Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy computer game, developed by Big Huge Games and published by… Created by Microsoft, Big Huge Games, Skybox Labs Games Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy computer game, developed by Big Huge Games and published by Microsoft on May 20, 2003. The development of the game was led by veteran Brian Reynolds, of Civilization II and Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri. Concepts taken from turn-based strategy games have been added into the game—including territories and attrition warfare. Rise of Nations features 18 civilizations, playable through 8 ages of world history.On April 28, 2004, Big Huge Games released Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots, an expansion pack. Later that year, a Gold edition of Rise of Nations was released, which included both the original and the expansion.In May 2006, Big Huge Games released Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends, a fantasy-themed spin-off with similar mechanics and style…. More Info »Development of the game has been continued with the Extended Edition, available through Steam.OVERVIEWRise of Nations employs the concept of “territory”, as employed in later installments of the Civilization series of games; the area near the player’s settlements is considered their territory, and players may only construct buildings within their territory or that of an ally. A nation’s borders can be expanded by the creation and expansion of cities and forts, a technology tree, and obtaining access to certain rare resources. Other technologies and resources cause enemy units to suffer attrition over time, which can eventually destroy an unsupported invasion force.
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