Posted on: November 26, 2025
SrTrogo
Verified ownerGames: 4 Reviews: 2
Classic city builder
The feng sui mechanic is a nice extra touch to it.
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Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom
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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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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: November 27, 2025
Nouman1
Verified ownerGames: 154 Reviews: 8
Great classic city builder
Improved version of Caesar and similar city builders.
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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Jason06
Verified ownerGames: 6 Reviews: 1
Best game ever
I was playing this game for past few year it is my favorite game , but I lost my disk when I change my pc. I was so exited when I saw this game was sold on gog. Then i bought it right away.
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Posted on: July 24, 2025
dhaniramadhan12031
Verified ownerGames: 1 Reviews: 1
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Posted on: November 18, 2025
kinjour
Verified ownerGames: 116 Reviews: 2
Not Windows 11 Ready
Resolution issues still a problem. Have to get third party fix.
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