This vs AoE3 graphics?

[Fox7G]

Which is better, initially I tought 3 but from screenshots this one seems better?

[Cats. Just Cats.]

AoE2 has perfected 2D graphics which many people find more beautiful than the simple 3D graphics (in the early days of 3D gaming, when 3D wasn't very good) that AoE3 had.

The gameplay is also different. AoE2 is more pure real-time-strategy, while AoE3 introduces some new gameplay elements which many people (me included) feel are just distracting from the gameplay how it should be. I can't write you an essay on this, but I'm sure you'll find a comparison elsewhere.

[Fox7G]

Originally posted by Cats. Just Cats.:

AoE2 has perfected 2D graphics which many people find more beautiful than the simple 3D graphics (in the early days of 3D gaming, when 3D wasn't very good) that AoE3 had.

The gameplay is also different. AoE2 is more pure real-time-strategy, while AoE3 introduces some new gameplay elements which many people (me included) feel are just distracting from the gameplay how it should be. I can't write you an essay on this, but I'm sure you'll find a comparison elsewhere.

Oh that’s why I don’t like AoE3 graphics, are 3D. Lol, didn’t even realized. Guess will stay on my old good AoE2 :) thanks

[trulias]

i agree aoe2 graphic is best for what it intendent for :) for my perspectiv the main problem with the others are when you try to control a lot of units in the screen they are starting to seem to fat and hard to see :) in other word aoe2 graphics are very clear and easy to follow :)
for example i dont like very much aoe definitive edition graphics :) what i understand they try to make like cossacks 3 but i dont think thats a good idea :)
nowadays some generals amalgam games have very clear and easy to follow 3d graphics as well by the way :)

[Masip]

I love AoE 3 graphics a lot but AoE 2 is a better game if you more for the multiplayer, for single player I would say AoE 3

[Whakahoatanga]

Originally posted by NorthrenMythology:

I love AoE 3 graphics a lot but AoE 2 is a better game if you more for the multiplayer, for single player I would say AoE 3

I prefer AOE2 SP over AOE3 SP tbh.

[conqueror060]

Originally posted by Szaladon:

Originally posted by NorthrenMythology:

I love AoE 3 graphics a lot but AoE 2 is a better game if you more for the multiplayer, for single player I would say AoE 3

I prefer AOE2 SP over AOE3 SP tbh.

Indeed! AOE2 is better in every game mode

[76561198134378286]

AOE 3 graphics are way better than AOE 2. They hired a programmer just for the water {which was gorgeous for its time). One of the first to use pixel shader 3.0
Also one of the very first game to use Hovak physics Yes, those destructions are real physics and not per-rendered animations.

Anyone who tells you that AOE 2 has better graphics either has nostalgia glasses on or has very poor taste in game visuals.

The only graphics that you can say are better in AOE 2 are horses and other animals since making smooth organic looking animals in 3d would require high polygon count. Which at that time would have been too much for graphics cards to handle.

But the maps, buildings, ships, water, special effects, sounds, interface and everything else is way better. Its not even a contest.

Having said that, game play wise, specially multiplayer, AOE 2 is far superior game. If you are only going to play single player without mods buy AOE 3 complete edition. Otherwise buy AOE 2.

But if you like RTS games, you should get both.

[conqueror060]

These are true facts but take in consideration the verty bad "camera angle" which is very confusing and cut all the enjoyment from the improved graphics of buildings, ships, water etc. This and the tragic unit design makes me feel that the overall experience is not better at all.

[76561198134378286]

Originally posted by conqueror060:

These are true facts but take in consideration the verty bad "camera angle" which is very confusing and cut all the enjoyment from the improved graphics of buildings, ships, water etc. This and the tragic unit design makes me feel that the overall experience is not better at all.

If I remember correctly (haven't played the game in years) there was a fix. You can unlock the camera.

[conqueror060]

Originally posted by Mike:

Originally posted by conqueror060:

These are true facts but take in consideration the verty bad "camera angle" which is very confusing and cut all the enjoyment from the improved graphics of buildings, ships, water etc. This and the tragic unit design makes me feel that the overall experience is not better at all.

If I remember correctly (haven't played the game in years) there was a fix. You can unlock the camera.

I wasn't aware of it. Do you remember how? From options/settings?

[76561198134378286]

Originally posted by conqueror060:

Originally posted by Mike:

If I remember correctly (haven't played the game in years) there was a fix. You can unlock the camera.

I wasn't aware of it. Do you remember how? From options/settings?

Did a search.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/105450/discussions/0/864979375705345675/

If you are talking about camera pitch then follow the last post here

{LINK REMOVED}http://aoe3.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=1,23946,14790,all

"go to startup/game.cfg and searh 'pitch'
limitPitch=47 - is what you will see, I added a note above that telling me that the original was 47. Change it to whatever you want (its the angle to the horizontal axis) so 10 would put you at about the angle I used in the movie, where as 90 would put you at a birds eye view."

[Whakahoatanga]

Originally posted by Mike:

Originally posted by conqueror060:

I wasn't aware of it. Do you remember how? From options/settings?

Did a search.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/105450/discussions/0/864979375705345675/

If you are talking about camera pitch then follow the last post here

http://aoe3.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=1,23946,14790,all

"go to startup/game.cfg and searh 'pitch'
limitPitch=47 - is what you will see, I added a note above that telling me that the original was 47. Change it to whatever you want (its the angle to the horizontal axis) so 10 would put you at about the angle I used in the movie, where as 90 would put you at a birds eye view."

Just tried this fix out. It is amazing how much the gameplay feeling changes just by this little change. Thank you very much for this comment.