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Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy (RTS) video game developed by Big Huge Games and released in 2003.
This title is notable for its innovative combination of real-time and turn-based strategy elements, allowing players to experience unique and in-depth gameplay.
Set in different historical periods, from antiquity to the modern era, ‘Rise of Nations’ offers a wide variety of civilisations and units, which enriches the gaming experience.
One of the most notable features of Rise of Nations is its ‘territory’ system.
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Unlike other strategy games, where map control is based solely on the construction of buildings, in this title players must expand their territory to obtain resources and improve their cities.
This is achieved by building ‘cities’ and capturing ‘territories’ on the map, which adds an additional strategic layer to the game.
The game also includes an ‘age’ system, where players can progress through different eras, from the Ancient Age to the Information Age.
Each era unlocks new technologies, units and buildings, allowing players to adapt their strategies as they progress through time.
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In addition, ‘Rise of Nations’ incorporates elements of diplomacy, trade and warfare, allowing players to interact with other civilisations in a variety of ways.
The gameplay is fluid and accessible, allowing both novice and veteran players to enjoy the experience.
The graphics are colourful and detailed, contributing to the immersion in the game world.
In addition, the title features a campaign mode that offers an interesting narrative and varied challenges, as well as a multiplayer mode that allows players to compete against each other.
Rise of Nations was developed by Big Huge Games and created by Brian Reynolds and released in 2003 for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X.
In 2004 its expansion, Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots, was released and ten years later (2014) the remastering of the game was released as a digital download under the name Rise of Nations: Extended Edition.
I'm not even joking when I say one of my all time favourites! Amazing game was back then and still is now! The territory thing really is what makes it quite a bit more fun than the usual game, although Age of empires beats it in longshots when it comes down to storylines...
However amazing game! I installed it the other day to jump back into some good fun!
It's a great game that teaches us a lot about history as well as having fun.