Summary
TheGod of Warfranchise spent the best part of a decade exploring every corner of Greek mythology, from major gods like Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, to minor gods like Helios and Morpheus, to even Titans like Gaia. By comparison,God of War’s timeexploring Norse mythologywas much shorter, lasting just two games and spanning just four years, but it arguably left just as big of an impression. NowGod of Warseems to be on the hunt for a new pantheon to explore, andAge of Mythology: Retoldmight have the answer.
A remake of the beloved 2002 RTS,Age of Mythology: Retoldbrings together four pantheons, three of which theGod of Warfranchise has technically already explored. But there’s one pantheon inAge of Mythology: Retoldthat fans have wantedGod of Warto tackle for years now, and with the strategy game laying some strong foundations, it might finally be time for Kratos to head to Egypt.
How Age of Mythology: Retold Lays a Blueprint for God of War’s Next Saga
Age of Mythology: Retold Adapts 12 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Embracing its premise fully,Age of Mythology: Retoldbrings almost 50 gods together from across four different pantheons, and grants each one of these a unique set of abilities and traits. Just likeevery faction inAge of Mythology: Retold, the Egyptians have three Major Gods for the player to choose from at the start of a game, those being Isis, Set, and Ra.
Once in a match,Age of Mythology: Retoldpresents players with a choice of two Minor Gods per technological age. These Minor Gods include Bast, Anubis, Sekhmet, Horus, Osiris, and Thoth, among others. Much like their higher-ups, these Minor Gods also come with their own special God Power ability, a unique Myth unit, and an array of technologies catered towards a certain playstyle. Each andevery Egyptian god inAge of Mythology: Retoldis also given their own highly-detailed portrait that depicts them in all their godly glory.
The Next God of War Saga Can Take Inspiration from Age of Mythology: Retold’s Adaptation of Egyptian Mythology
WhileAge of Mythology: Retoldandthe nextGod of Warwill likely feature very different gameplay styles, there’s still a lotGod of Warcould borrow from the recently released strategy game, especially if it decides to finally pull the trigger and head to Egypt. If that’s the case, thenAge of Mythology: Retolddelivers a good starting point forGod of War’s character design team, who can take the gods' portraits fromAoMand inject their own unique flair into them.
Similarly,Age of Mythology: Retoldlays some strong foundations for the power sets of theseEgyptian gods and goddesseswith its God Powers. EachAge of Mythologygod comes with a distinct God Power that ranges from powerful combat abilities to immensely useful economic boons, and they’re often representations of the gods' abilities in mythology.
Anubis, one of the gods of the underworld and the protector of graves, is able to summon a plague of serpents that rise from the ground. Osiris, the god of resurrection, can turn the player’s Pharaoh into a demigod with his God Power. And Thoth, a god of the moon and reckoning, can call down a devastating storm of meteors. These powers act as solid building blocks for boss battles in an EgyptianGod of Wargame.
Age of Mythology: Retold
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From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Combining the best elements of the beloved Age of Mythology with modern real-time strategy design and visuals, Retold is an epic and innovative experience for old and new players alike. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to crush your enemies.Will you become Mythic?Call Upon the GodsChoose your gods from the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean pantheons. Devastate your enemies by summoning powerful lightning storms, earth-shattering quakes, and even the famed Nidhogg dragon. Or call upon nourishing rains and protective Dryads to help your people grow & prosper.Unleash the MonstersUnleash Centaurs, Trolls, Mummies, and more. From bejeweled crocodiles who harness the power of the sun to the mighty one-eyed Cyclops, you will command diverse units inspired by the world’s great mythologies.An Epic Mythological UniverseEmbark on multiple campaigns spanning 50-missions that take you across a vast, mythical world: besiege the mighty walls of Troy, battle Giants in the frozen wastes of Midgard, and discover the mysteries of Osiris in the shifting sands of Egypt. Become a hero of myth—or even a god.Better with FriendsPlay with your friends, either head-to-head or against the advanced AI on dozens of randomly generated maps and scenarios for limitless re-playability.
