Empire Earth III vs Empire Earth

Empire Earth III is a real-time strategy video game developed by Mad Doc Software and published by Sierra Entertainment. Released on November 6, 2007, the game is the final installment in the Empire Earth series and spans world history across five distinct epochs. Players can choose from three unique factions—Western, Middle Eastern, and Far Eastern—each featuring specialized buildings, units, and technologies. The game offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, challenging users to conquer rivals and expand their dominance across the globe.

Empire Earth lets players guide humanity from the prehistoric age to the future, offering a massive timeline of 15 distinct epochs. Its deep tech trees and varied units let you wage wars across centuries, from stone‑age spears to laser‑armed drones. The game features both a robust single‑player campaign and extensive multiplayer modes, supporting up to eight players in massive battles that test strategic planning and resource management.

• Features three distinct playable factions with unique units and technologies
• Spans five historical epochs of human civilization
• Includes both single-player and multiplayer gameplay modes
• Offers a global conquest campaign structure on a world map

• Extensive timeline covering prehistoric to futuristic eras
• Deep and varied tech trees for strategic diversity
• Robust multiplayer supporting up to eight players
• Active modding community with tools provided

• Received generally unfavorable reviews from critics upon release
• Contains fewer epochs than previous titles in the franchise
• Simplifies some mechanics compared to earlier entries in the series

• Steep learning curve for new RTS players
• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• AI can be inconsistent in higher difficulty levels