RISE OF NATIONS (PC CD) IN SOUTH AFRICA

Rise of Nations (PC CD) Platform: Windows XP Condition: New This Title Also Available As: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition games available Please get in touch for information on these options. Product Information rts real time strategy command and conquer army building pc game Product Description Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy game which covers a long period of time, from the early stone age up to the modern-day technology. The game offers many unique features that you can not find in other RTS games, such as: National Borders, Rare Resources, "Conquer the World" risk-like campaign, Citizens can occupy themselves, 18 Historical Nations (with unique powers/units), Multiple victory conditions, and many more. Also, a multi-player mode is included and offers a ranking system. Manufacturer's Description Which forces will you deploy to lead your nation to global prominence? Trade, espionage, diplomacy...war? Whichever path you choose, you'll experience the pulse-pounding thrill and speed of real-time gaming, combined with the epic scope and depth of turn-based strategy games. These are brought together for the first time ever in Rise of Nations. You'll create new cities, improve city infrastructures and expand national borders. Conquer foes through military might using everything from sling-shots to cannons, stealth bombers to nuclear weapons. Corner the market on key commodities and consolidate power under your rule. Wheel and deal across time with history's eminent cultures. 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 less than an hour. The game's epic scope moves through eight historical epochs, tying together the mysteries of ancient philosophy and the wonders of the world. Multiple ways to achieve victory. Players succeed through nonmilitary and quasi-military strategies including espionage, political maneuvering, technology races and population growth. Players can also choose to win through military action. Eighteen highly diverse nations. Players lead one of 18 nations - Aztec, Bantu, British, Chinese, Egyptian, French, German, Greek, Incan, Japanese, Korean, Mayan, Mongol, Nubian, Roman, Russian, Spanish and Turk - each with its own distinctive national powers and special units. Conquer the world. This nonlinear single-player campaign allows gamers to play on a map of the world and take over one territory at a time. Each victory gives players tribute, special resources or bonus powers. 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 ofzooming scale provide players with a detailed, tactical or strategic overview of their nation. Stunning animations and special effects. The game includes more than 220 unit types, with more than 500 artistically distinct variations based on gender, race and time, ranging from slingers and musketeers to tanks, jets and nuclear missiles. Quick and easy play. Gamers can learn to play with six story-driven tutorials ranging in difficulty from beginning to advanced. Streamlinedmultiplayer. Up to eight players can be challenged on the Internet or via local area network, including in-game matchmaking.