Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Lords of the West Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-14
Review summary
  • Unique Burgundian and Sicilian mechanics
  • Excellent voice acting quality
  • Great for Age of Empires fans
  • Many bugs and stability issues
  • Campaigns have quality problems
  • New civilizations are overpowered
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Lords of the West header

Categories

Real-time StrategyHistorical StrategySingle-player CampaignsMultiplayerMedieval SettingBase BuildingResource Management

Emotions

Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
98%
Unhelpful reviews
2%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
200
Negative points
186
Gameplay points
125
Perf. points
27
Rec. points
62
Misc points
2
Point
Unique Burgundian mechanics
Description
Burgundians feature charging cavalry that deals heavy damage, a unique unit (Coustillier), early Cavalier upgrade, Flemish Militia, and strong economic boom. These mechanics are seen as powerful and interesting.
Importance
31%
Sicilian unique mechanics enjoyed
Description
Sicilians feature unique Donjon and Sergeant mechanics that allow easy unit production and offer new gameplay ideas. The Sicilian campaign also has unique mechanics.
Importance
26%
Excellent voice acting
Description
The voice acting and soundtrack are highlighted as excellent, with spot-on performances that enhance the campaigns.
Importance
24%