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Description : The Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of
Rome is the add-on to the award-winning, best-selling
real-time strategy game Age of Empires.
Focusing on the
legendary Roman Empire, the Rise of Rome will
challenge veterans and novices alike to wage
war on an epic scale with four additional civilizations,
several unique units, new technologies, and
new campaigns, including the showcase campaign
that focuses on the Rise of Rome itself.
Gather your forces,
a new Age is upon us. Herald in Four New Civilizations
- An expansive world is at your feet and four
new civilizations are here for you to command.
Take charge of the Carthage, Palmyra, Macedonia,
or Rome in huge battles of historical conquest.
New Units on
the Front Lines - Time to draw up alternative
battle plans because the Rise of Rome will usher
in a new era of strategy for Age players with
several new units to challenge your tactical
thinking. Now, you have even more options for
historically correct carnage with the additions
of the Armored Elephant, Camel Rider, Fire Galley,
Scythe Chariot, and Slinger.
All New Roman
Architecture - Take in the glory of the Roman
Empire with dozens of new buildings, including
fan favorite and Roman wonder of the world -
the Roman Colosseum.
The Long March
to Total Conquest - Immerse yourself in four
totally new campaigns made up of over a dozen
additional scenarios. Included will be the showcase
campaign that focuses on the Rise of Rome -
togas not required.
Expanded Technologies
- Dazzle your opponents with four new researchable
technologies such as Logistics, Martyrdom, Medicine,
and Tower Shield. Gigantic Maps to Explore -
To make gamplay even more challenging and competitive,
a larger map size has been added to the existing
maps. In addition, several new map types will
be available, including mountainous highlands,
a large island, the Mediterranean and a peninsula
for a diversity of play.
Epic Music and
Sounds - Several new CD-quality musical tracks
and sounds will be included, adding to the heroic
flavor and enriching the gaming experience.
Internet Play for up to eight players via the
Microsoft Internet Gaming Zone, over a LAN or
modem to modem. But Wait, There's More...
Enjoy the world
that Age of Empires opens to you even more with
several gaming improvements.
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