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Age of Mythology: Retold

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September 4, 2024
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
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Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Age of Mythology: Retold earns a low 2/10 woke score by delivering faithful mythological strategy gameplay with zero identity politics or activist messaging.

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Detailed Analysis

Age of Mythology: Retold is a direct remake of the 2002 RTS classic centered on traditional mythological warfare across Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Atlantean, and Chinese pantheons.

Players command gods, heroes like Arkantos and Ajax, and myth units such as centaurs, trolls, and dragons in campaigns involving sieges of Troy, battles in Midgard, and Egyptian mysteries. The core premise, story, and mechanics remain faithful to the original's entertainment-focused mythological framework with no romance systems, character creators, pronoun options, or identity-focused narratives.

Thematic centrality stays low because progressive elements never enter the foundation of the premise or gameplay loop. Creator intent centers on gameplay fidelity and accessibility rather than any activist agenda or consultancy input, keeping the experience free of identity politics. Minor visual and unit adjustments such as female berserkers, clothed Aphrodite, and removal of undead units drew forum criticism as potential DEI changes, yet these remain incidental tweaks without narrative weight or thematic promotion. Audience reception reflects this limited scope, with the bulk of discussion staying on mechanical updates and mythological accuracy instead of cultural messaging, resulting in a low overall score.

Key Factors

  • Traditional mythological storytelling with no central progressive themes or identity politics
  • Minor visual/unit tweaks (female berserkers, clothed Aphrodite, removed undead) criticized in forums as DEI but incidental and not narrative drivers
  • No developer activist intent or consultancy involvement; focus on gameplay fidelity and accessibility

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