Rise of Nations Gold Edition

by UBISOFT Exclusive UK for worldwide distribution

Product Features

• Choose one of 18 major civilizations from the Aztecs to the Nubians Plus 6 new Nations - Iroquois, Lakota, American, Dutch, Persian, and Indian - you will be their guide through 6,000 years of history from the ancient age to the information age / ? Play on a realistic map of the world and expand your nation by conquering one at a time, in exciting wartime strategy action
• Stunning animation and effects as you experience 220 different unit types, and weapon effects from slingshots to nuclear detonations / ? Research over 50 different technologies and show off the superiority of your civilization, as you build Wonders Of The World
• Use a combination of military strength, technological development, diplomacy, trade and espionage to create a world empire
• Expansion pack introduces 20 original units through 6 new nations, 4 unique single-player campaigns, new wonders, and government types! / ? Plan your moves on the strategic outer map and play out the battles in over 130 new scenarios.
• Challenge up to 8 players on the Internet or via local area network

Product Details

• ASIN: B0002ZO2UW
• Item Weight: 7 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,705 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #16 in Video Games > PC Games > Action > Military & Espionage

Product Description

Dominate 6,000 years of history from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. 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 â?" brought together for the first time ever in Rise of Nations. Secure victory through military or quasi-military strategies. Expand your Nation and play on a real world map. Hours of additional gameplay with Rise of Nation: Thrones & Patriots Expansion Pack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this version if you want to play online, August 22, 2009

By 

Jeff B (Bozeman, MT United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rise of Nations Gold Edition (Video Game)

This is a great game, but this particular edition is not what you should buy if you want to play with others (LAN or Internet). Despite the product image, this is the Ubisoft gold edition, which has version mismatch problems with other gold editions. It will not auto update to the same version as the normal Thrones & Patriots, so if you try to join a game you will get an error saying you need something like version 07.25.00.15705, even though the in game versions match.

There is a way around this which involves creating an ISO without the patch on the disc and using a No-CD executable, but it's a hassle and not worth it.

If you're going to play by yourself, this edition is fine. If you want to play with friends, look elsewhere (unless they all have the Ubisoft edition).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true strategy masterpeice, April 5, 2008

By 

Cameron "Law Student, Gamer, Reader, Shooter,... (Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rise of Nations Gold Edition (Video Game)

This game is truly fantastic. Multifaceted in-depth strategy somewhere between age of empires and civilization.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Art of War for PC Games, December 16, 2008

By 

C. Eldridge - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rise of Nations Gold Edition (Video Game)

Rise of Nations is a very good game. It brings The Art of War to your finger tips. You learn real-time war tactics along with the history of many nations. This game is educational as well as entertaining for the thinking mind.