Empire Earth III Review

Players who are into multiplayer matches should be able to enjoy Empire Earth III. There's enough customization options, different units and maps to allow for some decent sessions. Some time will pass before the game's online aspect gets going, but from what we've gathered, the variety of units and unique aspects of each faction should appeal to most strategy buffs.

Who ever chose this shortcut will be hanged!

More pathetic minions to conquer.

It's a shame the same thing cannot be said for the single-player. With nothing to play aside from the unexciting World Domination and Skirmish modes, I honestly cannot say this game is worth your time and money. Now, as you know, a half-way decent plot doesn't necessarily constitute a good strategy game. Rome: Total War has virtually no story, but the historical depth of the main campaign, intricate gameplay and epic atmosphere is more than enough to entangle players. Accenting the World Domination mode, without any backdrop or narrative, was quite simply a huge mistake. With nothing to lure you in -- aside from a variety of units, a few nice tunes and a solid multiplayer -- it would be best if you skipped this one (it's not like you don't have anything better to play).

If you're out for a good RTS, with an engaging single-player, you'd be far better off choosing titles like C&C3: Tiberium Wars, Supreme Commander, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts and so on.