The game focuses on the concept of capturing territories to win scenarios or levels. Rise of Nations is divided into two modes: single-player and campaign mode. The single player mode has lots of variations in gameplay. There are many scenarios to play as well as difficulty levels to choose from. You can select warfare tactics, age (Stone Age, medieval, modern technology, etc.), AI difficulty and other settings.
Rise of Nations allows you to choose your AI enemies ranging from the mysterious Aztecs to Japanese warriors. Once the game starts, you get transported in a random scenario with only an underdeveloped city and some citizens waiting for your orders. You have to construct additional buildings, barracks, artillery units and cities with six resources including timber, food, oil, metal, wealth and knowledge. As you progress to a different age, you use knowledge mainly for researching technologies and constructing missile bases. The other five resources are very important in the city building process. The more resources you have the better the chances of creating civilian buildings, buildings of economic importance, oil wells, artillery units, barracks, and unit types including light infantry, heavy infantry and ranged cavalry.
Single player game objectives are varied. Games range from capturing cities to creating wonders and defeating opponents. The most important aspect of Rise of Nations is developing a strong economy center and aggressive military base to defend the city and attack the opponent’s base. The game has more than 200 different types of military units. Structures like factory, dock, stable/auto plant can be upgraded, provided you have enough resources. You can upgrade military units and structure as you advance through the ages. Every nation has its own set of unique units. The British boast highlanders, Avro Lancaster Bombers, the Russians have the ability to create the T-80 tanks and Red Guard Infantry. Check out more hints, tips and cheats in this in-depth Rise of Nations cheats list.
