CaptureAge’s CA:DE is a Windows spectating client for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It renders supported game modes with an overlay and statistics; listed modes include 1v1, team games, free-for-all, AI games, and Battle Royale. The free version provides playback of CA:DE recordings across patches, full zoom, essential statistics, a creator scoreboard, and a replay browser. Pro adds recording generation, timeline controls, reverse playback, bookmarks, a unit-follow camera, and more statistics and unit breakdowns. Pro costs €5/mo; Pro Plus costs €10/mo and Pro Legend €25/mo, with both including customizable CA:DE skins. CA:DE requires the game to be installed. Its FAQ describes preliminary support for non-Steam versions, including Microsoft Store, and asks users to test Xbox PC versions. Running CA:DE alongside the game places greater demands on the system than running the game alone; the FAQ recommends CA:DE Recordings for best performance. The privacy policy says the service may collect email, cookie, IP, browser and device identifiers, and application interactions.
Who it is for
It suits Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition players, casters, and enthusiasts who want to spectate or analyze supported matches. Users need the game installed and a Windows platform.
What is good
- Free playback works across patches.
- Supports several modes, including team games and Battle Royale.
- Pro adds timeline controls and reverse playback.
- Pro skins can use custom CSS and assets.
What to know first
- Requires Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
- Running alongside the game demands more system resources.
- Xbox PC versions are listed for user testing.
Verdict
CA:DE combines spectating, replay playback, and match analysis for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The free plan covers core playback and statistics; paid tiers add controls, analysis features, and, on higher tiers, custom skins.
Get started with CaptureAge
- Install Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
- Visit the CaptureAge website to get CA:DE for Windows.
- Choose the Free plan or a paid plan: Pro, Pro Plus, or Pro Legend.
- Launch CA:DE alongside the installed game; consider CA:DE Recordings for best performance.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan has no timeline control, special camera controls, advanced statistics graphs, or custom skins. Pro adds timeline control, special camera controls, and advanced statistics graphs; custom skins are included with Pro Plus and Pro Legend.
Questions about CaptureAge
How much does CaptureAge cost?
Free is free. Pro is 5.00 EUR per month, Pro Plus is 10.00 EUR per month, and Pro Legend is 25.00 EUR per month.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. It includes recording playback across patches, full zoom, essential statistics, a creator scoreboard, and a replay browser.
What platforms does CA:DE support?
CA:DE is available for Windows. The game must be installed. The FAQ describes non-Steam support, including Microsoft Store, as preliminary and asks users to test Xbox PC versions.
What does Pro add?
Pro adds recording generation, timeline controls, reverse playback, bookmarks, a unit-follow camera, and additional statistics and unit breakdowns.
Which plans include custom skins?
Pro Plus and Pro Legend include custom CA:DE skins that users can customize with their own CSS and assets.
Who makes CA:DE?
CaptureAge makes CA:DE.
CaptureAge plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game replay analyzers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported games
- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
- Analysis mode
- hybrid
- Performance reports
- Yes
