Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends Reviews

gugi_nayar

8.7
great

A Big Huge game that got the right mix of innovation and flavour u look for in an RTS game. Go ahead and get it.

  • Posted May 19, 2006 1:03 pm PT
  • Recommended by 20 of 23 users.
Gameplay
9
Graphics
9
Sound
7
Value
8
Tilt
9
Difficulty:
Just Right
Learning Curve:
0 to 30 Minutes
Time Spent:
10 to 20 Hours
The Bottom Line:
"Innovative"
If u think that u enjoyed the first Rise of Nations wait till u play the Rise of Legends. Chalk up another one for MS Game Studios and of course the developer Big Huge Games who redefine the meaning of HUGE.

The strongest and most notable aspect of this game is the intoduction of its races which are three in number. As the game isn't full of races, it allows for every race to be unique with a different strategy for each race.Not to forget of course the Heroes which allow u to experiment more with strategies and are a great asset for your army.

Pointing out the low score GS has given the game, trust me its way better than a 7.6. GS has compared it with the original RoN and declared RoL as flat. Comparisons are always inevitable and when u have such a successful game as a predecessor, it is natural to expect more from the successor. Although it may be repetitive at a few points but then again you can't blame the producers to ride on their past success can u.

Anyway moving on. The Graphics are a visual treat and even if u're not a hardcore RTS player the game will still draw u in. At times the battles simply are so brilliant tha t u'll be amazed at the awesome power of the game's graphic engine.

The sound might have been worked on more. There are times when it won't appease u but is overall still quite good.

The campaign's are well designed and the cut-scenes good to watch. As GS so rightly said "Campaigns themselves blend the conquer the world mode of the original Rise of Nations with stereotypical RTS scenarios".

The best part for any RTS is its Multiplayer. And if u're thinking it turns out to be good, u're a bit off track. its not just, good its Great ;) . It is the multiplayer which will after all make u come back and get all the strategic plans flowing. The thing which makes RoL different is it allows for more experimentation with unit abilities. Better than throwing tanks at one another anyway ;).

Well u've read enough. Now go and play it :).
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  • gugi_nayar's Score
    5.8
    mediocre

    Rambamatic

    Extremely disappointing. Graphics are marginal; strategic rehashing of old ideas. continue »

    Recommended by 3 out of 13 users.

    • Posted May 19, 2006 8:11 am PT
  • gugi_nayar's Score
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    theeleven

    New Review please. It's an excellent game breaking new ground no wonder it's got strong feelings going on both sides. All new inovations do. continue »

    Recommended by 13 out of 19 users.

    • Posted May 18, 2006 5:42 pm PT
  • gugi_nayar's Score
    8.5
    great

    Raizor112

    Three races, unique styles and unique heroes. This game aims to please and does it well. continue »

    Recommended by 3 users.

    • Posted May 18, 2006 4:09 pm PT
  • gugi_nayar's Score
    8.9
    great

    thitsa

    One of the better RTS games in a while continue »

    Recommended by 2 users.

    • Posted May 18, 2006 12:00 pm PT
  • gugi_nayar's Score
    8.8
    great

    TalonKarrde88

    Contrary to the Gamespot review, everyone seems to think that Rise of Legends deserves more than a 7.6. Here's why. continue »

    Recommended by 19 users.

    • Posted May 18, 2006 11:19 am PT

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