Rise of Nations (2003)

Big Huge Games

Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows)

3.91 from 391 ratings

1315 members have it in their collection · 16 playing now · 421 backlogged · 56 wish listed

How long? Main story 33h (from 2 logged playthroughs)

Combining the deep tactical elements of turn-based strategy games with the rapid gameplay of real-time strategy, Rise of Nations puts you in command of one of 18 civilizations over the course of thousands of years of history.
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Release dates

  • May 20, 2003 (Worldwide) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)

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5 stars
99
4 stars
181
3 stars
90
2 stars
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1 star
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TheCorbeauxKing

Status TheCorbeauxKing Jan 12, 2025

Word of advice for anyone wanting to start this game on the Extended Edition, play the Quick Match tutorial last, even though its designated as the first tutorial. It gives you the entire tech tree upfront which can get really overwhelming when you're now starting out. The subsequent tutorials all do a better job of teaching the game to beginners.

thebigmack

Status thebigmack May 5, 2024

RTS has piqued my interest.

Matching difficulty with ability has always been the crux to enjoy myself in the genre. Too easy and it all feels anti-climactic. Too hard and the mind overheats with frustration or cerebral haze.

The idea of multiplayer supercharges me with anticipation. However the sheer inability to compete ruptures me into a concussed reality. I don't …

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RTS has piqued my interest.

Matching difficulty with ability has always been the crux to enjoy myself in the genre. Too easy and it all feels anti-climactic. Too hard and the mind overheats with frustration or cerebral haze.

The idea of multiplayer supercharges me with anticipation. However the sheer inability to compete ruptures me into a concussed reality. I don't find it fun to engage in gameplay where mandatory speed run is a life or death requirement.

Each RTS title offers a special feature with a loss of something else I'd enjoy. Rise of Nations isn't the perfect combination either but I appreciate it. Perhaps its all I need for the moment.

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