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- Platform: Windows XP
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- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features
- Lead one of three unique Asian civilizations, Japan, China and India
- Unique groups, armies,wonders and buildings
- New gameplay elements
- Exciting new single-player campaign
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"Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties" is the second expansion pack for the massively popular "Age of Empires III," one of the fastest-selling titles in the franchise history*, from Ensemble Studios and Microsoft Game Studios. Engaging gamers of all ages and types in epic warfare in the Eastern world, "Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties" will lead Japanese, Chinese and Indian civilizations to expand their empires.
"Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties" is the latest installment in the award-winning "Age of Empires" franchise, developed collaboratively by Big Huge Games and Ensemble Studios for the Games for Windows platform.
Product Description
Expansion Pack Requires Age Of Empires III To Play
- Playable Asian civilizations. Lead one of three unique Asian civilizations - Japan, China or India - to expand its empire and fight for control in the Eastern world. Each Asian civilization, led by powerful leaders, has unique groups, armies and wonders, as well as buildings that reflect the culture`s architectural style.
- New gameplay elements. Extending the innovative gameplay of Age of Empires III, Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties introduces new ways of winning and trading, random map styles that feature remixes of classic Age of Empires game styles, and 15 new Asian Wonders.
- Exciting new single-player campaign. Returning to the historical, civilization-based single-player campaigns, Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties offers gamers who enjoy the solo experience a chance to engage in strategic combat with Japan, China or India through several engrossing scenarios.
- Expanding a successful formula. Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is the second expansion pack for the massively popular Age of Empires III, one of the fastest-selling titles in the franchise history, leading and innovating the real-time strategy genre through exciting and revolutionary gameplay features.
- Games for Windows franchise. This expansion pack also ships as a Games for Windows title, offering easier installation, reliability standards and support for key features of Windows Vista, including the Games Explorer and Parental Controls.
System requirements:
OS -Windows XP or higher 256MB RAM. Processor- 1.4GHz, Memory- 2GB free hard drive space (plus space for Age Of Empires 3). Video Card- 64MB with support for hardware transformation and lighting. Online/multiplayer requirements - 56K dial-up Internet Access or LAN.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Age of Empires was one of my favourite games as a child. I remember having a lot of fun playing it about 9 or 10 years ago. When AOE III was released I was slightly disappointed with it, as it seemed to be all style and very little content.
Now that I have a new PC, and the Asian Dynasties and Warchief expansions installed, the game finally feels complete. The Original AOE III felt a little dull as it only allowed you to control the European superpowers in the Americas. The Warchief's did add a little spice by allowing you to play as the Native Americans, but it still felt a little flat. Asian Dynasties on the other hand is like a breath of fresh air, bringing some much needed variety to the gamer's plate.
This game adds three new civilisations, the Chinese, Indians and Japanese. Each of these have their own unique units, architecture as well as strengths and weaknesses. The Indians for instance have their Sepoy infantry and war elephants, the Chinese their Shaolin masters and firework artillery and the Japanese their Samurai and Ninja. The introduction of the asians to the game also means there are a number of fantastic new asian maps in multiplayer and single-player Random Map. This makes a nice change from battling in the New World.
There's also a new campaign that's divided into three chapters that allows you to play as each of the three new civilisations. The first chapter takes place in early 17th century Japan, as the Samurai Warlord Tokugawa Ieysau attempts to unite the country. The second chapter will see you in command of the vast Chinese fleet of Jiang Huang as he sails to the New World in the early 15th century. The last and arguably the best chapter allows you to take part in the Sepoy Mutiny in India in the 19th century, as you battle to free the country from the British East India company.
Each chapter adds a whole lot of variety, and I personally thought that several levels contained in the new campaign were much better than those in the original AOE III. Sadly though the campaign is rather too easy and too short. There are only five levels in each three chapters, and you could easily finish the campaign in one weekend. I didn't find it as challenging as the missions contained in the Warchiefs expansion.
Overall this game is a lot of fun to play. You will often find yourself coming back for a few battles on multiplayer or single-player random map mode (which now has new game types like King of the Hill etc). The addition of the new Civilisations, combined with those in the original game and its first expansion makes it a challenging and exciting game.
Now that I have a new PC, and the Asian Dynasties and Warchief expansions installed, the game finally feels complete. The Original AOE III felt a little dull as it only allowed you to control the European superpowers in the Americas. The Warchief's did add a little spice by allowing you to play as the Native Americans, but it still felt a little flat. Asian Dynasties on the other hand is like a breath of fresh air, bringing some much needed variety to the gamer's plate.
This game adds three new civilisations, the Chinese, Indians and Japanese. Each of these have their own unique units, architecture as well as strengths and weaknesses. The Indians for instance have their Sepoy infantry and war elephants, the Chinese their Shaolin masters and firework artillery and the Japanese their Samurai and Ninja. The introduction of the asians to the game also means there are a number of fantastic new asian maps in multiplayer and single-player Random Map. This makes a nice change from battling in the New World.
There's also a new campaign that's divided into three chapters that allows you to play as each of the three new civilisations. The first chapter takes place in early 17th century Japan, as the Samurai Warlord Tokugawa Ieysau attempts to unite the country. The second chapter will see you in command of the vast Chinese fleet of Jiang Huang as he sails to the New World in the early 15th century. The last and arguably the best chapter allows you to take part in the Sepoy Mutiny in India in the 19th century, as you battle to free the country from the British East India company.
Each chapter adds a whole lot of variety, and I personally thought that several levels contained in the new campaign were much better than those in the original AOE III. Sadly though the campaign is rather too easy and too short. There are only five levels in each three chapters, and you could easily finish the campaign in one weekend. I didn't find it as challenging as the missions contained in the Warchiefs expansion.
Overall this game is a lot of fun to play. You will often find yourself coming back for a few battles on multiplayer or single-player random map mode (which now has new game types like King of the Hill etc). The addition of the new Civilisations, combined with those in the original game and its first expansion makes it a challenging and exciting game.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
When Age of Mythology first appeared, I thought that the Age of Empires series had reached its full potential. When The Titans came out, it got even better. The original Age of Empires III was, in my opinion, a step down from the AoM series, though both expansion packs improved the quality of the game. This particular expansion is quite possibly one of the best games of all time. It is certainly in my top three video games. Anyone who owns Age of Empires III should definitely buy this expansion.
And to the person who recommended the Chinese campaign being about the unification of China, I say this: This game is set in around 1450 - 1900 AD. China was unified under the Qin in 221 BC. 1671 years BEFORE this game begins.
And to the person who recommended the Chinese campaign being about the unification of China, I say this: This game is set in around 1450 - 1900 AD. China was unified under the Qin in 221 BC. 1671 years BEFORE this game begins.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I have played the product in the past and it is fantastic.
However, I have a quarrel with Amazon and the sellers of the product.
I ordered this on 28th December for "guaranteed by 30th December" and it has not arrived today (30th). The express delivery option cost me an extra £3 or so. Clearly, guaranteed does not mean guaranteed. This is unfortunate as it was a gift. After checking the indigostarfish website, the people who sell this for Amazon, their express delivery option is actually 2-3 days, NOT next day (or guaranteed) as Amazon would have you believe. Amazon has suggested to me to wait until the 4th January. If you are in a hurry for this product do not bother with express as it will still not come next day.
I usually have a great experience with amazon but this was dissapointing, as they simply misrepresent the delivery for this product as "guaranteed" next day, it is not.
Otherwise, buy this with the original and other expansion, together its an amazing game.
UPDATE - I received the product two days after 'guaranteed' delivery date, which, though still incorrect, wasn't too bad.
The game is astonishing, and a must buy along with the other expansion if you play AOE III.
However, I have a quarrel with Amazon and the sellers of the product.
I ordered this on 28th December for "guaranteed by 30th December" and it has not arrived today (30th). The express delivery option cost me an extra £3 or so. Clearly, guaranteed does not mean guaranteed. This is unfortunate as it was a gift. After checking the indigostarfish website, the people who sell this for Amazon, their express delivery option is actually 2-3 days, NOT next day (or guaranteed) as Amazon would have you believe. Amazon has suggested to me to wait until the 4th January. If you are in a hurry for this product do not bother with express as it will still not come next day.
I usually have a great experience with amazon but this was dissapointing, as they simply misrepresent the delivery for this product as "guaranteed" next day, it is not.
Otherwise, buy this with the original and other expansion, together its an amazing game.
UPDATE - I received the product two days after 'guaranteed' delivery date, which, though still incorrect, wasn't too bad.
The game is astonishing, and a must buy along with the other expansion if you play AOE III.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good product
Purchased this after buying fable 2. Even though fable 2 is a very good game, the creators had some very good ideas and I must say this is one of the best games I have ever played.
Published 7 months ago by Paul Twain
A great expansion
For those who have enjoyed playing AOE2, AOE3 and TWC TAD is a must have expansion pack that allows you too take control of some new civilisations that each have a unique twist on... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ryan
Interesting addition will suit hardened fans
This add-on allows you to play as Japan, China or India. Each has its own unique battle units and technological advantages. Read more
Published 22 months ago by M. McManus
Another excellent game from ensemble studios
Although just an expansion pack this game has enough content and new additions to reawaken my thirst for the game. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by Ms. C. Woodhead
Brilliant, but shies away from the point a little.
This expansion is brilliant in almost every regard! It's just as good AOE 3 as the others, and everything it brings in blows what the war chiefs brings in out of the water! Read more
Published on 21 July 2009 by S. Lockwood
Good RTS but not the best
The game is decent at best. But its cheap so how can I complain?
A good add on and the units are very diverse. Read more
A good add on and the units are very diverse. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by John
great
this game is brilliant, lots of fun and interesting I have learnt a lot from it.
Published on 25 Mar 2009
Great graphs
I am a fan of oriental history, and let me say that this game is quite faithful to it. I like the idea of the campaign of a shogun try to unite a nation, its obvious that did not... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Antonio M. C. Jeronimo
A little disappointed but still good.
I think this game is not as good as the Warchiefs expansion. Firstly it is much easier and less challenging - I waltzed through this game in ultra quick time so it does not have... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by Mr. D. G. Koh
The asian dynasties
I eagerly awaited this and was not dissapointed the new civs are properly diffrent and not just diffrent pictures and there are many minor tweaks that make the game much more... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2007 by Shoe2190
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