Age of Empires III

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  1. HansW.
    Oct 22, 2005
    9
    Cool game absolutly brilliant.
  2. Georgy
    Oct 26, 2005
    3
    The main problem with this game is that it is not historically based as the legacy, but it contains three boooooring fictitious stories where you are always pursuing somebody. Instead of Age of Empires, it should be called: Age of Mytology III I hoped campaigns related to Napoleon, Tzars, Henry the Eight, the French Revolution and ended up with Amelia... it sucks.
  3. DanielZandormaz
    May 23, 2008
    0
    There's no save game option in LAN Multiplaeyr game. It's a shame. The programmers are not good enough to find a solution for this lack? I wasted my money in this game because compared to AOE 2 this new version is worst!!! Following I will write in portuguese for more people know about those issues related to the Age oF emperes III:
    Esta nova versão até que    There's no save game option in LAN Multiplaeyr game. It's a shame. The programmers are not good enough to find a solution for this lack? I wasted my money in this game because compared to AOE 2 this new version is worst!!! Following I will write in portuguese for more people know about those issues related to the Age oF emperes III:
    Esta nova versão até que poderia ser boa pois tem gráficos muito bons mas peca em diversos pontos. A versão 3 do Age Of Empires não tem a opção de salvar ou restaurar um jogo na opção de Multiplayer/ LAN. Isso é um absurdo para um jogo deste porte. O que aconteceu? Os programadores não encontraram uma solução para algum poblema relacionado a salvar/restaurar jogos multiplayer? Que decepção. Pior é que no site oficial do jogo não tem nenhuma explicação para isso.    … Expand
  4. Richard
    Nov 26, 2005
    1
    Buggy and way over-rated. Age II way better than Age III. Too many game flaws and on line is really buggy. Game gets boring fast ... even on line against real opponents but that also is flawed ... only one style of game play works. A waste of $$$.
  5. JoeS.
    Nov 16, 2005
    2
    I am a HUGE RTS fan and this game is an utter dissapointment. With all of the hype, it is truly frustrating to spend $60 on something that is not much better than the free demo. Save your money, or I'll sell mine for 1/2 price!
  6. Schlafanzug
    Apr 6, 2013
    5
    I could not stand this game. Age of Empires 2 was amazing and Deserves a 10/10, but AOE 3 was just boring. First of all, I do not find the time period interesting at all... Civ Colonization is a much better representation of this. Idk I want to like this game because it's "Age of Empires", but I just didn't like it.
  7. Dezuuu
    Apr 4, 2012
    7
    A good, not great, RTS game. The single player is pretty bad and not too complex, but playing with or against friends is a lot of fun. Well worth the price if you know people to play it with.
  8. grazr
    Jan 3, 2013
    5
    I shouldn't complain about graphics in the context of its release date, so i wont. But the looks do detract a little from what's required of you and how the game mechanics actually work. AoE had a square grid system that was easily translated into tactical options by the player, 1 square could have 1 tree or 1 stone block or a building, etc. and said objects would inform the player whereI shouldn't complain about graphics in the context of its release date, so i wont. But the looks do detract a little from what's required of you and how the game mechanics actually work. AoE had a square grid system that was easily translated into tactical options by the player, 1 square could have 1 tree or 1 stone block or a building, etc. and said objects would inform the player where enemies could move/move around or get through them by destroying them. This system is defunct as units can move through trees, although the proximity of trees that will block units appears arbitrary and the way units move through forested areas insinuates a cover mechanic that doesn't exist. This could have been an excellent aspect of the game that was completely forgone. It all leads to one conclusion that the games combat has not evolved. The macro aspect is emphasised by units being built in 5's, it feels so daft you can just multi-select your structures and set a waypoint at the enemy base and be done with it. That's essentially what the game is, 2 bases throwing units blindly at each other.

    This game is all about macro and economy, which is an odd focus for an RTS when requisition mechanics have always been the most boring aspect of strategy games and how macro dilutes any sense of strategy. Micro plays so little in combat that as long as you match up a bunch of varying units your army is safe, or you can be a bastard and just mass cavalry which is good against everything except pikemen; who can be out maneuvered an kited anyway. The deciding factor is often who can amass the largest army or replenish a dying one fastest. A last note on this matter of micro, units have a habit of freezing up when given orders in quick succession as they'll constantly want to change formation. This is the single most annoying thing about this game as it costs significant time and makes your units vulnerable to being sniped as they dawdle in battles.

    The home city mechanic gets in the way of gameplay. That's all about i can say on this innovation, sadly. You're in the middle of a heated skirmish and you're constantly prompted to visit your home town to select a bunch of stuff that contributes almost no significance to the round. This mechanic seems to only exist to keep players playing to grind and level for pointless rewards. A sad turn for a classic genre defining RTS game.

    The battles and skirmishes aren't interesting, the units aren't defined enough, too much focus on macro and subsequent battles of attrition over tactical decision making. Only recommend buying this game in a sale and playing the campaign if you must play it at all. The multiplayer is tiresome and un-interesting. It will disappoint die hard AoE fans.    … Expand
  9. Jmsbpp
    Jun 17, 2013
    10
    un excelente juego con varias cosas por destacar entre estas la originalidad y hermosos mapas con cosas grandes por descubrir dentro de el, un buen tema musical.
    Lo que lamento es el pixelado pero no es algo tan grave para bajarle calificacion
  10. JUANPANB
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    EXCELENCIA Y PERFECCIÓN, esta gran combinación es mi favorita, en especial si se habla de un videojuego, si se habla de AGE OF EMPIRES, con esta tercera entrega el juego logra mejorar en varios aspectos, logra entretener y lo mas importante divertir al jugador, muy original y logra mostrar la capacidad que tiene MICROSOFT de impresionar.
  11. Nicolas-SW
    Oct 5, 2013
    3
    This game really dissapointed me, even if the graphics were great, they completely changed the Age of Empires style. This looks like another type of game, with very few civilizations, lame campaign and bad mechanics. This is the reason why Microsoft decided to develop Halo Wars and then shut down Esemble Studios.
    A shame that this game sunk the AOE franchise.
  12. GlenMcGor
    Sep 9, 2005
    10
    From playing the demo, one can say that this might be the best Age series yet. Although some troubling issues with the Home City concept, and overall pathfinding issues might bring this gem in the making down. But let us wait for the final version, before we proclaim our verdict upoin ES.
  13. KevinR.
    Oct 19, 2005
    10
    Anyone who thinks the game sucks is smoking somthing.
  14. K.Dep
    Oct 31, 2005
    5
    Holy cripes is this game full of bugs!! Right off the store shelf the game crashed every 5 minutes, and I know what I'm doing so it's NOT my computer. There is a patch available, so get it right away. The game still crashes, but much less frequently. The sound rarely works. Microsoft has admitted the game has problems and will release another patch. The game itself is not bad, Holy cripes is this game full of bugs!! Right off the store shelf the game crashed every 5 minutes, and I know what I'm doing so it's NOT my computer. There is a patch available, so get it right away. The game still crashes, but much less frequently. The sound rarely works. Microsoft has admitted the game has problems and will release another patch. The game itself is not bad, just more of the same. The campaign mode is nothing special at all, with nothing anywhere near as interesting as Age of Mythologies. I liked that game far better for gameplay and storyline. AoE 3 is much the same, with some minor changes. I certainly regret paying $60 for the game. Wait for a price drop.… Expand
  15. Terry
    Jan 1, 2010
    2
    Wish I'd read this before buying AOE III! Waste of money. Civ meets Warcraft, but not as good as either. Can't save multiplayer games? Are you serious? Does anyone know how I can get a refund. I've had the game nearly 3 days! Almost new!!
  16. DanB.
    Aug 26, 2007
    0
    Clearly a complete disappointment compared to the amazing and wonderful Age of Empires 2. This game lacks in all areas that a great RTS game has ever had. Limited towers? What is up with that! Units that all look and feel the same? Wow that was real innovative! Railroads you cant build walls over or gates over, wow, just what i want, a nice gaping hole in wall. Age of Empires 2 was an Clearly a complete disappointment compared to the amazing and wonderful Age of Empires 2. This game lacks in all areas that a great RTS game has ever had. Limited towers? What is up with that! Units that all look and feel the same? Wow that was real innovative! Railroads you cant build walls over or gates over, wow, just what i want, a nice gaping hole in wall. Age of Empires 2 was an amazing game. Its sad to see that they desired to drop the ball on the Zone supporting the game so now you cant even find anyone to play online anymore. They lost a large community just to push everyone toward Age of Crap 3. Ensemble Studios has defiantly took a turn for the worse. The card system is just stupid. It makes anyone that doesn't know how to get resources quickly and efficiently suddenly become really good at the game with a click of a button. The peasants don't have to return to the town center or lumber mill to receive the resources makes people not think about how they make there base before they build is because hey, you can have that 1 guy in the middle of the forest on the other side of the map getting resources for you and he doesn't have to run a mile to return them, he just happens to have a massive infinite strength to be able to hold it all just for you. I thought about giving it a 2, but then i thought, thats too generous. This game is the worst game ever made and should be avoided by all RTS Enthusiasts. Trust me, it is not worth it. Complete and udder failure just like Red Faction 2 was to Red Faction 1.… Expand
  17. gm101
    Oct 6, 2010
    5
    I thought this was going to be just asgood as Age of Empires II, but I was so wrong. Age of Empres II had more civilizations, better gameplay, and overall, a much better game than this!
  18. RMW_Critic
    Sep 24, 2010
    2
    Horrible game. It might have looked good, but it was repetitive, boring drivel. The stroy was decent but the voice acting totally tore the whole game apart. Skirmish was never different, not like games such as Dawn of War 40K or Starcraft, which had at least a little bit of difference in their skirmishes. I found it utterly atrocious.
  19. theNILE
    Jan 11, 2013
    2
    Ugh, the graphics even for the time (not even that long ago) were appalling and it hurt my eyes, it takes forever to install, has plenty of bugs and data seems to get corrupted easily, which caused me to re-install a few times (my computer was perfectly fine). Now the single-player is just dreadful, the game-play is 100% dull and the missions have no depth whatsoever, what's more is theUgh, the graphics even for the time (not even that long ago) were appalling and it hurt my eyes, it takes forever to install, has plenty of bugs and data seems to get corrupted easily, which caused me to re-install a few times (my computer was perfectly fine). Now the single-player is just dreadful, the game-play is 100% dull and the missions have no depth whatsoever, what's more is the way you usually go from one mission to another without an established connection and sometimes no explanation of what is going on is just laughable. I remember I didn't even know what I was doing in one of the missions and I had pretty much no fun with the single-player. I believe a game which is - vastly - inferior to it's predecessor in pretty much every way (even the multi-player - just look at the other negative reviews) deserves a terrible score innately.… Expand
  20. LibraLizard
    Jun 27, 2013
    0
    Absolute worst multiplayer system/support I have ever seen for a game. 3/4 of the time you can't join a game due to a connection issue, either with friends or strangers. Unless you want to play single player only, AVOID.
  21. ArtyT.
    Jun 8, 2006
    4
    Dissapointment!!! AOE 2 was so much better, much more balanced. This is more like RPG when the game begins, the explorer runs around collecting stuff and getting experience points. Very colorful though, what the Microsoft should have done is to take the Sim City 4 and just have the sims fight.
  22. theirrelephants
    Sep 20, 2016
    3
    Loaded it up at a friends house for a quick skirmish against the AI on a hard difficulty setting.

    Fled to an island after my base got sacked in 5-10 minutes, where I promptly discovered that the AI doesn't know how to attack islands. Or even how to go to them.

    This wasn't okay when Warcraft 2 did it, and it certainly isn't okay when an "AI" has the same problem 21 freaking years later.
  23. heime2003
    Apr 12, 2013
    7
    this game is good only in graphic. gameplay is overly simplified and many flaws in execution of strategy really ruins the game. it tries to give players impression that gameplays are diversified and interesting but all come down to whoever is fast at making unit and economy wins the game in most cases.
    also micro rarely matters which sucks cuz strategy game is meant to give skilled people    this game is good only in graphic. gameplay is overly simplified and many flaws in execution of strategy really ruins the game. it tries to give players impression that gameplays are diversified and interesting but all come down to whoever is fast at making unit and economy wins the game in most cases.
    also micro rarely matters which sucks cuz strategy game is meant to give skilled people edgy to win game
    controls are clunky and expect lots of lag when u play online( this is 7 years old game)
    community is nasty and when u lose in teamgame everyone calls out each other
    in a word, go buy recent rts like sc2:hots    … Expand
  24. total
    Jan 27, 2014
    7
    I am going to start off by saying that I am a big fan of the Total War series and I like it better then age of empires so I am biased against this series. I had a lot of fun with this game but then I found the Total War series. Total War trumps this game in all ways except the AI is better in age of empire. If you want fun game get this but if you want a vary fun game get one Total war games.
  25. ccam
    Aug 12, 2014
    5
    In compare with Age of Empires II is a really bad successor. AoE3 is boring, slow and not attractive story line and time. To conservative game, nothing new.
    Not recommended.
  26. simondclinch
    Aug 20, 2014
    7
    It's hard finding good strategy games. I started playing AoE in the first place (v1 back then), because Dungeon Keeper didn't continue after DKII. AoE3 doesn't really offer any strategy upgrade to AoE2 which I might well revert to. As I write multiplayer online for AoEIII has already been taken down. So as futile as it might be to talk about what I'd like to see in AoE4, here would be myIt's hard finding good strategy games. I started playing AoE in the first place (v1 back then), because Dungeon Keeper didn't continue after DKII. AoE3 doesn't really offer any strategy upgrade to AoE2 which I might well revert to. As I write multiplayer online for AoEIII has already been taken down. So as futile as it might be to talk about what I'd like to see in AoE4, here would be my fundamental wish for improvement: Quit the micromanagement - can you really imagine Napoleon personally checking the walls and actioning repairs?? Or directing a settler who became idle when exhausting a llama (note this correct spelling by the way lol we don't want to farm tibetan monks for food!) because they are too dumb to farm a sheep instead which is in front of their face. It needs delegation - I suggest new units like repair managers and farming managers be introduced to take care of such things. Or is it because Microsoft itself is actually run without an organisation structure? ;)… Expand
  27. mtighe
    Oct 18, 2014
    2
    AO3 was, in all, a massive letdown. While both predecessors were brilliant and fun strategy games, this edition did little to improve itself. Gameplay is as it has always been, but the units and building lack variety, and tactics are now as simple as "how many units can i throw at this?" The most disapointing part of the game are its graphics. They are legitimately at the level of goldenAO3 was, in all, a massive letdown. While both predecessors were brilliant and fun strategy games, this edition did little to improve itself. Gameplay is as it has always been, but the units and building lack variety, and tactics are now as simple as "how many units can i throw at this?" The most disapointing part of the game are its graphics. They are legitimately at the level of golden for n64. And due to the use of character models in story scenes, these horrible graphics are often showcased. Either be satisfied with AO2, or buy an age of mythology game instead.… Expand
  28. digger89
    Jan 25, 2016
    4
    If you enjoyed the stories and single player campaigns of Age of empires 2, avoid this title. The story lines and acting of the campaigns are horrible and is incredibly bad compared to it;s ancestors.
  29. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    7
    Good game with good graphics and mechanics. However, it did not excite me as AoE II.
  30. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    6
    Improves graphics over the 2nd entry, but downgrades all the depth and gameplay to the strategy of the 2nd.
    Campaign mode is fun and enjoyable but its more like Hollywood movies instead of giving the historical vibe.

    Still nice game worth playing.

    6.5/10
  31. BeardyMustache6
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    It Is EaSILY ThE BEsT AgE oF EMpIRES GaME EVeR! AwESOME VISuALS, GAMePLAY, FLUIdNESS oF ANImaTIONS, AnD HoMeCITY IS ALsO A NiCE PROgrESSION SYsTEM. THIs GaME Is NoT ABSOlUTE SHıT UNLıKE OTHEr AGe oF EMpıRES GAmES.
  32. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    4
    -Clunky combat
    -Downgrade in graphics
    -Large, but empty and boring map.
    -Can not use all skills at the same time.
  33. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    4
    Honestly, cartoonish graphics spoil everything. Also, the dynamics don't feel the same way it did in AoE II and that was the best thing
  34. tikend
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    Fun gameplay, good campaigns, pretty graphics. Never enjoyed the multiplayer as much as in II but singleplayer experience was great.
  35. bacisnipertop62
    Jul 19, 2014
    7
    AOE3... Un jeu vraiment pas mal même si les graphiques son assez vieux ( mais quand même potable ) . Pour moi sa reste un des meilleurs age of empire . Avec différent empire qui ont vraiment chacun leur propre avantage et leur défaut .
  36. Dco326
    May 1, 2022
    6
    Izmedju 6 i 7... nekako aj interesantno je i presao sam sve misije i sve historical sranja ali nesto ima slj u njoj, grafika mi se ne dopada, range jedinice mi se ne dopadaju, ai moze nekako da bude lud nemam pojma dosta stvari mi ide na zivce, ali definitivno ne bi predlozio ima dosta bagova onaj definitive edition takodje i tako... bas nemam pojma ali ne bi predlozio i ne bi je igrao vise :)
  37. ANTtheKNEEEE
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    Childhood classic, I have so many memories of being in the garage with my old computer late at night replaying scenarios.
  38. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    7
    The graphics and feeling of the game is right on the spot, for a 3d rts, just perfect. But ...
    I didn't like the fact that buildings where limited in number, and you where very restricted on where and how to build your base. It felt so liniar and childish ... felt nothing similar to the freedom we had in 1 and 2. Progressing ages feels like a rush, no enjoyment.
  39. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    5
    While the new content and mechanics are great additions, I never fell in love with the game as much as I have with Age of Empires 2. 3D graphics made it uglier than the prequel and the card mechanics were just weird.
  40. SilverOrlov
    Sep 25, 2019
    7
    Objectively, the game is good, but I was not specifically interested in it. The second part was awesome for me. Or earlier, the 1st part became for me a kind of "strategic discovery". However, I will not give a bad rating, since the game itself not bad.
  41. Valgeth
    Oct 13, 2020
    7
    Better than AOE2 first and foremost, music: 4/5, cinematics: 4/5, UI: 4/5, Story: lol 5/5. So here's the bad part, base building is still slow, campaigns ditched base building in many missions which is good, also added more variety in objectives, the story is fun but if I constantly have to wonder what's true and what isn't, that's a problem, though it did make me curious enough toBetter than AOE2 first and foremost, music: 4/5, cinematics: 4/5, UI: 4/5, Story: lol 5/5. So here's the bad part, base building is still slow, campaigns ditched base building in many missions which is good, also added more variety in objectives, the story is fun but if I constantly have to wonder what's true and what isn't, that's a problem, though it did make me curious enough to actually read the real history so that's a plus. Skirmish matches allow you to go into death match, which negates base building to some degree but cannons are so over powering. I like the feature in blitzkrieg where inanimate things aren't units but rather are things that units can take control of, in BK you can kill artillery crews and seize the cannons. You can clear out buildings and reoccupy them, features which this game sorely lacks, in BK you don't build structures or train armies, that's ridiculous, you just call for reinforcements or better yet in the Fields of thunder expansion you have to wait for reinforcements to arrive. Lots of features in this game allow you to save time, like home city cards, but if you're facing an enemy with better cards you're done for.… Expand
  42. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    7
    A strong RTS game with fun units, a good balance of requiring mico management whilst also allowing you to enjoy the spectacle.
  43. Shtern
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    Топовая РТС своего времени. Да что уж там, наверное и сейчас любители покликать найдут себя в ней.
    Если интересен сюжет, тут он есть, если сложность, она привецтвуется, так что можно смело покупать и играть, особенно на распродаже, но даже так игра стоит своих кровных денег.    Топовая РТС своего времени. Да что уж там, наверное и сейчас любители покликать найдут себя в ней.
    Если интересен сюжет, тут он есть, если сложность, она привецтвуется, так что можно смело покупать и играть, особенно на распродаже, но даже так игра стоит своих кровных денег.
  44. D4vid
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Simply a perfect game. A big step after Age of empires 2: a step forward for sure.
    The game is balanced, it has a perfectly working online system, it has an editor that allows you to play your custom maps online
  45. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    8
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  46. RozzleMeGozzles
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    This is a severely underrated game, and rightly so. This had a lot to live up to considering AOE2 was damn near perfect, and a lot of the magic from the second game was lost in this game. However, it is also much more friendly to newer players and has some interesting campaigns to play through. The best part of this game though is by far the skirmish mode. It is essentially a fast pacedThis is a severely underrated game, and rightly so. This had a lot to live up to considering AOE2 was damn near perfect, and a lot of the magic from the second game was lost in this game. However, it is also much more friendly to newer players and has some interesting campaigns to play through. The best part of this game though is by far the skirmish mode. It is essentially a fast paced RTS Team Deathmatch (or free for all). A solid title in the AOE series that deserves praise.… Expand
  47. patrickmurphy09
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    For me, this game defined real-time-strategy. Although I never got into the multiplayer component, gameplay against the AI isn't extraordinarily challenging yet it still provides plenty of variety. And although the graphics are a product of their time, especially compared to the upcoming definitive edition, the graphics would still continue to hold up to this day and were revolutionary forFor me, this game defined real-time-strategy. Although I never got into the multiplayer component, gameplay against the AI isn't extraordinarily challenging yet it still provides plenty of variety. And although the graphics are a product of their time, especially compared to the upcoming definitive edition, the graphics would still continue to hold up to this day and were revolutionary for their time. The single player campaign was fun but not as gripping of a storyline as I would have hoped. Still, it was a fun way to engage the game in all new different varieities. I am eager to revisit this game's definitive edition shortly!… Expand
  48. cezar88augusto
    Sep 26, 2020
    8
    Comparing AOE II with the AOE III version, I can obviously say that the structure of the game is the same. Despite the graphic improvements and insertion of some elements in version III, I believe that AOE II will always be better than all the others. I don't know how to explain why. Perhaps because of the simplicity and objectivity of the game.
    One version that I liked a lot and that    Comparing AOE II with the AOE III version, I can obviously say that the structure of the game is the same. Despite the graphic improvements and insertion of some elements in version III, I believe that AOE II will always be better than all the others. I don't know how to explain why. Perhaps because of the simplicity and objectivity of the game.
    One version that I liked a lot and that brought significant improvements to AOE II, was the Definitive version.    … Expand
  49. Axelle_1
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Age of Empires takes the franchise into a great finish for Ensemble Studious. Better graphics, better campaign and more maps. Bu the cons are that there is only 3 resources to gather, witch makes the game easier and the AI is really passive on Easy and Normal. Now they added in Sandbox difficulty setting in witch the AI does nothing, its like its taunting me by easy it is.
  50. SirGando
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    In my eyes an underrated game that for some reason lost appeal for most people because of its setting. Visually and in terms of gameplay a great game.
  51. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    After playing the first game, the 3D in this instalment was quite a big change. I liked the different nations, with Capital bonuses.
  52. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    8
    Pretty good RTS. I think I finished fully that game. I liked the fact that it was possible go choose between different fractions
  53. NeeRay
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    After passing Batman Arkham Asylum, I wrote that after one part, it is always better to continue it.
    How wrong I was. I do not know who and why does not like this part, but it gave me more emotions for its passage than Asylum and City combined.
    Arkham Origins is a game about Bruce and Alfred's relationship. It's about Gotham's introduction to the bat. First encounters with all of    After passing Batman Arkham Asylum, I wrote that after one part, it is always better to continue it.
    How wrong I was. I do not know who and why does not like this part, but it gave me more emotions for its passage than Asylum and City combined.

    Arkham Origins is a game about Bruce and Alfred's relationship. It's about Gotham's introduction to the bat. First encounters with all of Batman's main villains. Especially, only this part perfectly shows the relationship between Batman and the Joker. If you play carefully, you can understand why they are so dependent on each other. Why this mutual hatred and concern.

    Gameplay of course, this part is not far away from Arkham City. But the developers did work on the bugs. The city is divided into sections and we do not have so many hiding places of the Riddler. This made it easier to find them, and the tests on the caches themselves were not surprising. Most of it is simple. There are interesting additional missions. The mission with the mad Hatter and Alice sends us into a flashback of the Scarecrow.
    Returning to Arkham encourages nostalgic memories.

    What's definitely improved is the evidence analysis. This process has become more complete. But playing Batman has become much easier, having pumped a couple of skills, you can "cut down" several enemies in the crowd at once, and they are very imbued in all battles against any opponents. Using them simply makes no sense in individual approaches to certain enemies.

    There are several new villains in the game. There are new types of enemies, the same couple.
    An interesting mission to investigate the murder of the founder of Gotham.
    Ent in the game is served NORMALLY. Look for the pentagrams on the walls. Listen and read the biography (as it was before). There was a bat cave, although it is not much use, mostly there is training and dialogues with Alfred. Cinematography has become even a level higher. But if the graphics have become better, then it does not catch the eye. Batman has moved more naturally in transitions from one enemy to another, but still flies like a nut.....

    In general, this is still the same Batman, but you need to look at it in a new way. It makes no sense to compare it with the original as well as the last three parts about Lara Croft. Restart on that and restart. To show something old but in a new way and with a fresh look.    … Expand
  54. Zeyon88
    Apr 13, 2021
    7
    Story: 6/10
    The Way story is given: 14/20
    Gameplay: 23/30
    Design: 5/10
    Feelings left after playing: 16/20
    Playability(Bugs and optimization): 9/10

    AVARAGE: 73/100

    Gameplay is simple but there are are some elements that makes it enjoyable. Campaign is a little bit short but satisfying. Not good as Age Of Empires 2 but still a playable game in your free time.
  55. Misterdiony
    May 17, 2021
    8
    Another top tier RTS game, slightly lower than AoE 1 and 2 though. The campaign is well designed along with nice graphics, I would have wished for more improvements in general / innovations though.
  56. heisenberg_88
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Great game . I still enjoy this RTS .
    There are some missing things from AoE2 , but still i love this game !
    AoE series is my all time favorite series
  57. olditmer
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    best age of empires game (havent played the latest so cant say for sure), aoe 2 had to many quirks for me to prefer 3 over it, gives u some breathing space instead of trying to bore lure and micro towns aoe3 lets u do more of the fun things, and makes units more understandable. 10/10 many thousands hours since childhood and now in my mid 20's
  58. jeelai
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    this game is awesome is nostalgic i prefer this is good i loved this is more good than the definitive edition what is not nostalgic
  59. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    8
    Просто катаешься на огромном внедорожнике получается и давишь всех индейцев неполиткорректно конечно но такое уж было время так и жили
  60. Marinusf
    Aug 22, 2022
    8
    You have some repetitive building going on and a bit of a lazy AI but apart from that it really feels like a strategy game with alot of different tactics and playstyles. It does get repetitive and has a more shallow gameplay than AOE2 & AOE4.
  61. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    Nice Game. Would love to play again in future. Good Graphics and mechanics!!!
  62. Roboshark
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    Enjoyable RTS worth the money. The game mechanics will keep you busy for hours. I like the variation of possible ways to play this game - experimenting is especially fun here.
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#35 Best PC Game of 2005
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. GameSpot
    82
    Those looking for a complex and interesting real-time strategy game with fantastic good looks and some historical flavor will find just what they want in Age of Empires III.
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  2. 1UP
    70
    Age of Empires III takes the conservative approach to the conundrum of how to craft a new experience that remains faithful to the original. While that ensures fans will immediately feel at home with an old friend, it's questionable whether it sets another standard, or merely follows its own.
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  3. Yahoo!
    70
    Age of Empires III would be a damn fine RTS if it came out five years ago. Instead, it's some impressive modern technology and bold gameplay ideas unfortunately saddled by an outdated take on the genre.
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