Why is this game too poorly rated? Wait till you actually digest the material before you spit out groundless reviews...
Ya, it requires faster cards, faster processors, bigger RAM, and so forth. Ya, it has quite a number of bugs. But it's the best historical stragegy game that's ever made! It's the easiest way to learn history and physics. Plus, it improves logic and manipulative skills.
Age of Empires III is second best to its predecessor, Age of Empires II. But still it is worth the time kill. It's worth the sweat and the sleepless nights. Ya, it's worth your money. It's worth a place in your collection.
Age of Empires III is simply a legend for the genuine gamers.
I love this game. FOR. EVER. AND. EVER. Amen.