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A true step up in the quality from a classic game

Advantages: Stunning graphics, amazing gameplay, simple to play, great audio, difficulty can be changed
Disadvantages: 200 people population limit

Age of Empires has always been one of the games for the pc that I have found impressive but now it has taken the next step and become a great game with impressive graphics, sounds, gameplay and every other aspect being beyond just impressive leading to the overall package being amazing. I purchased this game with the belief that there was no way that this could top what was an extremely impressive game in Age of Empires 2 but Age of Empires 3 has ...
...let me start by saying that yes there is still the unfortunate population limit but with the amazing new presentation standards that this game achieves it is not so noticeable as you are mesmorised by the beautifully rendered trees and the shadows they are casting. I can't give this game enough praise and had expected problems as I had heard that issues were known with Windows Vista and that the game can run slow but I have not seen any of these ...

tangoman1984 28.10.2009 · Read full review

Review of Age of Empires III (PC)

Great product

Advantages: Brilliant game
Disadvantages: Nothing

Rome Total War is the third game made by the Total War series. It has improved upon Shogun Total War and Medieval Total War and has embarked on a new era. There has only been one game made after Rome Total War which is Empire Total War, although in my opinion, Rome Total War is better. In Rome Total War you can decide to be the leader of several different factions. You can choose to lead a segment of the Romans, or you can be the enemies of Rome ...
...also an option. Overview At the beginning of the game you start with a couple of cities and a small army with your faction leader at command. The game is split into turns like most strategy games and one turn lasts six months. In Winter battles in Europe can become very tricky due to blizzards and in Africa in Summer your armies wearing metal can get tired very easily. You can then begin taking over towns and try to take over the whole world. The ...

E1n1no 13.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Rome: Total War (PC)

Ultimate strategy game

Advantages: Immersive, great graphics, balanced races, deep strategy elements
Disadvantages: Steep learning curve

If your researching this game, your obviously a stratagy fanatic, and i promise this game will fufil your desires!! The graphics are beautiful, and the scale and scope of this game is magnificent. However, one MAIN gripe is the lack of any single player campaign. This will turn off a lot of players. Although you can fight skirmishs to hone your skills, the real battle in online! However, if you dont mind playing long games, then you can really be ...
...simply huge!!! I really love this game, but there is a VERY steep learning curve, its not easy. Of the three main races, it seems Advent is an obvious choice, as they are very well balanced.The TEC (human race) are tough to play, and you need decent allies to pull it off due to the massive economy they can produce. The vasari are also tough to play, and suit aggressive players due to the toughness of their ships. This game has a lot of elements ...

feralspecies 24.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Sins Of A Solar Empire (PC)

One of the best real time strategy games just got even better!

Advantages: co-op and multi-play, great graphics, new races and units, epic campaigns
Disadvantages: you need a high spec PC to play

Relic Entertainment's Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War have been one of the leading contenders for the RTS (Real-time strategy) throne in recent years. In which time the game has released three expansions. Now it is time for the dawn of a new era - it is time for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - a new breed of challenger to continue where the original left off! This second major release includes the long awaited introduction of the Tyranid race, ...
...Upon completing missions in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II you will be given attribute points to build your character to your specification to suit your style of play, along with various wargear to enhance unit abilities such as energy based abilities, global abilities, ranged abilities limited use abilities, battle cry, demolition charges, combat jumps, drop pod abilities, focus fire, frag grenades, infiltrate and high powered shots, along with ...

Lehen 16.06.2009 · Read full review

Review of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC)

Adding 'More craft' to the war RPG genre.

Advantages: Forces you to employ more tactics into your gameplay than previous titles.
Disadvantages: Dramatic increase in difficulty levels may overwhelm some players. No Orc campaign in main plot.

...unanswered questions that those playing Warcraft III Reign of Chaos may have. Such as what happened to Illidan, what other secrets this enigmatic world holds, and what has happened to the remnants of the burning legion. This follows the fallout of all undertakings of the Reign of Chaos title. In the night elf campaign, Maiev Shadowsong, former warden guarding Illidan's tomb, pursuing her vengeance to capture the demonic Illidan. Alas, he is not alone. ...
...the depths to fight by his side. Suffice to say, he does not wish to go quietly, and sets about numerous attempts to steal sacred, magical artefacts that he intends to unleash upon the world. In the human campaign, you also fight as Prince Kael'thas, leader of the survivors of the Quel'Thalas as they seek a new purpose in the world, and seek a cure to their addiction to magic. Lastly, the undead campaign sees you return to what is now King Arthas, ...

Sbriers1 13.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Expansion Pack (PC)