Empires: Dawn of the Modern World PC
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81 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Summary: From renowned game designer Rick Goodman and respected game developer Stainless Steel Studios comes a detailed RTS that lets you completely command unique, historically accurate civilizations?from China to Germany and the United States. From the Middle Ages to World War II, lead your nation to dominate the globe. Each civilization's strengths and weaknesses affect the gameplay experience. Your ability to adapt to these differences is only one of the challenges you will face as a world leader. [Activision]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Game Chronicles
    96
    The team really outdid themselves in differentiating the different societies. This was done while still keeping a delicate balance. No one "civ" has the advantage.
  2. GameSpot
    85
    As a refinement of the "Age of Empires" legacy, Empires offers enough that's new to even appeal to those who aren't card-carrying RTS fans.
  3. ActionTrip
    85
    May not be as involving and complex as the Microsoft’s classic "Rise of Nations" or Creative Assembly’s epic "Shogun: Total War," but it does blend many different gameplay elements that make it an exciting RTS experience. Visually breathtaking scenes coupled with intriguing scenarios and a well-structured storyline should be enough to satisfy any RTS fan.
  4. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Empires isn't flashy or exotic enough to be crowned the new event horizon of the now officially clogged "historical" real-time strategy wheelhouse, but it's likable and shinier than most. [Feb 2004, p.64]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. AnonymousMC
    10
    To be honest i must agree that the single played random map mode is not the best, on the other hand the multiplayer games are really fun as there are limitless ways to win and new strategies to adopt. The fact that the game has a editor also means that you can make your own maps/scns to play to :D. Basically i think the online play is fun fun fun.… Expand
  2. MannyB.
    8
    To me this is one of the best RTS games I have ever played, the only bad thing about it is the lack of variety of Countries to play and troops.
  3. AlexC.
    7
    Nice game, but camera control is very poor. You cannot rotate the camera which is very frustrating.
  4. DB
    0
    Wondering where all this 10 ratings coming from??? This game is bad, rarely been so disappointed of a game. I just played 2 campaign scenarios and a random map. Depth is like one third of RON, lot of design flaws. Going to uninstall it. I rather play RON or Empire Earth again.… Expand

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