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Nintendo DS · Strategy
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Backbone Entertainment |
| Publisher | Majesco Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Age of Empires |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Majesco Entertainment, Age of Empires: The Age of Kings arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2006 as a strategy game.
It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Age of Empires series. Backbone Entertainment also made MechAssault: Phantom War, Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom and Gauntlet for the DS.
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings 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: The Age of Kings 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: The Age of Kings cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Empire Points | 12387100
0000270F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Money | 62386E20
00000000
B2386E20
00000000
00004384
0001869F
D2000000
00000000 |
| Infinite Food | 62386E20
00000000
B2386E20
00000000
0000438C
0001869F
D2000000
00000000 |
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings walkthroughs & guides
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Age of Empires: The Age of Kings FAQ
When did Age of Empires: The Age of Kings come out on the DS?
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.
Who made Age of Empires: The Age of Kings?
It was developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Majesco Entertainment.
Is Age of Empires: The Age of Kings multiplayer?
Yes. Age of Empires: The Age of Kings supports up to 2 players.
How long does Age of Empires: The Age of Kings take to play?
As a strategy game, Age of Empires: The Age of Kings 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: The Age of Kings 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.