The Settlers III 1998

Released: November 20, 1998
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Simulator · Strategy · Tactical
Platform: PC
Developer: Blue Byte Software
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Is it still worth playing?

The aim on most maps is to build a settlement with a functioning economy, produce enough military units to conquer rival territories and take either the whole map or a set section of it. It is a 1998 real time strategy game with city building elements, for Windows. It uses a point and click interface, and the economy needs close attention as buildings go up and resources are generated. The original campaign mode has three campaigns of eight missions, one each for the Romans, Egyptians and Asians. The Mission CD expansion added three more campaigns, and Quest of the Amazons added two campaigns of twelve missions each. Running a settlement while an army grows beside it is a balance that still draws players in.