The Power of Magic Meets the Might of Technology
Product Information
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends continues the innovative gameplay traditionestablished by the critically acclaimed and best-selling "Rise ofNations" the best-selling RTS released in 2003 that garnered numerous Gameof the Year awards including GameSpot's Best PC Game of 2003. Rise ofLegends is set in a fantasy world where Magic and Technology collide withcataclysmic results. It morphs the real-time strategy (RTS) genre into thefantasy space allowing gamers to rampage through towering cities flame-sweptdeserts and brutal ice plains in battles filled with mystic creatures fantasticmachines and stunning acts of magic.
Journey to the land of Aio a world embroiled in an epic battle between theforces of Magic and Technology. Fight through towering cities flame-sweptdeserts and brutal ice plains in battles filled with mystic creaturesimpossible machines and stunning acts of magic. Guide a young inventor'sstruggle to unravel his world's ancient past and unite its people against anunimaginable threat. Our award-winning Conquer the World gameplay pulls youthrough a new world of heroes monsters loyalty and betrayal. And multiplayercarnage reigns supreme when you take the war online.
The RTS gameplay of "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" has beenimproved for a more rewarding experience – gamers have the choice of drawingout battles for multiple hours for the classic RTS feel or focusing on shorter20-minute campaigns. As the second installment of the "Rise ofNations" franchise "Rise of Legends" also extends the gamingexperience using a 3-D engine with dynamic lighting deformable terraindestructible buildings ground-rattling earthquakes and massive armies locked inenormous strategic battles. "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends"combines cutting-edge industry-leading technology with awe-inspiring art designto create environments unlike anything ever seen.
In addition to being able to lead vast fantasy armies into strategic battles"Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends" introduces a host of gameplayinnovations that are unique to the RTS genre. Additionally the popular Conquerthe World (CTW) Campaign returns with fresh concepts that make each strategicdecision critical to eventual victory over a constantly adapting enemy. Therevamped and improved CTW Campaign immerses players in a land of magical armiesand never before seen technologies in an epic battle to save the world againstan ominous evil force.
Product Features
Conquer the World Campaign: Theimmensely popular Conquer the World (CTW) Campaign returns to “Rise ofNations: Rise of Legends” with exciting updates. The award-winning CTWgameplay guides players through a new world of heroes monsters loyalty andbetrayal. Gamers follow a gripping story through multiple campaigns withfascinating subplots and heroic characters. They experience an ever-changingthree-dimensional world with terrain and cities that evolve as civilizationsgrow.
Genre-defining graphics and special effects: “Rise of Nations: Rise ofLegends” combines cutting-edge industry-leading technology with awe-inspiringart design to create gameplay and environments unlike anything ever seen. Gamersexperience a three-dimensional engine with dynamic lighting deformable terraindestructible buildings ground-rattling earthquakes and massive armies locked inenormous strategic battles.
Innovations in the RTS genre: “Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends”evolves the franchise’s trademark gameplay features such as bordersattrition huge armies clashing and the building of cities but with innovativetwists.
Streamlined and intuitive gameplay: To streamline gameplay BigHuge Games has improved army and research interfaces making for easier gameplaywith less emphasis on micromanagement. Gamers can choose between fast 20-minutegames or longer more-involved campaigns for those wanting a classic RTSexperience.
New options for multiplayer and online play: Several new innovativeMP features will be discussed at a later date. At a high level the game catersto those players who don’t have four hours to spend on one match; the gameplayhas been designed so that even a 20-minute game is a rewarding experience. Thatmay seem quick but Microsoft and Big Huge Games are working hard to ensure thatthese are full-fledged battles not mere skirmishes.
Compelling integrated story line: “Rise of Nations: Rise ofLegends” transports gamers into a fantastical world where they guide a younginventor’s struggle to unravel his world’s ancient past and unite its peopleagainst an unimaginable threat. Gamers can quickly build small villages intopowerful expanding civilizations and lead vast armies into strategic battlesbetween the forces of Magic and Technology.
Windows Requirements
- Windows XP
- PC with 1.4 GHz equivalent or higher processor
- 256 MB of system RAM
- 4.5 GB available hard disk space
- 32x speed or faster CD-ROM drive
- 64 MB video card with hardware transform and lighting required
- Sound card speakers or headphones required for audio
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
- 56.6 Kbps or better modem for online play
