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Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom

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4.7/5

( 232 Reviews )

4.7

232 Reviews

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Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom
Description
Your People Shall Build You a Great Empire if You Rule Them Wisely. Start with a plot of land by the Yang-Tze and end with the Earth’s mightiest empire. Help your people thrive. Discover new technologies. Set taxes, control trade, raise huge armies. Invade other cities and make them yours. Decorate...
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4.7/5

( 232 Reviews )

4.7

232 Reviews

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Product details
2002, Sierra, ESRB Rating: Everyone...
System requirements
Windows 10, 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, 1 GB available space...
Time to beat
69 hMain
-- Main + Sides
-- Completionist
69 h All Styles
Description
Your People Shall Build You a Great Empire if You Rule Them Wisely.

Start with a plot of land by the Yang-Tze and end with the Earth’s mightiest empire. Help your people thrive. Discover new technologies. Set taxes, control trade, raise huge armies. Invade other cities and make them yours. Decorate. Do you have what it takes to build the Great Wall? Will you remember to honor your ancestors? Your throne awaits!
  • Build and rule ancient China wisely.
  • Get to know your citizens: Each has a personality, and they're smarter than ever to make your life easier.
  • Keep back the horde! New combat controls offer more intense fun in battles.

© 2002 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark and Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Goodies
manual campaign creator guide
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:

ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY

Please Note: Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom only supports multiplayer connectivity over LAN or direct connection.

ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY

Please Note: Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom only supports multiplayer connectivity over LAN or direct connection.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
69 hMain
-- Main + Sides
-- Completionist
69 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2002-09-09T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Size:
482 MB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Everyone (Violence)

Game features

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English
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Wery big sound problems makes the game close to unplayable


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Posted on: February 19, 2025

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Games: 5 Reviews: 1

Sseth Brought Me Here

The voicelines aged so well. Gameplay loop is very fun. Genuine 10/10. Play this or I hope a dragon eats you.


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Posted on: February 19, 2025

Nervill

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best city builder

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Posted on: February 20, 2025

cressel20

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Games: 11 Reviews: 1

I like it.

Pretty fun for an old game. Intuitive and relaxing. I would imagine the older versions might be less intnuitive for me.


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Posted on: March 2, 2025

stephwhit711

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Games: 2 Reviews: 1

absolute classic

this game is so old now, but honestly perfect. it's interactive, world building. well town building. simple graphics and concepts yet addicting. goes along with the whole "they don't make games like they used to" i played as a kid and so happy i get to play again as an adult.


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