Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome (1998)

Platforms

Win

Genres

Strategy

Rating

4.6 of 5, 79 player ratings

Where to get it

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How it feels

This game feels like a deliberate exercise in resource allocation and tactical army control within a historical ancient world.

strategicmethodicalhistoricresource managementmilitary focusclassical settingchallenging

About

Released in 1998 for Windows, *Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome* is a strategy title focused on the ancient Roman era. This game offers players an opportunity to command armies and manage resources within the historical context of classical antiquity.

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