With more than fifteen years between Age of Empires 4 and its predecessor, it’s about time that the Age of Empiresfranchise once again took some of the world’s most notable empires and relived the heights of their respective golden ages. Unlike other Age of Empiresgames, Age of Empires 4‘s original release took eight empires and kingdoms at their peak during the Middle Ages, with this period serving as the game’s main setting.