Windows XP is the show-stopper for me
User Rating: 2.5 | Age of Empires III PC
I am a big fan of the Age of Empire series. Few franchises have this kind of longevity but the games were always well-done and made for quick, enjoyable gameplay. The latest offering from Microsoft requires Windows XP. I am *not* a fan of Windows XP so I will not be purchasing this game. Ever. For me, it is a shamless attempt by Microsoft to force us all to use their latest operating system. I'm a Win2k user (and fan). I hate Windows XP and may give up on PC games altogether if Windows continues its current decline. I did manage to play the demo on a machine at work and I have to say: I hate the camera perspective in this game. I feel like my face is being rammed into the map. I keep wanting to back off and get a bigger overall view (like in the old games), but it's possible. I have instead opted to spend my RTS money on Warhammer 40k. That is a truly great game.
