back the old Multiplayer Lobby, which is now hosted on a new server. Reception Empire Earth II garnered generally positive reviews, and holds an average of 79% on aggregate web site GameRankings. The game also scored 8.9 out of 10 by IGN, and 8.0 by GameSpot. Shortly after the game's release, it was generally complimented for good gameplay and the options players had to customize the game." Criticisms of the game included high system requirements, issues with unit pathfinding, modest graphics, a poor unit counter system, a clunky, complicated, almost non-existent mission editor, and the increased complexity caused by the new game features." Others included poor in-game music and few terrain types. Empire Earth II was a finalist for PC Gamer USs "Best Real-Time Strategy Game 2005" award, which ultimately went to Age of Empires III. References External links Official website (archive.org - the original redirects to Activision's website) Empire Earth II at Mad Doc Software - (archive.org - original domain expired) Michel Bohbot Illustration at www.mbohbot.com 2005 video games Empire Earth Gamebryo games Multiplayer online games Panhistorical video games Real-time strategy video games Video game sequels Video games developed in the United States Video games with expansion packs Windows games Windows-only games Multiplayer and single-player video games