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Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Strategy/3D Real-Time Strategy

RELEASE DATE

09/MAY/06

ESRB RATING

TEEN, Blood and Gore, Violence

DEVELOPER

Big Huge Games

PUBLISHER

Microsoft Game Studios

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DESCRIPTION

This first full sequel to the first release from Brian Reynolds and Big Huge Games moves the action from a realistic, historical setting to one of myth and fantasy — although not the well-worn Tolkien-esque style of fantasy familiar to most gamers. The three nations that rise in this RTS are not found in any particular ancient text, but are defined by details culled from various legends told around the world. The Vinci, for example, is an industrial, "steampunk"-styled faction, conceived from the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci, while the desert-dwelling Alim people, inspired by the stories of 1,001 Arabian Nights, rely on spirituality and sorcery for their power, and the Cuotl race blends Maya sensibility with extraterrestrial equipment. Ongoing struggles between technology and magic underlie the game's story.

Gameplay in Rise of Legends should be familiar to veterans of Rise of Nations, although enhancements and additions have been made. The single-player campaign puts gamers in the role of a young, unsuspecting Vinci inventor, who has leadership suddenly thrust upon him and must lead his people to protect their land and overcome their rivals. The "Conquer the World" mode features a turn-based strategy overview that determines where individual real-time battles are fought, not unlike the system in Creative Assembly's Total War games. The original Rise of Nations is also known for its accessible, engaging, fast-playing multiplayer modes, and Rise of Legends is designed to continue this feature by offering epic, fantastical wars that can be won and lost over a lunch break. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Strategy/3D Real-Time Strategy
RELEASE DATE:

09/MAY/06
TOP TRAITS:

RTS, Steampunk fantasy, Different races
DESCRIPTION:

This first full sequel to the first release from Brian Reynolds and Big Huge Games moves the action from a realistic,... more

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ViVitas played Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends on 22/SEP/10

“I guess this is part of year cycle: install the game, complete the campaign, play online and uninstall it within the week :) ”

created 23/SEP/2010

ComradeRavenhawk played Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends on 13/MAR/10

“Finished up the first third of the game where it's just good solid steampunk action before all the magic and shit comes in. I have been quite impressed. The game is pretty, the story ain't bad, the...”

created 14/MAR/2010

ComradeRavenhawk played Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends on 09/MAR/10

“Enjoying this game quite a lot so far. Done three missions so far. Just hit the point where I'm like "Hmmm." On the world map strategy.”

created 10/MAR/2010

Steampunk and Western Recommendations? by: ComradeRavenhawk

“Anyone got any recommendations for me? Steam punk games are few are far between. I've heard of but haven't looked into Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (Which I heard was good) and Rise...”

created 04/MAR/2010

Conman1941 was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Well, I've heard that Bioshock is really great, but I haven't played it. What is steampunk?”

ComradeRavenhawk was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“I haven't played it either. Just have a conversational knowledge of the first one and watched a portion of the second.

Steam punk is a genre of speculative fiction that basically explores the "what if we'd stuck with steam power?" question. In simple terms, games with steam punk themes tend to have a Victorian or similar era, lots of steam machinery, lots of clockwork with either minimalist modern machines and such or a twist which fits them more with the era.”

Conman1941 was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Ah, I see. thx”

Fallout2Forever was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“I'm half awake right now, so I'll just name off a few. I can give you a huge amount of great and highly underrecieved PC western rpgs if you want tomorrow, so if you do, just say say so.

Anyways, Arcanum is easily the best steampunk rpg outthere. To me it's also one of the best rpgs out there. It's got a lot of unique things going for it. Super buggy however, just like all 3 of Troika Games titles.

Another steampunk game is the PS2 light hearted adventure game known as Steambot Chronicles.(Wasn't sure if you were looking for all steampunk games, or just the western ones, sorry.) The controls are easily the worst thing about it(They're not bad mind you. They absolutely work, they're just really...realistic for what you are in.), and storyline and the characters are about as childish as it gets, but if you like the idea of running around in a steam powered mech suit in a world with a bunch of other steam powered mech suits and cars in the 60's type world, you might enjoy it. I myself, I'm still kinda on the fence about the game. I enjoy it, but it's very hit and miss.

....

Can't think of any more steampunk titles, but once again, tomorrow if you'd like a good list, I'll list a lot of western rpgs for you.”

Fausk was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Bioshock is not Steampunk, it's Dieselpunk, which is technically a subset of Steampunk, but it doesn't quite have that same feel to it. Bioshock will leave you quite disappointed if you're looking for Steampunk as it's mostly just filled with art deco design and gas powered turrets.”

ComradeRavenhawk was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Ah, yes. I'd forgotten about Steambot Chronicles. I have actually played it as my old room mate had it. It was an amusing game.

I'd take a list though, since you're offering. Always on the lookout for good titles.
@Fausk: Well, yes. It isn't quite steam but it has the similar elements here as there (As dieselpunk does) and, honestly, I wanted a game which I had a higher chance of people viewing my notice on in my related list. Also, I'd watched a friend's brother play a portion earlier in the week.”

booiiing was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“bang! howdy is a turn-based strategy game in a western setting.”

Fausk was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Red Dead Revolver and the upcoming Red Dead Redemption, there's also Call of Juarez and Gun. Lots of western games.”

Fallout2Forever was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@Fausk I think he means western style games, not actual westerns.”

ComradeRavenhawk was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@Faust: Thankye, titles noted.
@Fallout: No, no. I meant westerns. (And games in a general Western setting.)

@Booiing: Indeed. It's on the list of things I'm currently semi-playing. Although I admittedly suck at it when playing real people.”

Fallout2Forever was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@ComradeRavenhawk Oh, in that case I can't really help you there. Sorry.”

captain2kill was the last to comment - over 3 years ago... show previous hide previous

“i recommend BioShock 2 as one of the best games I have ever played”

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC) by: sf7y

“I had the game for a very long time stashed in my closest until finally i brought it out and played it!!!, this is one pretty cool RTS the Nation Building, Upgrade, really make u feel like ur in charge of ur nation.... the only thing that sucks...”

created 26/JAN/2010

Should Be Read for Rise of Legend by: sf7y

“If you guys had played rise of legend for only its campaign then ur all wrong the online competition is pretty cool than most strategy game out right now! ”

created 26/JAN/2010

selique played Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends on 19/AUG/09

“lol peguei com um colega vo começa a jogar hj ! to animado ! (*mais doente*)”

created 20/AUG/2009

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC) by: iODooD

“ok game ”

created 06/AUG/2009

Borme22 played Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends on 16/JUL/09

“I enjoyed playing the steampunk dudes. Forget their name >.<, wish I could buy.”

created 17/JUL/2009

annath played Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends on 27/JUN/09

“Beat 2nd Campaign! Woot!”

created 28/JUN/2009

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC) by: Roy1589

“Borrowing from my Aunt and Uncle. It went up to my expectations and I like it alot. BOY IS THIS HUGE!!! MAPS ARE UNREAL WITH AI AND UNITS! Storyline though is okay, haven't finished yet but the cinematics suck pretty bad.”

created 26/MAY/2009

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC) by: Ktinos

“Its good.”

created 25/JAN/2009

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC) by: Snorii

“I'm currently working my way through the campaigns.”

created 19/JAN/2009

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (PC) by: Horror of the Abyss

“This game was alot of fun...had a little trouble with late game stalemates, at least until the Cuotl player deployed the Elite Sun Idols w/ Great City of Vengeance.”

created 19/JAN/2009