page lists 900x600 as the minimum resolution.

Maybe I should just take my ass to the eye doctor.

Day one for me. Just to have it digitally. The HD part is a bonus. My original disc is so scratched I couldn't install it last time I had the itch to play it.

I hope they work on a release for Age of Mythology next.

I still play Rise of Nations from time to time. Maybe they will bring that next if this one sells well. Throw in Age of Mythology and I'm a happy camper.

AoE2 is an absolute classic, bring it on I say!

Except it's been hopelessly outpaced by more modern games. There's no two ways about it: Rise of Nations was a unilateral improvement on Age of Empires.

Cutter wrote on Mar 7, 2013, 17:39:
Ptt, look at Hollywood, is there a movie they're not remaking yet?

I'm not sure that imitating Hollywood makes for great promotional quotes...

Creston

Creston wrote on Mar 7, 2013, 17:01:

Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition to Steam! milk you for the exact same game with a few minor upgrades!

Seriously? Was there anyone clamoring for this, MS?

Creston

Ptt, look at Hollywood, is there a movie they're not remaking yet?

NewMaxx wrote on Mar 7, 2013, 17:10:
I have to agree that it's overpriced, but that's probably what they had to do to get the IP holders to agree.

The IP holders? You mean Microsoft? I know Redmond gets wacky sometimes, but I don't think even Microsoft has to pay Microsoft to be allowed to re-release a game.

Creston

Numinar wrote on Mar 7, 2013, 17:04:
What I really want is Rise of Nations

I'd like to see this on Steam. I really miss that game. Is it even sold anywhere these days? I've no idea where my disc is. .. sold on Amazon, apparently. Tempting.

START THE GAME ALREADY!!!

I have to agree that it's overpriced, but that's probably what they had to do to get the IP holders to agree. If it were on GOG with a patch for original owners (a la Stronghold HD) it would be more palatable.

Crustacean Soup wrote on Mar 7, 2013, 16:48:
There are hacks to run AOE2 at a higher resolution. It doesn't look like this has anything "HD" to it other than that...

(the Workshop and multiplayer support is cool, though)

I think they added a new effect to the water and fixed the UI but that's it. This would be a good deal for $5.

Loved this game, the MP functionality was pretty wild.

What I really want is Rise of Nations tightened up for modern systems though, as the game mechanics in that were really refreshing, more like a real time civ than anything I have played before or since.

Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition to Steam! milk you for the exact same game with a few minor upgrades!

Seriously? Was there anyone clamoring for this, MS?

Creston

There are hacks to run AOE2 at a higher resolution. It doesn't look like this has anything "HD" to it other than that...

(the Workshop and multiplayer support is cool, though)

Wait a second. A microsoft branded game using steamworks? Do I dare dream? Is GFWL finally dead?

A good effort, if a little expensive. I would much prefer a HD update for the original, as I never really found II very immersive. The voice acting was horrible too.