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20.7.2008

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.
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26.10.2007

This is a solid expansion to the AGE OF EMPIRES III, the one you will play for hours at end. Although the 3rd installment of AoE was the weakest of the series (I personally enjoyed much more AGE OF EMPIRES II), I have to admit that I was really pleased by this expansion - and cannot complain but about minor things.After the lukewarm WARCHIEFS, which introduced Native American civilizations, this expansion introduces three major Asian civilizations (Japanese, Chinese, and Indian) - with their corresponding campaigns.The Japanese campaign takes place during the Shogunate civil wars. The Chinese campaign (trying to avoid any...political shoals)is on the fictional discovery of the New World by the Chinese (I would have preferred it to be about the unification of China under the Qin dynasty - but, then again, that would make it quite similar to the Japanese campaign). Finally, the Indian campaign is centered on the uprooting of the British East-India Trading Company.All three campaigns follow a scenario that will surprise you at many points (and frustrate you in some others). Nevertheless, keep in mind that this is an RTS game - so don't expect a JAMES CLAVELL novel plot twists.The graphics are just a notch better than WARCHIEFS, the interface has received only minor retouching strokes and one can rely on finding, once more, the known exceptional gameplay. Not only are the new units carefully balanced, they can be seamlessly incorporated with the previous AGE OF EMPIRES III units. Stacking Samurai infantry against Highlanders anyone? (yes, only one can survive in the end...)My only complain is the music: AoE's are of the games that are played for endless hours. So music is important not to be tiresome. This being the ASIAN DYNASTIES expansion, I felt that the game developers missed the chance of introducing some new and distinctly Japanese, Chinese and Indian tunes. Well, one can always bring his own music I guess...One of the best expansions this year.RECOMMENDED.
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30.12.2010

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.
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18.11.2007

The campaign scenarios are okay, but nothing more; they do introduce you to the period and the units available, and to a certain extent the different strategies required, but historically, they are a bit PC, and if any player is even remotely interested in the periods concerned - read a relevant book from Amazon's listing for a more accurate understanding of the period.That said, most gamers aren't interested in history per se. The gameplay is as before, but to me it seemed that the AI was less versatile, it was a bit like napoleon vs wellington, attack in the same old way, be defeated in the same old way. There is no opportunity within the game for manoeuvrist stategy,but an all-arms force will always prevail over single-type force. Play from defence then on to attack, and you will defeat the AI eventually; learning the technique of each new force enemy is actually the real pleasure in this expansion.I would echo the other reviewer's comment - the music, which has been an important part of the game through all the "Ages" series could, indeed should, have been updated too.Ultimately - worth the money if you like the original game!
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19.7.2010

This add-on allows you to play as Japan, China or India. Each has its own unique battle units and technological advantages. Perhaps the most noticeable difference is the different economic abilities. Asian civilizations cannot hunt for food, they must instead construct shrines which generate food slowly. This will take a fair bit of getting used to for players used to the European civilizations, and on maps with lots of animals to hunt, the inability to hunt could be a major tactical disadvantage.In terms of military, Japan can produce powerful units call "Daimyo", who have a halo effect of boosting the armour and attack points of any units in their orbit. China produces armies in batches from a barracks,which dispatches a mixed army of the type you want, and also has good siege weapons. India has elephants, though they tend to be expensive, both in terms of resources and population limit room.All in all, this is a good addition for hardened fans of the game. More casual fans might find the add-on not particularly useful.
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12.6.2008

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.
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6.10.2009

Although just an expansion pack this game has enough content and new additions to reawaken my thirst for the game. The game oozes quality and stability, for example the graphics are still good even by today's standards and the game has never crashed on me, even playing on full settings, which is more than I can say for the Total War series.The campaign section was just the right length and took you though Japan, China and India. I played it on easy and thought this setting was great.The new cultures have new technologies and bonuses, the new maps on skirmish mode are a nice addition as I expected. It has a massive replayability factor.A very worthy expansion pack.

21.7.2009

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! It's great in every respect but one! The whole point of AOE 3 was the new world, the first explorations of the americas and the natives there. Only one of the 3 campaigns has anything to do with that. But that is the only disappointment. The story is great, and imaginitive. The new cultures are fantastic, and there's even a new resource! Now, what other AOE expansions can say that!!This is a great expansion, but for people who are storyline fussy, this may not be your cup of tea.

8.5.2013

Have not got the chance to play through this one yet as I recently bought the AoE 3 Gold Edition pack and still need to finish it.I will say though that if you are planning on buying Age of Empires 3 and the expansions, make sure you go with the complete collection box instead of buying them separately or buying the gold edition as I did to save some cash.I digress though, it was worth the money as I am a fan of the AoE series and like this one just as much as AoE 2.

18.5.2009

The game is decent at best. But its cheap so how can I complain?A good add on and the units are very diverse.New strategies are introduced with the Chinese, Japanese and Indian nations due to new strengths and weaknesses.Graphics are nice and colourful, voices are done authentically, gameplay is same as always, thus reliable and fun.Shame the music could do more touching up on but hey, thats why we have our own music right?

6.9.2016

Even after some many years from this game's initial release, Age of Empires 3 still stands the test of time and remains among the greatest RTS ever. This expansion pack to Age of Empires 3 game is a must have and adds new maps and civs to the game.The product arrived on time in brand new condition. It's been working absolutely fine for me so i definitely recommend buying from here. Very pleased with purchase.

6.2.2009

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 happened.The graphs was the thing i loved it the trees the sea... way better the the original, but the original were already great, but this expansion... wow, playing with the Japanese for me is...A game worthwhile all around...

21.11.2007

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 freindly. I was dissapointed not to see any new improvments for the natives and the eauropeans but there are alot allready. Overall i thnik this is a very good expansion and worthy of the previous games.

6.7.2011

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 the current system. Incredibly fun to play this has made playing AOE3 even more addictive it's amazing that I get any work done!!

7.11.2019

It’s a really nice game . I just wish that in the description you get warned that you need this one to load any other AOE. Not everyone is game smart?To some parents there isn’t time to shop you trust the information you do understand ?

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