Age of Empires: Mythologies DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy

Age of Empires: Mythologies

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreStrategy
DeveloperGriptonite Games
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Developed by Griptonite Games and published by THQ, Age of Empires: Mythologies arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a strategy game.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Griptonite Games also made Assassin's Creed II: Discovery, High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Monsterpiece for the DS.

Age of Empires: Mythologies supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Age of Empires: Mythologies is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Age of Empires: Mythologies gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Age of Empires: Mythologies cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Total Myth Points12260F50 0000270F 12260F54 0000270F
Enable All Unlockables02260F20 FFFFFFFF 12260F24 0000007F
Enable All Campaign Levels94000130 FCF70000 02260F30 FFFFFFFF D2000000 00000000

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Age of Empires: Mythologies walkthroughs & guides

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Age of Empires: Mythologies FAQ

When did Age of Empires: Mythologies come out on the DS?

Age of Empires: Mythologies was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Age of Empires: Mythologies?

It was developed by Griptonite Games and published by THQ.

Is Age of Empires: Mythologies multiplayer?

Yes. Age of Empires: Mythologies supports up to 2 players.

How long does Age of Empires: Mythologies take to play?

As a strategy game, Age of Empires: Mythologies typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Age of Empires: Mythologies on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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