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==Reception== {{Reception |GSpot = 7.5/10<ref name="GameSpotreview" /> |GSpy ={{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="GameSpyreview" /> |IGN = 8.0/10<ref name="IGNreview" /> | |MC = 81%<ref name=metacritic /> |GR = 79%<ref name=GameRankings /> }} ''Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties'' was received positively by reviewers, with an average score of approximately 80%.<ref name=metacritic>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/ageofempires3theasiandynasties?q=Age%20of%20Empires%20III:%20The%20Asian%20Dynasties |title=Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (pc: 2007)|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=2008-01-15}}</ref><ref name=GameRankings>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/939516.asp |title= Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties β PC|publisher=[[Game Rankings]]|accessdate=2008-01-15}}</ref> This was similar to the reception of ''Age of Empires III''. [[IGN]] praised the graphics in ''Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties'', noting the graphics engine used in the game was strong enough to support the game; able to "render high-level battlefield action and ground-level cinematics easily".<ref name="IGNreview">{{Cite web | url = http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/829/829562p3.html | title = IGN review, page 3 | author = Steve Butts | accessdate = 2007-10-23 | date = 2007-10-23 | publisher = IGN}}</ref> [[Gamespot]] agreed, approving of the added "visual pizzazz" in the form of Wonders, buildings, and units.<ref name="GameSpotreview" /> The greatest praise came from [[GameSpy]] though; reviewer Tom Chick described the "gorgeous pagodas, arches, minarets and colors" as "a rare and generous package of new visuals".<ref name="GameSpyreview">{{Cite web | url = http://au.pc.gamespy.com/pc/age-of-empires-iii-the-asian-dynasties/830070p1.html | title = GameSpy review | author = Tom Chick | accessdate = 2007-10-24 | date = 2007-10-24 | publisher = [[GameSpy]]}}</ref> IGN called the game's voice acting "great", also praising the "livelike" sounds of the characters.<ref name="IGNreview" /> Gamespot disagreed, complaining that the audio was overly similar to past games in the series.<ref name="IGNreview" /> The gameplay generally received praise from reviewers, with some caveats. While IGN's Steve Butts "loved" the game's new units and operations, he complained of a predictability in the missions, asking for more surprises.<ref name="IGNreview" /> Gamespot's Jason Ocampo agreed, noting that the "campaigns feature familiar plot twists", while praising the "new twists" on the ''Age of Empires'' series-style gameplay.<ref name="GameSpotreview" /> GameSpy noted that some of the changes were well overdue. However, the gameplay was given a big ticket, with the hypothetical question posed; "Ever play an expansion or sequel and then realize you can never go back to its predecessor because you've been spoiled by the new?"<ref name="GameSpyreview" />
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