VideoGames : Rise of Nations Gold
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from: Microsoft
Amazon Maximum Age: 20 years
Amazon Minimum Age: 144 months
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0805529892835
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Microsoft
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: A1L-00001
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Date: October 26, 2004
Sales Rank: 1957
Studio: Microsoft
Features:- Lead 1 of 24 diverse nations in this epic, historical, real-time strategy game
- Engage in 5 single player campaigns and over 130 scenarios
- Brings to life 6,000 years of history from the ancient age to the information age
- 6 new nations, 4 unique single-player campaigns, 20+ original units, and more
- Challenge up to 8 players on the Internet or via local area network
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Product Description:
Rise of Nations: Gold Edition lets you dominate 6,000 years of history, from ancient times to the Information Age. Lead your nation to global prominence and experience the thrills of combat and the challenge of managing trade&diplomacy. Features the original Rise of Nations, plus Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Nothing But Software ?
I received my package today to find that I only received a DVD-ROM CD and the key codes. Even though their company name may hint at it, I did not receive what was pictured in the actual item - was expecting a retail box version of the game. Did I miss something in the description that insinuated that I would be getting what appears to be a OEM version of the game ? I just happen to be one of the consumers who appreciates the packaging and instructions for games. I'd like some feedback, if possible. ... Read More
Rating:  - Not fun
This game is impossible. Why bother making it if it's impossible. One unit of a certain type could easily wipe oot a whole frickin' army of another! OCH!!!!!!
Rating: - Overlooking Rise of Legends
I would implore those reading this to think of buying this NOT so much for Rise of Nations as they would for buying Rise of Legends, with a throw in of the old "Rise of Nations." Rise of Nations, frankly, wasn't all that great. It wasn't much fun, and indeed was no more than a Microsoft knock off of the Age of Empires series.
Rise of Legends, however, gives you a completely different experience. There are no nukes, three completely different sides, all with different tactics needed, interesting ... Read More
Rating: - Age of Empires prequel
This is a 3d-that-looks-more-like-2d prequel to Age of Empires, the game play is fun, though a bit klunky. Good tutorial, and fun if you'd like an AoE sidekick, with a similar though not very eye-popping interface.
Rating: - Great buy!
The reviewer who called this game boring totally missed out by playing only 1 out 5 of the campaigns. The Conquer the World campaign is fun, but yes it is the typical run of the mill RTS. But, the other campaigns have very different scenarios! For example, the Cold War campaign (my favorite) brings alot of historical perspective as you choose between propping up puppet governments or supporting rebel uprising, seeking appeasement with the Russians or going for all out nuclear war.
This game is a great ... Read More
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