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Age of Empires III (PC)
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Binding: Video Game
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224043304
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Microsoft
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Manufacturer Maximum Age: 216 months
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 132 months
MPN: 1120139
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Date: November 04, 2005
Studio: Microsoft
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Editorial Review:
With all the talk of next generation consoles it's somewhat ironic that the most graphically impressive new game is actually PC real-time strategy title Age of Empires III. The last game in the series was a rather clinical looking 2D isometric game but this new iteration features some of the most complex, organic looking 3D graphics ever seen on any system.
Thankfully the gameplay appears just as developed as you take control of a civilisation from around the time that Age of Empires II left off in the 16th century and continues up to 1850, as you battle to take control of the New World. Gameplay is actually split between the Americas though and your home city back in Europe, which you must also maintain and upgrade in order to keep the populace happy.
The most exciting element though is undoubtedly the new combat system, where the dull and mechanical "tank rushes" of the previous games have been replaced with stunning looking battles of gunpowder and sword blades as you fight angry natives and rival colonisers.
As is demanded of any PC game nowadays there's also a cool sounding multiplayer mode, with the eight different civilizations you can control allowing for a large variety of different play styles. That's if you can actually gather your wits enough to form a strategy and stop ogling the frankly incredible looking graphics. -- Harrison Dent
This preview is based on an incomplete version of the game; features or problems mentioned above may not appear in the finished game.
It's the dawn of a new age in real-time strategy (RTS) games. Abrave New World is rising – a hostile yet beautiful worldfilled with innovative gameplay new strategic scenarioseye-searing graphics and much more. Welcome to a world called Ageof
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Addictive
Although I had problems getting it to run well on my Vista machine, I loaded it on my other XP machine and didnt regret buying it at all.
I was sneaking to the computer whenever I could to send a few hours of it. I even took leave from work.
The graphics are good and the sound is excellent. Its a game that really makes you think about what your doing and to plan what your doing.
Its really good how you start with nothing then gradually build yourself up.
10 out of 10
Rating: - Age Of Empires 3 A.K.A Brilllliant
Just came in the post this morning and i have been playing on it all day and its truly amazing. The graphics are better than all the other age of empires games previously and everything has been improved from later versions. Best PC game i have purchased up till now and i recommend it to anyone. Great fun for anyone who is interested in this type of game. Didnt take long to install and runs perfectly on my pc. Anyone who sees this game should buy it. There is nothing bad about this game that i have ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing Game
Theres one downside - the campaign isnt long enough. but is is made up by the amazing gameplay and you can play it even with a low spec machine. But it is so much better if you have a graphics card. I have full settings and this is my pc spec
2.80 ghz processor (dual core)
2gb Ram
Vista Premium
256mb ATi HD Graphics
2mb broadband internet for amazing online play
Rating: - Brilliant
Age of Empires III
Do you love strategy games? Did you enjoy the last Age of Empires games? Well here is the next one, introducing AGE OF EMPIRES III!
The third game takes you to the new world, America. Where you can play as the French, the English, the Dutch and a few more nations wanting to expand to the new world and dominate the world. You can play in multiple locations in North and South America and the Caribbean.
The game features a new setting called ... Read More
Rating: - AOE 3
This game was a gamei overheard some people talking about on the school bus so being a fan of age of mythology i though give it a go so i went out and spent the best 30 quid of my life. I would play forever if only there wernt life pressing matters. It has been well thought out and made simple while not lacking anything (the only think i think it needs is some extra population) The computer difficulty is perfect as expert still presents a challenge now and online you can find a game for your difficulty. ... Read More
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