Age of Mythology: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets (Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets) (Paperback)

~ Doug Radcliffe (Author), Chris "Swinger" Rupp (Author) "Waging war, commanding groups of mythological creatures, invoking devastating god powers, researching powerful new technologies-it's all part of the incredible Age of Mythology experience..." (more)
Key Phrases: mythological units, research this improvement, armory improvements, Heroic Age, Classical Age, Migdol Stronghold (more...)

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Product Description

Age of Mythology is the third full game from Ensemble Studios and Microsoft, makers of the hit real-time strategy Age of Empires series. This title transports you to a time when heroes battled with monsters of legend and the gods intervened in the affairs of mortal men. Gameplay is similar to Age of Empires. Mythology enters the mix when players call upon the gods (Greek, Norse, and Egyptian) to act on their behalf or reinforce their armies with more than 20 mythological creatures. The game's remarkable new 3D engine adds rich graphic detail. The Age games are legendary for the depth of gameplay they offer. For comprehensive walkthroughs, advanced multiplayer strategies, and detailed statistics -- not to mention a full-color poster -- reach for the exclusive, official strategy guide, only from Sybex.

From the Back Cover

Obliterate foes with Greek God Zeus's Bolt, turn enemy fortifications into rubble with a flick of Norse God Heimdall's hand, and banish enemies to the far side of the world with Egyptian God Ptah. Age of Mythology introduces fascinating new strategic dimensions to the world's best-selling real-time-strategy game series, and this exclusive guide will help you master the mythological mayhem.

Written with the full support of Ensemble Studios and Microsoft, this ultra-detailed guide is packed with the strategies, tactics, and analysis you need to become an expert Age player.

Inside you'll find: Hardcore, advanced multiplayer strategies straight from Ensemble Studios' best players Thorough analysis of each culture, including military units, Major and Lesser Gods, and their powers In-depth stats for everything in the game Step-by-step walkthrough of the incredible campaign Detailed economic and military strategies so you can build a thriving economy and survive in combat

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (October 22, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782141668
• ISBN-13: 978-0782141665
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #591,305 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful book, January 15, 2003

By A Customer

I enjoy the game 10 times more thanks to this excellent book. Worth every penny!

Should come with the game.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful, February 10, 2008

By	Terri K. Bone "Game Mom" (Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 11-year-old son, a huge fan of Age of Mythology, says it's "really helpful". I think you have to be pretty into the CD-Rom game to care much about the info in this book, but if you're as devoted as my son, it helps you play the game more effectively.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book For A Great Game, December 1, 2003

By	Wyatt C. Kaldenberg "Wyatt Kaldenberg, 'Heath... (Bonsall, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Most guide books are rushed to press to make a fast buck off of popular games. But this one is actually worth the price on the book cover. This is a must have book for anyone who owns AoM. Wyatt Kaldenberg