Rise of Nations: Extended Edition

Amazing one, The only issue is that its best in solo mode only

Fantastic RTS classic that has an old familiar feel while remaining deeply addicting and strategically complex to this day. I feel there is a good argument why this game is still worth trying, as it brings the genre down a creative path I feel I rarely get to experience. Having played avidly as a kid, I bought it awhile ago on a whim. I'm still happy to enjoy a World Conquest run on the occasional weekend. As primarily an AOE 2/starcraft vet, the idea of expanding an infinite resource map is somewhat of a different style, but I am immediately lost in the richness of decisions, as well as the many resource types as Age advances. Many economic systems, while not too deep, do offer advantage and benefit. Dumping resources in many techs and eco buildings is required for a robust military industrial machine. Major Library Technologies push you towards greater economic prosperity and enable researching towards the next age. Wonders are present and tactically significant. Nations have varying levels of distinct identity-bonuses/unique units (though don't expect game-changing mechanics too often.) The combat requires just as much as a rock-paper-scissors approach as much as a good strategic plan to overcome defensive buildings and hoards of enemy units alike. Death-stacks of units is a valid strategy, however don't discredit the real work you can get done with spies, scouts, generals, and of course a well placed Advanced bomber. All in all, it's a fun grind to the economic top while balancing enough military power to stay afloat to crush your opponents when ready. Strategic and tactical dept is present. Besides the definitely dated graphics? The real cons have to do with the state of the game in it's current port. Thankfully, there is a fantastic community mod that comprehensively fixes the many known damage and integer bugs. The menu UI overall can be a touch rough, and the controls while all are function are nowhere near the modern smooth that you may be used to. Computer AI may not be the smartest, but I'd say l the challenge it presents is fair and fun for the casual RTS gamer. Really...A better remaster would be a dream, but after so many years..? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This all being said, I probably sunk hundreds of hours into this game when I first played as a kid via disc on PC. I keep returning as RoN offers a flavor of nation-building/world conquest that I don't really feel in other RTSs. I could even call it my pallet cleanser; It's a classic and a goodie worth a try, especially if on sale.

Cool gem

Too real and way ahead of its time , badly needs a cosmetic update though. GOTY PC gamers 2003.

很好的RTS游戏，据说开发团队还和《文明》系列有关联，游戏也确实类似于即时战略的《文明》，坐等促销拉上好友一起玩！ A great RTS game, it is said that the development team is also related to the Civilization series, and the game is indeed similar to the real-time strategy Civilization, waiting for promotions to bring friends to play together!

Estória - 9 Gráficos - 9 Jogabilidade - 9.5 Banda sonora - 9 Conteúdo adicional - 9.5 Nota final - 9.2

Masterpiece