If you just want single-player on a USB stick, look for v4.6 Portable (better AI behavior) or v5.7 Portable (fewer trade cart bugs). If you want multiplayer, you need the Definitive Edition or the original CD version with UserPatch.
: Received a significant buff; the Archery Range unit HP bonus (+20%) now applies immediately rather than being staggered across ages. age of empires ii hd edition v58 portable
on older versions is pragmatic: They rarely pursue legal action against individuals using HD Edition portables, as they focus on protecting the Definitive Edition. But distributing v58 Portable publicly via torrents is a clear violation. If you just want single-player on a USB stick, look for v4
: Their tower building speed bonus was reduced for better balance. Unit & Economy Balance Siege Towers : Collision size was reduced to improve movement. : Technologies like on older versions is pragmatic: They rarely pursue