Age of Empires® III (2007)
Effective September 1, 2021, the multiplayer service for the 2007 version of Age of Empires III: Complete Collection currently on Steam will no longer function. The critical factor driving this change is that the ESO domain on which this multiplayer service currently resides is no longer under Microsoft’s control and it will be repurposed by its new owners on that date.
To continue accessing the multiplayer services: We have created a patch that points to a new backend owned by Microsoft that you must manually install prior to September 1, 2021. Due to the age of the title, we have no way to automatically apply the patch for you and you will have to come to our website download linked below to apply the patch manually. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The AgeIIIESOPatch_Full will allow you to access multiplayer services without routing through the deprecated ESO service. It is important to install the patch for additional stability and reliability in the multiplayer environment and avoid issues accessing multiplayer matches. Download and install the patch manually from the official ageofempires.com website: yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and determine the outcome of its struggles for power.
Game Discussion
Steam User 19
They took this off the steam store, which i mean to be expected it got old, donno if writing a review is worth it or not but hey if you still own the original game here, what's up? :3 why you looking at reviews for an unplayable version of this game on steam (unless you still have it) regardless i'm glad you're here. the colonial aesthetic to this game has always been a fascination of mine, i was a big nerd for the american revolution as a kid simply because i thought Redcoats looked super cool, it's that child like awe for me i guess and this game was also the first AoE game i ever played (which shows cuz i suck at any other AoE) i remember messing around alot in like the scenario creator or whatever it was, just spawning in a bunch of units and making them fight eachother and that was alot of fun for me. i also remember playing this game against my stepdad and the rage and annoyance i felt when he would spam me with sheep and just end up maxing my pop cap. good memories, good nostalgia. i recommend no matter which version of the game it is. Thank you for your time and reading this. Have a good rest of your day.
Steam User 9
Arcadey, Samey, Formulaic, CD ROM, Mum and Dad's Computer, Vegemite sandwhiches for Lunch, 1 hour on the Weekends, "who are we playing as", Sleepovers, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Nostalgia, Safety.
Steam User 7
Muh childhood. Got all the boxed sets from my aunt and uncle.
Very hebrew and yet very anti-hebrew that they removed this off the store to push their dog s h i t "definitive" edition. Must hate money?
I am absolutely flabbergasted.
Steam User 6
A classic RTS with great colonial-era flair. Beautiful maps, strong factions, and the home city system keep battles varied and fun. Too bad it's no longer on steam.
Steam User 4
Best game ever imo. The playtime 14 hours in steam is just after I purchased the game in Steam, but my playtime was way above that. This game has so much memories.
Steam User 4
I know this game is no longer available on the store, but this is a legendary game. This is the first game that I played as a kid and still remember late nights trying to play one more game. Mechanically, this game is comparable to Sid's Civ but far more enjoyable out of personal preference. The greatest thing about this game in my mind was the custom campaign maker. At this point, I have spent roughly 50% of my total game time in the campaign editor.
Also, very early style multiplayer experience. The last time I logged into this game there was still a small but dedicated community powering up multiplayer games to cav spam. I hope you enjoy this game as much as I have.
Steam User 4
The colonial era combined with the classical music creates an atmosphere that pulls you in. The rock-paper-scissors -esque combat is fun and creates a jolly good challenge. The campaign creates great set pieces and Skirmish is fun for awhile. Sad that the multiplayer was shut down. Other than that, it's superior to the Definitive edition in many ways.