To help players get started, Empire Earth III includes an in-game tutorial. The game also includes a multiplayer component for up to eight players, though it's almost identical to the single-player skirmish mode. In the single-player mode of Empire Earth III, you can either play a world domination game (in lieu of the previously scripted campaigns) or a customizable skirmish mode. The decision to drastically minimize the game was probably made due to criticism that EE2 had become too complicated, and the addition of features such as picture-in-picture and the citizen manager were just unnecessary bloat. Now after having spent a couple of weeks putting it through its paces, I can honestly say I wish they had stopped at Empire Earth II.Įmpire Earth III is a substantially simplified version of the two previous offerings.
Like so many other hardcore RTS fans, I have eagerly awaited the arrival of Empire Earth III.
