Age of Empires® Expansion:  The Rise of Rome

Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome The Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome is the highly anticipated add-on to the real-time strategy game Age of Empires.

Focusing on the legendary Roman Empire, the Rise of Rome will challenge veterans and novices alike to wage war on an epic scale with four additional civilizations, several unique units, new technologies, and new campaigns, including the showcase campaign that focuses on the Rise of Rome itself.


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  • Herald in Four New Civilizations - An expansive world is at your feet and four new civilizations are here for you to command. Take charge of the Carthage, Palmyra or Rome in huge battles of historical conquest.
  • New Units on the Front Lines - Time to draw up alternative battle plans because the Rise of Rome will usher in a new era of strategy for Age of Empire players with several new units to challenge your tactical thinking. Now, you have even more options for historically correct carnage with the additions of the Armored Elephant, Camel Rider, Fire Galley, Scythe Chariot, and Slinger.
  • All New Roman Architecture - Take in the glory of the Roman Empire with dozens of new buildings, including fan favorite and Roman wonder of the world - the Roman Colosseum.
  • The Long March to Total Conquest - Immerse yourself in four totally new campaigns made up of over a dozen additional scenarios. Included will be the showcase campaign that focuses on the Rise of Rome - togas not required.
  • Expanded Technologies - Dazzle your opponents with four new researchable technologies such as Logistics, Martyrdom, Medicine, and Tower Shield.
  • Gigantic Maps to Explore - To make gameplay even more challenging and competitive, a larger map size has been added to the existing maps. In addition, several new map types will be available, including mountainous highlands, a large island, the Mediterranean and a peninsula for a diversity of play.
  • Epic Music and Sounds - Several new CD-quality musical tracks and sounds will be included, adding to the heroic flavor and enriching the gaming experience.
  • Internet Play for up to eight players via the Microsoft Internet Gaming Zone, over a LAN or modem to modem.

Top-Line System Requirements

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Computer
Pentium 90 or higher microprocessor
Operating System
Windows
® 95 or later or Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 3
Hard-Disk
30 MB of available hard-disk space for a typical install (in addition to the original Age of Empires required disk space)
Memory
16 MB RAM for Windows 95
24 MB RAM for Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Drives
Double speed CD-ROM (Quad-speed or faster recommended)
Display
Super VGA, 256-color (with 1 MB VRAM)
Peripherals/Miscellaneous
Full Microsoft Age of Empires version 1.0 game
Sound card with headphones or speakers required for sound
Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended
28.8 modem or faster and Internet access (or Network card) for head-to-head play

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