Just like I remembered...AWESOME!
Graphics//
The graphics in AOE III are a huge step-up from the previous game. It's nice to see when your destroying a buildings as it falls apart in pieces. The water looks amazing and reflects very well. The shadows are nicely done too. Though, not the greatest graphics, AOE III has improvement from previous games.
Sound//
AOE III does a nice job with sound. If your far away from a major battle you can still the cannons blowing through the walls of buildings and clashing of swords. Nature in AOE III is amazing, you can hear just about everything that is around you. The voice acting is alright, nothing to special.
Gameplay//
Gameplay is just about the same in AOE III. Nothing has really changed that I've noticed. The only major thing is you can build a query and train five soldiers at a time. All in all, gameplay is just about the same. You can pick up on the controls pretty easy. Nothing to hard about the controls.
Overall//
Overall, AOE III is awesome. Just like the games before it, it's still AOE. Nothing has really changed. Improvement on graphics. Your army seems more lively this time. It's to watch the battles between two different armies because at the end of the battle the winning team cheers and that's always fun to see your side cheer! I would recommend this game to anybody. Gotta love the RTS!