While it remains to be seen if the game will run smoothly when at release, if Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition can keep up a stable frame rate at launch it will be worth picking up for the improved look alone. Any weariness I had about presentation was wiped away as soon as I got the chance to try the game on a 4K monitor for myself.
Let’s get visuals out of the way first – Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition looks great in action.