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Great game, with a few tiny issues

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have played and enjoyed several real time strategy games, so I was interested to see what this one would be like. Without question, this is the best RTS game that I have ever seen or played, and is definitly near the top of the greatest games of all time. The graphics are ahead of their time (just make sure yours system can handle them). In addition, the gameplay is extremely good. The designers have put a lot of thought into the relative strengths and weaknesses of this game. In other words, the gameplay is balanced, with out overpowering strategies that are impossible to combat. The online multiplayer gave me some trouble at first, but I was able to resolve that issue fairly easily. In the world of strategy games, Age of Empires III has definitely made a place for itself next to Civilization and the other greats.

Very nice.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am not a gamer in general but Age of Empires is an exception to the rule! I have played all previous versions. This addition is way better in graphic. However it needs a very advanced computer to be able to play without problems. You will need a good video card. Following scenario in AOE III I noticed virtual play area is relatively smaller than previous versions. I think if you liked other versions of AOE you will enjoy this one as well.

Apparently it's gotten better

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've read a lot of reviews complaining about bugs and crashes. I haven't seen any of them, so if you're concerned about a buggy version, don't worry.

The game itself is similar to most RTS games, but instead of, say, upgrading all rifles, you upgrade individual units to a higher rank. For instance, musketeers can eventually be upgraded to redcoats, with higher damage, armor, etc... As with Age of Empires 2, not each race has access to every unit type, and each have unique units (some more than others).

The most unique addition to the game is the concept of "Home Cities.
If you've played Command and Conquer Generals, it's a very similar concept to the Generals Promotions. First, you create a City (Profile) based on your nationality. As you play skirmishes, you gain experience and use this experience to "buy" additional "cards" to add to your "deck." Basically, before you start a game, you create a deck of cards. These cards are like the General Powers from CnC:Generals. As you gain experience from exploring and combat, you can "play" your cards, which is like sending a shipment from your home city. For example, early on you can ship crates of food, wood, or silver to your town center. Later on you can ship a Fort Wagon, which allows you to build a fort (like a castle in AoE 2). After you finish the skirmish, the experience you gain can be used to buy better cards to use in future skirmishes.

Another great addition is the concept of sustainability. Even after all the resources on the map are expanded, you can keep harvesting. Plantations and farms give continuous money and food for your colony, trade routes on the map allow shipments of resources periodically, and shipments from your city can always be sent in using your cards.

And of course, as all the other reviews have stated, the game is absolutely gorgeous. Water looks awesome, trees look awesome, buildings look awesome, etc... One of the things I was most impressed by was cannon fire. Cannonballs take chunks out of buildings exactly where they hit. They plow down a line of infantry in a single shot with the bodies flying through the air realistically. It all just looks amazing.

I have just started the campaign, so I can't comment too much on it. So far, it's pretty good.

All in all, this is a great game. I get a lot of enjoyment out of improving my city in order to use better cards. The city system really gives you a reason to keep playing over and over.

Ok rts

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Not going to go into a lot of detail.

Its an ok rts. The "card" system gives it a littel "Risk" feel that I liked.

The campaign mode didnt entice me really. Skirmish and multiplayer were ok. More of an AI thing I think. This will be my last of the Age of Empires though as I am assuming the next will focus on the world war 1 era and I am more of a medieval/fantasy or space-age rts player. Only time will tell though.

AoE II was one of my alltime favs.

DO NOT BUY!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: August 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

AGE OF EMPIRES III SUCKS!!! It's so boring and repetitive!! Buy the previous game instead; AGE of Empires II and The Conquerors expansion!!

STINKY!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: August 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

AOE III STINKS LIKE A DEAD PIG!! IT'S SO BORING AND DULL COMPARED TO AGE OF EMPIRES II THE CONQUERORS!!! GET THAT INSTEAD!!

THIS STINKS!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: August 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

AGE OF EMPIRES III SUCKS!!!! Theres just two armies standing in box formation shooting at each other and it looks so dull!! Get Age of Empires II The Conquerors!

AOE3: REALLY Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: February 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

NOTE: I have only played this game with the Warchief expansion pack, so not all of my information can be expected to be included in the core game.

This is one of the funnest games I have ever played in my life. Here are some pros and cons about it:
Pros: Great graphics, great units, nice commentary, home cities are an interesting feature, and combat is wonderful to watch.
Cons: Stagecoaches go through units (Bad graphic designers, no doubt), unlike the Civilization games, you can only go up to the beginning of the 20th Century, Sea battles are jerky and slow if you have a slightly slower processor than required.

Empires 3 the truth

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: February 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best games put out in a long time, "keep up the good work", Let's see if you can out do yourself the next time around.All the gamers will get a kick out of it, If you plan on buying the game do IT don't thing about it just do it you'll love it....Thanks.

Meteocrity at its best

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: January 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Microsoft games are good, but very little change. Also, the game is based on a fictional story instead of real past circumstances as it was in previous editions and as it is portrayed in the advertising campaign. Finally, the game is fairly short for as much as it cost, the AOE3 game had only as many levels on it as the War Chiefs expansion pack has, which is $15 cheaper. Both parts should be the same cost.

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