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A Divine Legacy Reborn. An Epic Tale Begins.
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Lead the deities, champions, and yokai of ancient Japan in Heavenly Spear, a brand-new expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold. Embark on an expansive campaign, harness the formidable powers of Japan's divine pantheon, and marshal samurai alongside legendary yokai to claim ultimate victory.
Heavenly Spear tells the story of Yasuko, a simple farmer's daughter whose life is forever transformed when she unearths a mysterious magical spear buried in the rural countryside. As the threat of war darkens the horizon and turmoil engulfs the land, Yasuko is hurled headfirst into a realm of divine beings, fearsome monsters, and unchecked mortal greed. Guided by Akari, the sacred spear's sworn protector, Yasuko must unravel the artifact's ancient mysteries before the ruthless warlord Kagemasa can seize it — using its power to imprison the sun goddess Amaterasu and elevate himself to godhood.
Yasuko's epic odyssey unfolds across 12 meticulously crafted campaign missions, each overflowing with cinematic narrative, compelling characters, and ever-mounting tension. Throughout her quest, she will confront mythical creatures, forge alliances with divine forces, and clash relentlessly with Kagemasa in a desperate bid to restore harmony to a fractured world.
Harness the overwhelming power of 12 newly introduced gods — each delivering distinct playstyles, divine abilities, and boundless strategic potential. Let Raijin's thunderous drumbeats shake the earth, scatter entire armies across the battlefield with Fujin's Smiting Gust, or unleash Watatsumi's devastating dragon typhoon to obliterate all who stand in your path. Every Japanese deity provides a fresh and exhilarating approach to battlefield dominance.
Folklore, Steel, and Darkness
Myth units weave iconic Japanese legends together with inventive and dynamic gameplay mechanics:
- Kitsune: cunning fox spirits that function as scouts and bolster the combat effectiveness of nearby allies, making them indispensable for reconnaissance missions and coordinated raids.
- Shinigami: a bone-chilling spirit whose terrifying wail sends enemies fleeing in panic, and who resurrects into an even more formidable incarnation upon defeat.
- Tengu: winged sword masters who descend ferociously into the heat of battle. Samurai: elite human warriors who grow increasingly lethal with each hard-won triumph.
- Shinobi: masterful assassins and saboteurs renowned for their uncanny ability to vanish swiftly from danger.
Uncharted Lands, Untested Tactics
Wage war across six all-new multiplayer and skirmish maps, drawn from the hallowed peaks, mist-shrouded forests, and mythic vistas of Japanese lore. These arenas are far more than mere battlefields — they are breathing, living legends waiting to be claimed as your own.
Whether challenging rivals in online play or honing your strategies in solo skirmish mode, these stunning new environments deliver refreshing tactical obstacles and layers of strategic complexity to master.
What can I say, a mixed review would truly fit here. I can only speak as a casual player, as I am not a huge fan of multiplayer in this game. The story isn't brilliant, it's okay. It does a decent job at showing the new
It's a well done campaign and a well done faction. But it's a marginal recommendation, because full-price would be $20. Pick up Age of Mythology and all it's DLC... just do it on sale. Because while everything is very
The Japanese civilisation feels good to play, and more focussed than the previous DLC, where units could get a bit too busy in their special stats and abilities. The deity choices are good and interesting. Stylistically
RATING: 5/10 I WANTED TO LOVE IT BUT.... Pros: New units New powers New maps (with a great theme and great looks) A nice new campaign (all though a bit lacking in excitement) Cons: Recycled moves for certain units
I like Japan as an alternative to Norse. Both have extremely sturdy and useful military units. Where Norse makes you pay for those units with a strange favor generation mechanic and a much smaller availability of myth
I enjoyed the campaign and the Japanese civ are fun to play. Happy to see new civs in the game which fit in seemlessly, great base of a game getting even better. I play on linux mint with no issues whatsoever so that's