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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Lords of the West
DLC
(released 4 years ago)
Forgotten Empires
Tantalus Media
Wicked Witch
World's Edge
Xbox Game Studios
TL;DR

It is a strategy game expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition featuring new civilizations, campaigns, and military strategies. Players can engage in battles across Western Europe and the Mediterranean. The expansion adds two civilizations, the Burgundians and Sicilians, each with unique units and campaigns.

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Genres:
RTS
Strategy
Tags:
Strategy
RTS
Likely Inspirations:
Civilization VI
Rise of Nations
StarCraft
Total War: Medieval II
Warcraft III
Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Jun 5, 2025, 6:42 PM)
Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
Review Summary - 746
78%
Mostly Positive

549

150

94%

Purchased on Steam

39

8

6%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Conclusion

Overall, the reviews highlight a mix of excitement for the new civilizations and campaigns, alongside significant concerns regarding bugs, balance issues, and gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the value and content provided, but many express frustration over technical problems that detract from the experience, particularly with pathfinding and crashes. The sentiment around the new civilizations remains positive, but the overwhelming reports of bugs and crashes indicate a pressing need for developers to address these issues.

Strongly Positive
Positive
New Civilizations

The addition of the Burgundians and Sicilians introduces fresh gameplay dynamics and strategies.

~12%
Campaign Quality

The campaigns are well-designed and engaging, providing a rich narrative experience.

~9%
Value for Money

Players feel the DLC offers good content for its price, enhancing the overall game experience.

~4%
Gameplay Mechanics

New mechanics introduced with the DLC add depth and variety to gameplay.

~3%
Voice Acting

The voice acting in the campaigns is praised for its quality and contribution to immersion.

~1%
Neutral / Mixed Opinions
Community Feedback

Players express a desire for more community engagement and responsiveness from developers.

~1%
Negative
Balance Issues

Concerns are raised about the overpowered nature of new civilizations affecting game balance.

~4%
Pathfinding Issues

Players experience frustrating pathfinding problems that affect unit movement and strategy.

~2%
Campaign Length

Some players find the campaigns to be excessively long and tedious.

~1%
Strongly Negative
Bugs and Crashes

Many players report significant bugs and crashes that hinder gameplay experience.

~10%
This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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