Empires:The Rise (2019)

Developer: 阿龟与阿飞
Publisher: MZ Times
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Free To Play, Strategy
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A streamlined, fast-paced real-time strategy game designed for quick mobile sessions, focusing on resource management and tactical battles with simplified controls.

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What players say

Players compare it to Warcraft 3 and Age of Empires but opinions split on quality. Some praise the strategic depth and dedicated developer updates in early access. Others call it an unplayable mobile port with dead servers, no fullscreen, pay-to-win perks, and a tutorial that teaches nothing.

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