Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy video game developed by Tantalus Media and Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios.[1] It is a remaster of the original game Age of Empires III, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original. It features significantly improved visuals, a remastered soundtrack, two new game modes, and two new civilizations. It includes all previous expansions from the original game. It was released on October 15, 2020.[2]

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Xbox Game Studios
Director(s)Adam Isgreen
SeriesAge of Empires
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseOctober 15, 2020
Genre(s)Real-time strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay
Gameplay of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.

The core gameplay elements are shared heavily with the original but Definitive Edition builds upon it. The remaster includes new 4K Ultra HD graphics, rebuilt 3D assets, improved destruction animations on buildings, a spectator mode, an overhauled and scalable UI, mod support, new server-based online multiplayer with cross-network play, new maps, and remastered sounds and music. It features two new civilizations: Inca and Swedes with two new game modes: The Art of War and Historical Battles. It includes all previous expansions from the original game (The WarChiefs, The Asian Dynasties).[2][3][1]

The AI was improved, and a new ‘extreme’ difficulty level was added. The number of cheats AI uses in the original game was reduced. The new AI can micromanage now, it's much better at picking units, reading the map, reading its opponent's army, making well-rounded army compositions, retreating from lost battles, and hit-and-run tactics on the highest levels.[4][3]

Release

On August 21, 2017 at Gamescom, Microsoft announced Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.[5] On August 20, 2019, Microsoft announced Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition was in development by Tantalus Media.[6] On August 27, 2020, Microsoft revealed the announce trailer at Gamescom.[7] It was released on Steam, Windows Store and Xbox Game Pass on October 15, 2020[8][1]

Reception

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic with a score of 75/100 from 46 reviews.[9] Windows Central's Samuel Tolbert praised the new graphics and campaign changes but criticized the AI path finding.[14]

References
  1. "Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  2. Isgreen, Adam (August 27, 2020). "Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Launching October 15th, Pre-Order Now". Xbox Wire. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  3. Forgotten Empires. "Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition". Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  4. Talbot, Carrie (September 11, 2020). "Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition – no other RTS "does what it does"". Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  5. Knezevic, Kevin (August 21, 2017). "Age Of Empires 2 And 3 Remasters Announced". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  6. "Gamescom 2019 - Microsoft's new Age of Empires arm isn't a developer, firm overseeing other studios working on IP". PC Games Insider. August 20, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  7. Mobley, Joshua (August 27, 2020). "Age of Empires III: Definitive Trailer". gamespot.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  8. Boddy, Zachary (August 27, 2020). "Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition joins Xbox Game Pass for PC October 15, pre-order now". windowscentral.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  9. "Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  10. "Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition". GameStar (in German). Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  11. Bolding, Jon (October 21, 2020). "Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition Review". IGN. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  12. Zak, Robert (October 16, 2020). "Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition review". PC Gamer. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  13. Mojola, Renata (October 14, 2020). "Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition review – definitely definitive". PCGamesN. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  14. "Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Review — Revolutionizing for a solid new experience". Windows Central. October 14, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
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