“Expand your empire in the Eastern world with this expansion set”

Age of Empires III strikes back with a new expansion pack and takes you to the Ancient Eastern empires. As with any other Age of Empires adventure, The Asian Dynasties is designed with an incredible level of detail, creating an involving atmosphere that makes the game really enjoyable.

In this sense, every single element in this demo is designed according to Asian stereotypes, from player menus to background music and including, of course, buildings, cities and military units. Also, if you have played any of the previous Age of Empires, you'll master the controls in no time, as they remain just the same; if not, don't worry because they're easy to learn.

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is pure strategy: you'll have to gather resources, build your town, create and army and battle against the enemy. This demo only allows you to get a sneak peek of the whole game but the overall impression was good... at least for an Age of Empires fan like me.

Age of Empires strikes back with more nations, more units, more challenges and more fun for you.

Languages:

English

Notes:

This demo does not require to have the original Age Of Empires III game installed

Limitations:

30 day Trial Period The trial version of Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties allows players to play as the new Japanese civilization, or as the imperialistic British. Players also have the opportunity to try out the new random map Honshu, and the King of the Hill game type.

OS requirements for Age of Empires III:

OS: WinXP/Vista

Minimum requirements:

Processor: 1,4 GHz
Memory: 256 MB
Video: 64 MB
DirectX 9.0c

Recommended requirements:

Processor: 2,8 GHz
Memory: 512 MB
Video: 128 MB

Pros

Perfectly depicted Asian atmosphere
Easy to control
More Age of Empires for all the saga fans

Cons

Demo is too short

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The Asian Dynasties brings the triumph and turmoil of some of history's greatest Asian civilizations to stunning life. Wielding the symbolic power of immense Wonders of the world, lead the armies of China, India or Japan in a struggle for dominance against the European powers, or against each other.

Crush opponents with ranks of new military units, such as the Chinese Flame Thrower, the Indian Siege Elephant, or the fierce Japanese Shogun. Or play the role of master diplomat, and befriend your allies at the Consulate, biding your time and building a force of foreign weaponry that will topple your enemies. In Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, players use the might of the East to bring the world to its knees.

Explore, conquer and extend your empire as you clash with the invaders on the battlefield and drive them into the sea!

Playable Asian Civilizations

Command one of three fierce Asian civilizations: the Indians, the Chinese or the Japanese each with its own unique armies led by powerful warrior Monks, Daimyo, Mansabdars and other special units

Exciting New Single Player Campaigns

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties introduces thrilling new stories into the popular Age of Empires III mythology. Play through three new mini campaigns with new heroes and villains who find themselves in the midst of some of Asia's most pivotal historical events, both factual...and fictional.

New Ways to Play Age of Empires III

With the addition of Wonders of the world and the new Export resource, Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties injects an intriguing level of depth to existing Age of Empires III strategy. If used wisely, these new features can mean the difference between rousing a victory or a humiliating defeat.

An Immersive World

Players will explore an exotic Asian setting over 11 new Random Maps, three new Home Cities, and interactions with new native civilizations, all while battling opponents in new game modes, including King of the Hill, Regicide, and Treaty No-Blockade.