From
acclaimed game maker Brian Reynolds, designer of PC game
classic “Civilization II,” comes “Rise of
Nations,” a new historical real-time strategy game.
For the first time ever, gamers will experience the
pulse-pounding thrill and speed of real-time gaming
combined with the epic scope and depth of turn-based
strategy games The game brings to life 6,000 years of
history from the ancient age to the information age –
not just in warfare but in city building, trade and
diplomacy. Despite the long time-line in the game, Rise
of Nations is designed with the casual audience in mind,
meaning gamers will be able to move through the game
quickly without playing for hours!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Cross genre gameplay –
Combining the speed of real-time gaming with the
epic scope of turn-based strategy games, “Rise of
Nations” allows players to have a fast and fun
experience with the option to complete a game in
under an hour. The game’s epic scope moves
throughout eight historical epochs, tying together
the mysteries of ancient philosophy and wonders of
the world.
Multiple victory conditions –
Players succeed through non-military and
quasi-military strategies including espionage,
political maneuvering, technology races and
population growth. Players can also choose to win
through military action.
Conquer the World – This
unique, non-linear single-player campaign allows
gamers to play on a real map of the world and take
over one territory at a time. Victory in each
territory gives players tribute, special resources
or bonus powers.
Lead one of 18 highly diverse
nations – Players lead one of 18 nations, each
with its own distinctive nation powers and special
units (Aztecs, Bantu, British, Chinese, Egyptians,
French, Germans, Greeks, Inca, Japanese, Koreans,
Maya, Mongols, Nubians, Romans, Russians, Spanish
and Turks).
In-depth game experience –
Gamers will be able to create a truly strategic game
experience by using national borders, flank attacks,
spies and generals
Zooming scale – Three
levels of zooming-scale provide players with a
detailed, tactical or strategic overview of their
nation
Stunning animations and special
effects – The game includes more than 220
different unit types, with over 500 artistically
distinct varations based on gender, race and time
period, ranging from slingers, musketeers, tanks,
jets to nuclear missiles
Quick and Easy Play –
Learn to play with six story driven tutorials
ranging in difficulty level from beginning to
advanced players.
Streamlined multiplayer –
Challenge up to eight players on the Internet or via
local area network, including in-game matchmaking
Product
Requirements
Windows 98/Me/XP/2000
500 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM
800 MB hard disk space
8x speed or faster CD-ROM drive
56 Kbps modem
Broadband connection, or LAN for
online/multiplayer
