I’ve been playing strategy games since Age of Empires 2 on a Windows 98 PC.
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Chinese army-building requires thinking a bit differently.
What is Age of Mythology: Retold Immortal Pillars?
Sweep enemies away with a flood and unleash creatures like the Qilin upon your foes.
It’s a really fun addition that made me think differently from my usual playstyle.
It’s well-acted and presented, with frequent cutscenes instead of relying on voiceovers during a particular mission.
One in particular, the Yazi, quickly dashes and charges opponents.
A similar issue happened with Qinlong, a flying dragon that shouldn’t be getting stuck on anything.
Creatures of Chinese myth can be used in devastating ways.
I also found the campaign to be a bit short.
You love Chinese mythology and strategy games.
You should not buy this if …
You haven’t enjoyed real-time strategy games before.
New God Powers can quite literally wash away your opponents.
Don’t get hit by the raining fire.
Take up the Mandate of Heaven.
