Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Category: Strategy
Release Dates
N Amer - 10/17/2006
GameZone's Review
9.5
GZ Rating
Gameplay | 9.3 |
Graphics | 9.4 |
Sound | 9.3 |
Difficulty | Medium |
Concept | 9.5 |
Multiplayer | 9.5 |
Overall | 9.5 |
Reviewer: Michael Knutson
Review Date: 10/17/2006
Showing off the power of the home nations
Full Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs Review
8.5
GameZone's Preview
Steven Hopper - 05/11/2006
The first expansion for Age of Empires III puts players in the sho- er, moccasins of three different Native American civilizations.
Full Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs Preview
News
Xbox 360 Gears Up for Its Second Holiday Season and Beyond
Windows Vista Ushers in New Era of Gameplay
Microsoft unveils powerful Games for Windows lineup and more at 2007 CES
World Cyber Games Holiday Clash Tournament Broadcast on eSportsTV
Web-based videogame broadcaster presents on-demand and live streaming media for all-new WCG online competition
Games for Windows Titles Fly, Splash and March Onto Shelves in Time for
the Holidays
Games for Windows delivers excitement for gamers this holiday season with highly anticipated titles such as “Flight Simulator X,” which lands in stores today.
Microsoft Showcases PC and 360 Line-up at Leipzig
Playable games, demonstrations, and exclusive announcements for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows take over the Games Convention
Description
“Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs” is the new expansion pack for the best-selling real-time strategy (RTS) title of 2005*: “Age of Empires III” from Ensemble Studios and Microsoft Game Studios. “Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs” will engage gamers of all ages and types in epic warfare in the Americas, where they will lead proud, playable native civilizations to expand their empire and fight for control of the Americas. “Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs” is the latest installment in the award-winning “Age of Empires” franchise and continues Ensemble’s stellar track record of delivering innovative RTS games experiences.
Features
- Playable Native American civilizations.
Lead one of three proud Native American civilizations, including the Iroquois Confederacy, Sioux Nation and Aztecs, to expand their empires and fight for control of the Americas. Each Native American civilization will have its own unique units, led by the powerful WarChief unit, buildings reflecting each culture’s architectural style, and a distinct approach to its Home City feature. - Gripping new single-player campaign.
Age of Empires: The WarChiefs will introduce a new single-player campaign that continues the saga from Age of Empires III. Play through 15 new missions with a rich story and a cast of characters that interact with real historic figures and events. - Enhancements to European civilizations.
The expansion pack will also provide exciting additions to existing European civilizations, with new Home City content, new units including new mercenaries, and new ways to look at your card deck. - Extended gameplay.
Experience more of everything, including new random maps of unique locations in the Americas not featured in the original Age of Empires III, additional native allies and units, more statistics tracking, and new ways to play.
Hardware Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows® XP
- PC with 1.4 GHz equivalent or higher processor
- 256 MB of system RAM
- 2 GB available hard disk space
- 32x speed or faster CD-ROM drive
- 64 MB video card with support for hardware transformation and lighting required
- Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
- 56.6 Kbps or better modem for online play
Latest Game Comments (0)
Purchase Options
ESRB Rating
Latest Downloads
>Demo
Industry Critic Reviews
Industry Critic Previews
GameZone's Partners
Other Sources