 "Good to play with friends" | 2009-10-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: AA179FKYQ1PF7 |
| I have a few friends at school that play this game with me and I play on line with other people from all over the US. It's a good time to get together with my dad also. |
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| "Easy to play - Great Graphics" | 2009-10-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1QKFR0NKNMMPF |
I was looking for an RTS game similar to the Civilization series, but something that didn't require as much micromanaging. I found Age of Empires III and thought I would give it a try. Although, I wouldn't rate the game excellent, I have enjoyed playing this game. The controls were simple to learn and get used to, and it had great graphics. The story isn't all that bad either... although not great.
If you like games like Total War, Sim City, Civilization, etc., and are looking for a game that is fairly simple to play and you can jump right into (it has a decent tutorial) then you'll more than likely enjoy Age of Empires III.
System specs game played using: Windows Vista 64, 4GB RAM, 512MB Nvidia GeoForce 9800GT, 3.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. |
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| "I like this game" | 2009-09-27 |
| - Reviewed By peatbog123 |
| I am in my forties and I like this game. A good game to play to get your mind off the daily grind. |
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| "Updated, But Not Innovative" | 2009-08-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3GL0YHP518RV2 |
Upon discovering that some of my favorite old RTS games did not transfer over to my new gaming desktop with Windows Vista (such as Empire Earth), I decided to try Age of Empires III, which was indeed compatible with my Vista operating system.
This game greatly reminds me of a refurbished image of the previous installment Age of Empires II. The graphics are updated, and when turned up on a good computer, are quite pleasant to look at, especially the water effects. At higher settings, one can actually see missed cannonballs bounce across the ground and chunks of buildings fall off. The music reminds me a lot of Age of Empires II, but has also been updated to sound less "midi-like."
The most notable new feature in this game is the Home City, which can be named and created. As the user plays more and more games, he will earn experience, which can be used to unlock new "cards" containing bonuses to be used in the game. Gaining levels can also allow the user to upgrade the visual appearance of his Home City, although this will have no effect in the actual game.
The castle from Age of Empires II has been replaced by a large fortress, which can be purchased with one of the Home City bonuses. The explorer is a neat feature as well, serving as a strong, unique unit that is good for exploring and scouting the territory (the explorer is akin to heroes from Battle for Middle-Earth II). Additionally, Native Americans can be recruited, which are quick to build and can be upgraded, sometimes providing that essential edge needed to stave off your opponent while you mass your army in the background.
Overall, Age of Empires III was a refreshing update to Age of Empires II that is both fun and easy to play. However, the only downside I can see to this game is its lack of innovation. Although the Home City is a new and creative feature to the game, not much else has changed. But if Age of Empires II worked well for many people, why fix it? The Empire Earth series failed to stay true to its base in its third installment Empire Earth III, whereas Age of Empires III remains true to its beginnings. The updated graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is seamless, quick, and fun. I recommend this game for any fan of RTS games. |
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 "Lives up to the expectation!!" | 2009-07-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3EUL7LI5UYE8P |
Age of Empires 3 is the sequel to the award winning Age of Empires 2. Number 2 was set in the middle ages and number 3 is set in colonial times. Both are extremely fun to play, however the publishers left out a couple things that are in the second game.
First of ,when your villagers are gathering supplies, they don't need a lumber camp or mining camp to collect it. They just keep chopping or keep mining until the source is gone then they go to find another. it's like they have a black hole in their bag. This is good as well as bad. It is good because it makes it easier to get supplies. It is bad because it makes it less realistic. Secondly, when the men stand on the tracks of the caravans on the trade routes, the trains or buggies run right over them but don't hurt them a bit. Deffinatly unrealistic, but hey it's still a fun game.
Other than that I thought it was top notch. There are a lot of different things in this version and instead of explaining them all to you I'll let you find out for yourself. Go download the demo for Age of Empires 3 from Microsoft's internet page (it's free). That's what I did first off. It gave me a great feel for what the game feels like. I can almost promise you that you will love it right from the start if you like RTS games.
It has single player campaigns and random maps, it has multiplayer and it has a map builder where you can build your own maps. Everything from the previous ones and more!! Hurry out and buy it after you've tried the demo, just to be sure. I give it 5 stars and I hear rumors that they're making a fourth one. Can't wait!!! |
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| "this is a Fun, Great looking RTS" | 2009-06-30 |
| - Reviewed By kingjaded@aol.com |
Fun Game. Just got it and I find it a lot more fun than C&C Zero Hour or Frozen Throne. The Physics graphics are a great compliment to the game. I love watching infantry getting bowled over by Artillery. The improvements made since AOE 2 are great. It's got it's moments of being really frustrating and fun at the same time.
I'ts kinda frustrating that you have to start with a whole new home city for the difference between playing a Supremacy Game and a Deathmatch Game.
As for as the Death match AI difficulty? It is fast. You start a deathmatch game and within a few minutes the AI has built a massive city and tons and tons of troops, you have got to be quick to survive.
The Home City with it's deck of cards is interesting because a few cards can literally change the outcome of a battle. If you can resource faster through the use of the right cards at the right time it can really give you an edge against your opponent. Deciding what cards to add to your deck before the battle even starts can be as important as any other aspect of the game.
The AI taunts are pretty funny especially when you win lol. In my opinion anyone who's an RTS fan or a fan of games like Rise of Nations, Frozen Throne, Starcraft or even Command and Conquer will enjoy this game. |
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