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Warhammer
12-16-2005, 09:46 AM
I have a chance to pick up AOE3 for $20. Is it worth it? I'm not a huge fan of the RTS genre, but I do like Dawn of War which is an RTS. Should I pick it up?
Vince
12-16-2005, 10:13 AM
I have never played the game, so this probably isn't the advice you're looking for...

...but in my opinion, a game has to really suck to not be worth $20. I mean, how long does it take you to recoup the losses from that? An hour?

That being said, if you're not a fan of the RTS genre, then the game probably isn't for you, from what I recall of the AOE series.
Warhammer
12-16-2005, 11:00 AM
That's exactly the conundrum that I am in. A well done RTS is great, I just don't think that many are well done. But, for $20 how can you go wrong? But, that is $20 that could go towards another better game.
WrongWay
12-16-2005, 11:13 AM
That's exactly the conundrum that I am in. A well done RTS is great, I just don't think that many are well done. But, for $20 how can you go wrong? But, that is $20 that could go towards another better game.So, what happens if that $20 goes toward a game that sucks? What is the saying $20 on 1 game that sucks is better than $60 dollars on 1 game that sucks. AOE3 has it's followers that love it for what it is.

Go with AOE3 for $20.00. And please post a link if this is sime kind of online deal.
Warhammer
12-16-2005, 11:17 AM
I don't go out and spend a lot of money on games unless I know I will like it. That may keep me from buying some games that I might like, but I'd rather be too cautious than frivolous with my gaming money.
Draft Dodger
12-16-2005, 11:18 AM
That's exactly the conundrum that I am in. A well done RTS is great, I just don't think that many are well done. But, for $20 how can you go wrong? But, that is $20 that could go towards another better game.

my review: http://www.gamenikki.com/g3/reviews/pc/Display.php?id=1

It's good. Very solid. Not sure that I'd call it great, but, I'm not a huge fan of RTS.

Is it worth $20? yeah, I think so.
Gallifrey
12-16-2005, 11:19 AM
I have played for years all in the series but the new AOE3.

I did have a friend who has it give me the low down, and it sounds like an improved version of the others.
For $20 you will have hours of fun, for sure. Play some friends online and crush you buddies cities and you will be very happy you spent the 20 bucks.
jbmagic
12-16-2005, 12:21 PM
whats better AOE 3 or Empire Earth 2?
GoldenEagle
12-16-2005, 12:21 PM
Is this some place in Memphis?
Warhammer
12-16-2005, 12:46 PM
A garage sale website my wife goes to. Yes, it is local.
GoldenEagle
12-16-2005, 02:40 PM
A garage sale website my wife goes to. Yes, it is local.
Do they have more than one copy?
Warhammer
12-16-2005, 03:05 PM
No.
Gallifrey
12-16-2005, 04:40 PM
whats better AOE 3 or Empire Earth 2?

Wow, I was just thinking about that. Anyone have both?