Received Backlash for frequent bugs, land unfair advantage to paying players, hence discouraged free-to-play concept.
Game underwhelms due to outdated mechanics and excessive microtransactions.
The mobile edition was expected to capture the essence of The Original Age of Empire, but resembled an existing game, Return to Empire
Players had to spend money to get significant level benefits. The auto-battle feature allowed AI to handle most encounters, reducing player engagement.