Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

October 15, 2020

Real-Time StrategyStrategy PC

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay. Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and …

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Afshin Piroozi Zoomg Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a successful remaster of a successful game that will offer a delightful experience especially for fans of the original version."

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Alejandro Alcolea Huertos Hobby Consolas Oct 2020
88.0 /100

"If you didn&s;t like the original, you probably won&s;t like this one either, but it is a spectacular RTS that improves in graphics and details such as the balance between the factions and the historical representation. And it&s;s included in …"

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a fantastic job of remastering and enhancing the original. Graphics, historical representation, gameplay ... Only some problems in the AI ​​take us back to ancient times."

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Alfonso Cánovas Areajugones Oct 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"Xbox Games Studios is back in charge with a great adaptation of one of the world&s;s most iconic installments of strategy loaded with new features in one of the best remasters remembered in today&s;s landscape"

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Amerigo Cirelli VGN Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"The Tantalus team, the architect of this remastered, has, on the whole, done a good job. Age Of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers the ability to retrieve all the content of the original game (and some extras) in one solution …"

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Ben Lombardo GamingTrend Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"Microsoft has finally brought Age of Empires 3 out of the dark ages and fans are able to return to the game that they know and love. There&s;s a lot of quality of life changes to be found with the …"

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Branislav Kohút SECTOR.sk Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Still unique RTS is back with improved graphics, rich content and new complements. The Only disappointment is poor AI."

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Chris Wray Wccftech Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is an undeniable and great improvement on the original. Featuring a huge amount of content, including some brand-new game modes, as well as a revamped and improved portion of the original campaign, there&s;s a …"

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"We hope that Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is the last step towards the fourth chapter, but this farewell has not a sad taste."

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Daniel Nichols New Game Network Oct 2020
71.0 /100

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a fun RTS. Historical Battles are a highlight and it&s;s an easy game to grasp for newcomers with tutorials and the Art of War mode. However, bugs, lack of variety and a grindy …"

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Denis Korolev GameMAG Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

10.0

Gameplay

10.0

Story

10.0

"No matter how you felt about undoubtedly polarizing Age of Empires 3 before, the dev teams at Tantalus Media and Forgotten Empires gave us a chance to relive nostalgic days that already long gone. Now this classic game feels a …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Age of Empires III Definitive Edition is a lovingly reworked classic of the RTS genre that modernises in all the right ways. It also serves as the perfect way to prepare for next year&s;s long awaited Age of Empires IV."

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Engin Vural Oyungezer Online Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"A thoroughly revamped, revamped, expanded Age of Empires experience. With this much content and at such a price, you can buy and play without hesitation."

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Fran Soto Hardcore Gamer Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is the remaster the game deserves."

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Igor Chrzanowski PPE.pl Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"Nevertheless, if you get through such sporadic difficulties, which will probably be patched up soon, with the refreshed Age of Empires III you will be having a great time! I will write it directly - such games are simply not …"

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James Paley COGconnected Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"If you’ve got fond memories of this series, then the Definitive Edition of AoE 3 will hook you good. This new model looks and sounds great, there’s a ton of new battlefields to conquer, and new ways to do that …"

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Jason Eckhardt Impulsegamer Oct 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Age Of Empires 3 Definitive Edition beings 4k resolution to a 15 year old game and does a beautiful job,"

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Jonathan Bolding PC Gamer Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

40.0

"Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition preserves for posterity the core of this weirdest 00s RTS experiments while making some much-needed changes. Love it or hate it, the definitive edition is Age of Empires 3 amplified."

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Khayl Adam Push Square Oct 2020
70.0 /100

"That being said, Age of Empires III Definitive Edition is a fantastic trip down memory lane, and the goosebumps I felt hearing that title theme again were very real. But without that nostalgia factor driving you onward, I just wonder …"

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Laura Trujillo Generación Xbox Oct 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

91.0

Story

76.0

"The classic RTS returns with a face wash that shows us its graphic boost."

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Luca Del Pizzo Everyeye.it Oct 2020
85.0 /100

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a package with clear and eloquent perspectives. It is a generous reproposition, in which functional filings intersect in the management of playful mechanics and an important aesthetic modernization. The solidity of the transaction …"

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Luis Sánchez LevelUp Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

62.0

"Quality of life improvements, the new UI, and even Historical Battle mode, are additions highly appreciated; however, they are not enough justification to return to Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, unless you are already a die hard fan."

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Madeline Ricchiuto Tom&s;s Guide Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"It&s;s not a Final Fantasy 7 style remake, but the Definitive Edition comes closer to a remake than a simple remaster can, and that goes a long way to making the game enjoyable for the modern gaming audience."

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Marshall Honorof Tom&s;s Guide Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition still possesses some of the original game&s;s flaws, but also builds on a lot of its charms in ambitious and satisfying ways."

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Matthew Zimmari Press Start Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

10.0

Gameplay

10.0

Story

10.0

"Completing the updated trilogy, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition breathes new life into the franchise with the impending fourth instalment on the horizon. Fans of the original are sure to love the tweaks to the gameplay and graphics as …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Oct 2020
85.0 /100

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a great remake, packing in loads of new content and addressing some issues that other developers might simply have swept under the rug."

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Mikel Pernia SomosXbox Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition complies, because it is known to be a remaster. But it goes further, because it adds new features, options and game modes. This is why a bittersweet taste may remain because more could have …"

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Patrick Sklar TheGamer Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"All in all, Age Of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is still a solid game. Its single-player content will last you over a dozen hours, and its multiplayer matches will last you several dozen more. While there is no longer that …"

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Rami Bououd Gameblog Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is still a good strategy game. The developers filled the title&s;s content with historical battles, tutorials on their gameplay mechanics and two new factions, as well as trying to bring the graphics up to …"

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Renata Mojola PCGamesN Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

58.0

"It ticks all the boxes it promised to, but feels like it could&s;ve gone further with improvements to gameplay, home cities for new civs, and AI."

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Risto Karinkanta KonsoliFIN Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a well-executed, modernized update of a classic RTS game. It enhances the original with updated graphics, a refined interface, new civilizations, gameplay modes, and built-in expansions—all without breaking the core experience. The familiar …"

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Robert Gammon GameSpew Oct 2020
60.0 /100

"It comes down to the fact that Age of Empires III has never been the best at fundamental RTS gameplay. The Definitive Edition has done a great job of bringing the title into the modern age with beautiful visuals and …"

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Robert Zak PC Gamer Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"A modest remaster of a fun but flawed RTS that&s;s stuck in the ever-lengthening shadow of its predecessor."

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Samuel Tolbert Windows Central Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Smart and much-needed changes bring Age of Empires III to a new level, providing a quality strategy experience newcomers and lifelong fans are both likely to enjoy."

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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"The work tantalums Media and Forgotten Empires have done is impressive. Not only do they manage to capture the essence of the original work, but somehow give us a title that more closely resembles the memories we have than the …"

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Stefano Castagnola IGN Italy Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Not the best in the series but still fun and engaging, that comes with a few new gameplay modes, two civilizations and restored graphics."

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Taylor King Checkpoint Gaming Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"A few bugs here and there and some weird performance ticks aside, this remastered version of Age of Empires III, certainly qualifies to receive the ‘Definitive Edition’ moniker. The updated visuals and compatibility with today’s PCs, combined with the entire …"

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Toby Arguello Screen Rant Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"It&s;s not a complete overhaul like other recent remakes, but with a new Age of Empires game to release in the future, it&s;s more than enough to get players old and new on board with Age of Empires III: Definitive …"

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Will Borger IGN Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Age of Empires 3 is still flawed, but Forgotten Empires and Tantalus Media have delivered an excellent remaster that improves the game in almost every way."

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