Age of Mythology, released in 2002 by Ensemble Studios, is a real-time strategy game that creatively blends the established gameplay of the Age of Empires series with the rich mythologies of the Greeks, Egyptians, and Norse. Instead of historical events, players choose major gods like Zeus or Odin, advancing through four distinct ages and gaining unique "god powers," myth units, and technologies. Resources such as food, wood, gold, and culture-specific "favor" are crucial for building up civilizations and commanding armies, which include legendary creatures. The game proved highly successful, selling over one million units, and its engaging campaign follows the Atlantean admiral Arkantos on an epic quest against a cyclops allied with Poseidon. It has been continuously supported with expansions like The Titans (2003) and Tale of the Dragon (2016), an Extended Edition (2014), and a Retold remaster released on September 4, 2024.