Adds four new civilizations (Carthaginians, Macedonians, Palmyrans, and Romans) and new technologies like Logistics and Martyrdom.

The Gold Edition is the definitive "classic" experience before the definitive editions were even a concept. It includes:

For many strategy fans, the late 90s were defined by one sound: the iconic "Wololo" of a priest or the rhythmic "sh-h-h" of villagers gathering wood. —which combines the original 1997 game with the Rise of Rome expansion—remains a masterclass in game design.

A popular client for playing the original version of AoE online with a competitive ranking system.