Game play is just as better, if not better, than Age of Empires III. The addition of more units and maps adds infinitely more possibilities. Unfortunately, the cavalry are just as useless as ever. This expansion adds more artillery--and more powerful artillery--which reduces the necessity of strategy. The addition of the consulate and export increases the possibilities and outcomes. As for the addition of new game types (regicide, King of the Hill, Treaty), the game is finally complete. The campaign is slightly shorter than I would have hoped, but it is still well done and fun to play. The scenario editor is still "iffy", but the elephants are completely awesome. Two thumbs up!

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Mircosoft Has Out Done Them Selfs Again, I Own Every Age of Empire Game Made By Them And Each One Is Different. And It Also Gives Some History About What It Was Like In Each Era In Time. And If They Continue To Make More Age of Empire Games I Will Keep On Buying Them. I Would Recommend The

Whole Age of Empire Series.

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I have played AOE II, and AOE III. For some reason, I never really got into AOE III, until I got this expansion and The Warchiefs. They really complete this version of AOE III.

The different game play options are awesome. With no fighting treaties for 10,20 and 30 minutes, King of the Hill, Regular Supremacy, and Death Match.

If you liked AOE II, you will really enjoy this expansion. I would recommend a decent graphics card and at least a duo core processor, or the slight delays in game play will drive you nuts.

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This game is really good i thought it was great. It has nice features and it gives you the original game with it, so you wouldn't even need to buy the original game in th first place. This game was great i would recommend it for people who like AOE 2 with the building of the wonders.

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This expansion to AOE:3 was the icing on the cake. If your into these types of games, this is the best choice. No other manufacturer has made a better real time game than Age of Empires.

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latsest step in the aoe line.each step has more.more graphics,more complexityif you liked aoe 2 and its cousinns you will love this.as an offshoot of iii

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Well i dont want to spoil anyone by giving out too many details about China, India and Japan. ill just say that 3 new nations are unique, fun and easy to play with. All have specific only to them cards, wonders, military units. The artists at Big Huge Games did a great job of capturing the unique building structures for the new factions too. They all share similar economic tree but have elemets that distinct them like Japan can't hunt but has Cherry Orchard, and its houses serve as shrines that attract wild animals and generate 3 different resources one ata time. India cant kill cows from lifestock but uses them to gather Export, a new resource which you can spend to buy some units from Consulate where you ally with European nations. Each new side has own strategy it can implement. India relies heavily on Elephants, China on its Banner Army. Its very fun, voice acting of villagers is excellent and amuzing as always so its really a joy to listen villagers speak back on new languages. Graphics are passable, they are a bit oldy compared to some other rts games on the market but the gameplay is what counts. Its a rare and generous package of new visuals, new gameplay, and absolutely crucial improvements to the core game. If you weren't an Age III fan before Asian Dynasties, get ready to be one now. A good title for fans, worth buying for those hoping for a reinvigoration of the series.

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I've always been a huge AOE fan, but in the past few years, I haven't really kept up with my playing. Recently, I've been really getting back into the Japanese and Asian culture, and I found out about this expansion. I downloaded and installed the demo with ease. The first warning sign I found; the moment I initalized the software, I was given a warning that my video card couldn't support the game. I'm running an intergrated intel video card, the basic one that came with my PC. I proceeded anyways, for I laugh in the face of system failures.

The demo consists of a 1-level scenario, skirmish mode, and even a multiplayer mode. I was disappointed with the lack of game missions, but found skirmish mode to be more than enjoyable! An extremely cool feature is the ability to build a "deck" of "cards". These cards are essentially bonuses that add to game play. One example is a card that gives you seven samurai. In order to unlock new cards, you have to gain experience through playing skirmish mode. The cards are completely optional; you don't NEED to use the cards to win, but they add such awesome effects! My favorite has to be the "dojo" card, which creates a dojo building that generates armies for no cost (accept to population). Overall, I am extremly pleased with the game play, especially with the amount replay value!

Now the con: you need a decent graphics card to really enjoy this game. The graphics were fantastic, even at 600x800. But during large battles, specifically sea battles, I ran in to major lag, and several times I had to reboot my system.

Overall, awesome demo, which left me with positive impressions.

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Exelente para jugar sus misiones en casa, practicar estrategia y lanzarce a jugar online en el servidor de microsoft que trae incorporado...

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This game is by far the funnest online mulitplayer experience out there. If you are looking to buy this game for purposes other than mulitplayer i suggest u don't. The ranking system of eso is amazing so well accurate over 4,000 ppl online at one time.

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This is not too different from the original AoE3, which dissapointed me in the same exact way. Now, I'm not speaking for everyone, but I personally think an RTS should offer exciting and creative campaign play as well as free-flowing sandbox (that is, custom map) games as well.

Being a long fan of the Starcraft/Warcraft duo, my expectations are probably a bit spoiled. ;) Nevertheless, the campaigns in AoE are marvellous and extremely entertaining.

The same can't be said, however, for the custom games, which lack depth. I find even the largest maps incredibly small, and am not a fan of the circular frame they try to take on. Yet both those minor details can be easily overlooked if not for the lack of creativity in their generation. Resources and topography are completely symmetrical, and made even on both sides. This conveys to the player that they are strictly made for RAW play, and lack all efforts of creativity or poetic value to the game outside of the single-player campaign.

However, if the campaigns are the only thing AoE wished to make their games winners, you can say they've managed. For me, however, the game is a little too restricted toward free play.

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I have lots of added fun with this all the time now. More maps, new

explorer abilities like stun and team/twin explorers! I found a new icon

in the upper-right of descriptions that allow you to read about all the

Real-life-history involved with the items. Sure glad I finally found

that! Jeff in TX

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I think Microsoft has consistently maintained a high quality series.

I think it is the best AI game on the market today.....I am very pleased.

Asian Dynasty is the icing on the cake...I just love it.

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Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Expansion Pack

I thoroughly enjoyed the new civilizations and their corresponding technologies. I've played all the new single player scenarios.

I only wished the designers would have incorporated more civ-specific music.

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I am a 51 yr old married female and I have the best time builing my empire and conquering the world. It is a wonderful real time stratagey game. Age of Empires II conqerours is also great.

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