Rise of Nations
Rise of Nations
Rise of Nations, développé par Big Huge Games et édité par Microsoft Game Studios, est paru le 20 mai 2003 sur PC et Mac. Ce jeu de stratégie en temps réel mêle les éléments tactiques profonds des jeux de stratégie au tour par tour à la rapidité de la stratégie en temps réel, plaçant le joueur à la tête de l'une des 18 civilisations sur des millénaires d'histoire. On y commence avec une seule cité à l'âge antique pour rassembler des ressources, bâtir des infrastructures, rechercher des technologies et ériger des merveilles du monde, tout en déployant des forces terrestres, navales et aériennes. L'Extended Edition regroupe le jeu original et l'extension Thrones and Patriots, avec des visuels améliorés et l'intégration complète de Steamworks. La presse a salué une maturation du genre et une intelligence artificielle possiblement inégalée pour un RTS, tandis que certains joueurs apprécient l'équilibre entre stratégie au tour par tour et en temps réel ou y voient plusieurs RTS réunis en un seul. Le titre affiche un score Metacritic de 89.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« The maturation of a genre. More "Civilization" in scope, feel, and satisfaction than even the popular "Age of Empires" series, Rise of Nations is the world's first 4X RTS. »
« Possibly the best AI ever found in an RTS. [Aug 2003, p.77] »
« Hidden beneath that glossy surface is a game that takes almost everything that's annoying with real-time strategy titles and fixes it. It's deep, yet accessible. It's action-packed, yet manageable. In short, it's everything you could ask for in a real-time strategy game. »
« A well-designed, well-executed paragon of strategy gaming, although mouse-click maniacs may be disappointed that the game requires more thought than the typical RTS. »
« Rise of Nations revitalizes this genre because it blends the mechanics of real time and turn based strategy games into one. As weird as this may sound, the game does this flawlessly and expounds the gameplay a hundred fold. »
« A worthy product with far more assets than shortcomings and a campaign game that will keep you playing. »
« In many ways, Rise of Nations is better than the strategy games that have come before it. It's smarter. It's more challenging. It gives you more to do. »
« A stunning achievement in RTS design. [Aug 2003, p.74] »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« I don't know where Microsoft get of being the patrons of two game series like Age and Rise but you got to give them props for the way they pulled it of. Sick gameplay and sick ideas. Thanks for the fun. »
« This feels like several RTS games within one and I love it for it. The inevitable consequences is that each of them is not deeply fleshed out, but it mostly works. Feels great to cause a nuclear apocalypse. »
« This games deserves a 10 just for it's soundtrack. »
« Very Good game. Can spend some time to play and exeprience it again. Download and give it a try again in future »
« A strong RTS entry in the vein of AoE or AoM, but with a niche of modern day development. It does a great job introducing increasingly modern units and having them feel like distinct improvements. Unique wonders and tech levels also add to the equation. A lot of fun and worth your time, but not much faction diversity to speak of. »
« For old pals. Pros.: - Mix of Civilization and Age of Empires. - Can play multiplayer. - No bugs. - Some lags if played multiplayer but still fine. - Dynamic. - Easy to learn. Cons.: - Super outdated. - Need particular vibe to play it. »
« [SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.] »
« Wonderful game play, challanging with friends and good view for history. Good mechanics. »
