CaptureAge's CA:DE is a Windows spectating client for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It renders supported game modes with a custom overlay and additional statistics; listed modes include 1v1, team games, free-for-all, AI games, and Battle Royale. The free version supports playback of CA:DE recordings across patches, full zoom, essential statistics, an integrated creator scoreboard, and a replay browser. Pro adds recording generation, match timeline controls, reverse playback, bookmarks, a unit-follow camera, and further statistics and unit breakdowns. Pro costs €5/mo; Pro Plus and Pro Legend cost €10/mo and €25/mo, respectively, and add custom CA:DE skins that can be styled with users' CSS and assets. The game must be installed to use CA:DE. The 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 demands more from the system than running the game alone; the FAQ recommends CA:DE Recordings for best performance. The service may collect email, cookie, IP, browser and device identifiers, and app interactions.
Who it is for
It suits Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition players, casters, and enthusiasts looking for spectating and match analysis tools. Users need the game installed and should account for the additional system demand of running CA:DE alongside it.
What is good
- Free version includes a replay browser.
- Full zoom is available in the free version.
- Pro adds timeline controls and reverse playback.
- Pro Plus and Pro Legend include custom skins.
What to know first
- Requires Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
- Running alongside the game demands more system resources.
- Free plan lacks timeline and special camera controls.
Verdict
CA:DE adds overlays, statistics, and replay tools for spectating Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The game requirement and added resource demand are key considerations before choosing it.
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
