The original was on my list to play but I never got around to it. I have an old copy here somewhere, I need to see how hard it is to get running on modern hardware (probably not too bad). I was a HUGE fan of Command & Conquer and the Age of Empires line of games (I even bought a Compaq iPaq to play the only mobile version at the time - even plays well over 70% of the customs available).
I need to look into this re-release someday. I added it to my wishlist on Steam so I don't forget it later.
Great review by the way!
I had a Windows CE device that I seem to recall had a cut down version of Age of Empires on it. It was fantastic, playing it with a stylus. :D.
I'm keen to revisit all these older games in my library until I tire of the genre again, or become completely enamoured by it, and it ends up being the only thing I keep playing.
It was awesome as while it was stripped down, it still had that feel of Age of Empires. I think the only maps that would not work were the really huge ones (probably a memory issue).
I play some of these classics as I discover new maps or fan made content for them. Doom being the top of the classic pile as fans will never let that one die (thankfully id Software left it open for fans).
Doom runs on everything. :D