But it does mean that if you’ve always wanted to play an historical RTS, either by yourself or against other players, Age of Empires III could be a very good place to start. This isn’t strictly a good or bad thing - players have been arguing about each game’s relative merits for the last 15 years. Even in its Definitive Edition, Age of Empires III has smaller maps, fewer civilizations and less complicated gameplay than its predecessor.
