Attack and defensive animations are fluent and flow nicely with the overall style. Environments are highly detailed, and models are well developed. Graphically, Rise of Nations is a very strong title. If you have never ventured into the title before, then it's definitely worth getting the bundle as the expansion adds a lot to the game. Published by Microsoft, Rise of Nations: Gold Edition contains both the original title and the Thrones & Patriots expansion in one bundle. Big Huge Games first major entry into the PC gaming community is more than a surprise it is a welcome change to a proven yet repetitive formula. On the outside, it may look like a remake of Microsoft's Age of Empires, or Sierra's Empire Earth, but this one is a totally different monster to tackle.
