Posted on: August 5, 2025
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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. Do you have what it takes to build the Great Wall? Will you remember to honor your ancestors? Your throne awaits!
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.
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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.
Recommended 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.
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60.5 hMain
74.5 h Main + Sides
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67.5 h All Styles
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Posted on: August 28, 2025
CJBlack444
Verified ownerGames: 1 Reviews: 1
If you enjoyed Pharaoh
You will love this game as well :)
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Posted on: August 30, 2025
Heaventorch
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classic is the best
the patrol system is second to none
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Posted on: September 12, 2025
adallalba58_6612
Verified ownerGames: 11 Reviews: 6
Gem of a city builder
Its rare to see a city builder in ancient china, and this is GREAT
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Posted on: September 18, 2025
ame.bower7
Verified ownerGames: 3 Reviews: 2
Highly Recommended
I have loved playing this game for more than a decade.
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