Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy game that spans all history. Start with a single city in the Ancient Age; gather resources; build an infrastructure; research technologies; construct Wonders of the World such as the Pyramids and the Eiffel Tower; and expand your military might across the world, conquering hostile nations with bombers, battleships, and tanks—all over your lunch hour!
In Rise of Nations there are:
18 Nations—each with special abilities and unique military units.
Over a hundred military units operating on the ground, sea, and air— from Hoplites to Frigates to Helicopters.
Over two dozen buildings with upgrades and technologies that will take your nation from a small City to an Information Age society.
14 Wonders of the World—the Terra Cotta Army, the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower. Each gives your nation special bonuses.
More than a dozen map types, ranging from the Amazon Rainforest to the Himalayas to the Nile Delta.
Conquer the World campaign—a linked series of dozens of scenarios.
The Extended Edition includes:
Rise of Nations
Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
New in the Extended Edition:
Improved Visuals
Improved water
Improved textures
Full-screen anti-aliasing
Full Steamworks Integration
Multiplayer with ranked matches (ELO)
Achievements
Trading Cards
Cloud saves
windows Minimum
Processor: 1.6
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct X 10+ Capable GPU
Storage: 3 GB available space
Directx: Version 10
Sound card: Direct X Compatible Sound Card
Additional notes: GPU at least (Integrated HD 3000, 8600GT, etc)
windows Recommended
Processor: 2.6 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct X 11+
Storage: 5 GB available space
Directx: Version 11
Additional notes: GeForce 9800GTX, Radeon 4850+
To activate the game, you need a Steam Account
Login or register at the official Steam Website and download Steam client
Install and start application, login with your Account name and Password
Click the Games Menu.
Choose Activate a Product on Steam...
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process
After the successful code verification, go to the "MY GAMES" tab and start downloading.
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