Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots is the official expansion pack to the real-time strategy computer game Rise of Nations. The game is the second in a series of Rise of Nations games by Big Huge Games.
Thrones and Patriots expanded on a variety of features in the original game, such as new monuments (called “Wonders”), nations, governments, and campaigns. It adds six nations, 4 new conquer-the-world modes, and the “Patriot” special general unit and the senate building. Gameplay still remains similar to Rise of Nations, with its wide span of ages and players still manage and expand their nations at the macro and micro levels. However, Thrones and Patriots has campaigns which offer more turn-based strategy features than the original and the ability to make decisions outside of combat. Up to eight players can play in multiplayer matches, with artificial intelligence being able to fill slots at the server host’s choice. Various features were added to the game in an attempt to balance gameplay, including the addition of armed caravans and merchants.
Recommended System Requirements | ||
CPU | Intel Pentium III / AMD Athlon MP | |
VRAM | 256 MB | |
RAM | 512 MB | |
Graphics Card | nVidia GeForce 6200 LE / AMD Radeon Xpress 1200 Series | |
Direct X | DX 8 | |
HDD Space | 1 GB | |
Game Analysis | Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots is the official expansion pack to the real-time strategy computer game Rise of Nations.Within Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots players control various units during battles, including land, sea, and aerial units. Units used during gameplay include slingers, musketeers, tanks, large Persian war elephants, aircraft carriers, and nuclear missiles. Players progress in different ways in Thrones and Patriots by using various means including espionage, political strategy, technology races and population growth. The gameplay takes place from ancient history to modern times. Players are able to lead their nations at the macro and micro levels, and build their nation up and expand it throughout the game. | |
High FPS | 200+ FPS ( GTX 1060 ) | |
Optimization Score | 10 |