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How Metascores Are Calculated
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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
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]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 96
Game Chronicles
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.
 89
GameZone
This focused approach allows the game to present more of a story-driven environment that is effectively dramatic in its mostly factual portrayal of historical events.
88
IGN
I simply can't think of an RTS this good that lets you get this close to your units. When dropped down the ground, the camera reveals lots of fantastic detail on each of the units.
85
PC Gameworld
A great Real Time Strategy from the company behind "Empire Earth," this game will keep you coming back for more.
85
GameSpy
The basic gameplay is rock-solid, and fans of multiplayer RTS games will get far more than their money's worth out of it.
85
Armchair Empire
An undeniable solid gaming experience that should be in the library of hardcore strategy fans. Any failings are mostly made up for in Empire’s shear depth.
85
ActionTrip
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.
85
GameSpot
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.
83
Game Informer
Multiplayer is an incredibly diverse experience, and offers something quite different from the big boys. [Dec 2003, p.182]
82
Game Over Online
The three storylines, united by the common theme of treachery, are wonderfully scripted, making Empires a vast improvement over its predecessor.
80
Gamers' Temple
Anyone willing to put in the time and effort, though, will find Empires: Dawn of the Modern World has it where it counts. The basic gameplay is rock-solid, and fans of multiplayer RTS games will get far more than their money's worth out of it.
80
Computer Gaming World
A solid entry that makes some great, if initially unapparent, changes to the standard formula. [Feb 2004, p.66]
80
PC Gamer
Nothing truly groundbreaking, but it's an excellent multiplayer RTS game. [Jan 2004, p.106]
80
Yahoo! Games
The variety of nations means there's a lot here to experience and master, and the interesting and novel tactical choices the game offers will bring smiles to many faces.
80
GamerFeed
While the end-game phase can sometimes feel like it's lasting forever, and some of the more difficult missions may turn away most casual players, this is a very strong game.
80
Worth Playing
A solid game with some good personality built into it compared to Stainless Steel's first offering, "Empire Earth."
80
G4 TV
Certainly the most mature and well-balanced of Goodman's titles, and it succeeds more often than not.
75
Gamer's Hell
An improvement over Empire Earth, with newer graphics, more settings, options, and the original EE editor. Some serious work went into this game, just not enough polish overall.
70
Computer Games Magazine
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]
70
eToychest
A solid entry in the RTS market, but it's marred by appalling AI which detracts greatly from the single-player experience. Additionally, it's so similar in gameplay to Empire Earth that I find it hard to believe that it didn't begin its development as an add-on for that title.
60
Gamer's Pulse
It doesn’t do much to further the genre.
55
Gamezilla!
This lack of variety in empires also leads to limited possibilities for opposing forces in your random games, to say the least. You'll spend a lot of time facing the Koreans.
Dom G gave it a10: [Anonymous] gave it a10: Nick H. gave it a6: Manny B. gave it an8: Alessandro T. gave it an 8: [Anonymous] gave it a 10: Rodger E. gave it a 3: |
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