Rise of Nations Gold | 
| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $9.60
You Save: $10.39 (52%)
New (4) Used (5) from $8.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 1216
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Nt
ESRB: Teen
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
MPN: a1l-00001
Model: A1L-00001
UPC: 805529892835
EAN: 0805529892835
ASIN: B0002UEDPG
Release Date: October 26, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 Rise of Nations: A Classic December 16, 2008
This game has so many pluses and is one of my favourites. This game is a classic, much like the Age of Empires games, it is worth anyone's money to buy it and try it once. The game spans throughout human history, from ancient times to what is essentially today's world. Empires grow by building towns and buildings, which form the borders of your empire. The border system is really cool and it makes it feel like you are really building an empire. The graphics are pretty good, the game play is engaging and addictive and the scenario editor is really top notch, allowing players to extend the life of the game, far beyond the campaign mode. If you like to mod or edit game files, then the XML format of some of the game files allow for unit and building stats editing. The diplomacy system is fair and is at least an upgrade to the one in Age of Empires series. Although there are newer titles out now, with graphics that take the edge over Rise of nations, the long term fun factor with this game means that you will be on the scenario editor making new scenarios until another classic comes along that edges this one.
Great gameplay, good graphics, addictive November 27, 2008
First off, if you are not an rts fan you probably shouldn't buy this game. If you have never tried an rts game, then buy this and it will tell you if you like rts games or not :D br /br /Gameplay- 9/10 This game is a lot like age of empires as someone else already said. But this game has much, much more. Instead of controlling individual units, you control squads of 3. This game has a very realistic feel to it. With 24 nations i believe, you can be the commander of almost every known army in history. The economy of this game is just as good because without a good economy, there can't be a good military. You also have government types where you can choose anywhere from capitalism to socialism and despotism and democracy. The battles are improved with the general who increases the defense of your units. You also have abilities the general can do like forced march and trenches.br /br /Graphics 7/10 It is 2008 and the graphics here are getting outdated but they are still good enough to make you feel like you are part of the action. br /br /Overall, this game is a lot like age of empires but with a LOT more features. You also go from slingers and hoplites to stealth bombers and ICBM nuclear missiles.
 Nothing But Software ? September 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.br /br /Thank you !
 Not fun September 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!!!!!!
Overlooking Rise of Legends July 17, 2008
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.br /br /Rise of Legends, however, gives you a completely different experience. There are no nukes, three completely different sides, all with different tactics needed, interesting tech trees, a far more interesting economy than Rise of Nations--in fact, if you can get "Rise of Legends" from gogamer.com (if they get it back in stock or if you can find it on a "$5.99 Crystal Only" shelf somewhere). Rise of Legends is a tremendous game and an even better long term multiplayer game. So If you're considering buying this, I would suggest you think of yourself as buying Rise of Legends with Rise of Nations thrown in as an extra, not the other way around. In all of the reviews I read, people review Rise of Nations. Nobody seemed to review "Rise of Legends" where you're given four "Heros" each of which goes up in level, rises in power, can certainly turn the tide of battle and in certain cases (especially with airborn heroes) can occasionally take smaller locations by themselves. It's a vastly different game from Rise of Nations. That's why I rated this 4/4--because it included Rise of Nations. If it were "Rise of Legends alone it would have received a 5 of 5. Here it's a year later and much like Supreme Commander, I STILL play Rise of Legends multiplayer with my friends via Skype. If you can, as I said earlier, try to get Rise of Legends itself and skip Rise of Nations completely, unless you've never played any of the Age of Empires games in which case it's barely worthwhile. But if you want to reach THAT far back in gaming history, find a system that will run the two Kohan games and skip the whole "Age of" series. I would also recommend Majesty and the Majesty:Northern Expansion, both of which have been on my hard drive for eight years now.
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