Command the battlefield with one of gaming's most legendary strategy franchises, now portable on Nintendo DS. Age of Empires: The Age of Kings brings real-time strategy gameplay to your handheld, letting you build civilizations, manage resources, and lead armies to victory wherever you go. Choose from multiple civilizations, each with unique units and technologies. Progress through historical campaigns or test your tactical skills in skirmish modes against AI opponents. The touch screen controls are optimized for DS gameplay, making unit selection and base management intuitive and responsive. Perfect for strategy fans who want deep, engaging gameplay in a compact cartridge. Experience the classic Age of Empires formula adapted for portable play.