Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition 'Fast Castle' strategy guide

Age of Empires II, the classic real-time strategy (RTS) game, has been remade and released in a Definitive Edition for its 20th anniversary. New artwork, new animations, and new civilizations are included, but some strategies are still paramount in winning matches. Let's take a look at the "Fast Castle" strategy, including how it works, why it's effective, and what to do once you pull it off.See our Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Ultimate Beginner's GuideAn RTS for the agesAge of Empires II: Definitive EditionA lot of game for the asking priceAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition manages to make the classic RTS feel new while not straying away from what made the game great in the first place.Why Fast Castle?The Fast Castle strategy aims to get your civilization to the Castle Age in less than 17 minutes. Along with the powerful upgrades and buildings you receive in this age, you should have plenty of resources at your disposal to begin creating military units or to continue boomi...