Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Stainless Steel Studios
- Publishers: Sierra Entertainment
Empire Earth: A Real-Time Strategy Classic
Released in 2001, Empire Earth is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that takes you on a journey through history, from the Prehistoric Age to the Nano Age. With its innovative epoch system, Empire Earth allows you to experience the rise and fall of civilizations, and witness the evolution of technology and warfare.
Gameplay
Empire Earth is a traditional RTS game at its core. You gather resources, build a base, and train units to defeat your enemies. However, the game’s unique epoch system sets it apart from other RTS games.
Each epoch represents a different age in history, and each epoch has its own unique technologies and units. For example, in the Prehistoric Age, you can train mammoths and cavemen, while in the Nano Age, you can build laser tanks and nanobots.
As you advance through the epochs, you will gain access to new and more powerful technologies. However, you will also have to abandon some of your old units. This creates a constant tension between upgrading your technology and maintaining a balanced army.
Epochs
There are 15 epochs in Empire Earth, each representing a different era in human history:
- Prehistoric Age
- Stone Age
- Copper Age
- Bronze Age
- Dark Age
- Middle Ages
- Renaissance
- Imperial Age
- Industrial Age
- Atomic World War I Age
- Atomic World War II Age
- Atomic Modern Age
- Digital Age
- Nano Age
- Space Age (available in the expansion pack, The Art of Conquest)
Campaigns
Empire Earth features a number of campaigns that tell the stories of different civilizations throughout history. These campaigns are a great way to learn about the game’s mechanics and to experience the different epochs.
The campaigns are:
- Rise of Rome: This campaign tells the story of the rise of the Roman Empire.
- Birth of America: This campaign tells the story of the American Revolution.
- Napoleon’s Wars: This campaign tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power and his eventual defeat.
- World War II: This campaign tells the story of the Second World War.
- The Art of War: This campaign is a collection of historical battles from different eras.
Multiplayer
Empire Earth features a robust multiplayer mode that allows you to compete against other players online. There are a variety of multiplayer modes available, including:
- Deathmatch: In this mode, the goal is to destroy all of your opponents’ units and buildings.
- Conquest: In this mode, the goal is to capture and hold a certain number of territories.
- King of the Hill: In this mode, the goal is to control a central point on the map for a certain amount of time.
- Scenario: In this mode, you can play through custom scenarios created by other players.
Reception
Empire Earth was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative epoch system, its epic campaigns, and its robust multiplayer mode. Empire Earth won a number of awards, including Game of the Year from IGN and PC Gamer.
Legacy
Empire Earth is considered to be one of the best RTS games ever made. The game’s innovative epoch system has been imitated by a number of other RTS games, and its campaigns are still considered to be some of the best in the genre. Empire Earth is a classic RTS game that is still enjoyed by many players today.
Conclusion
Empire Earth is a truly epic RTS game that takes you on a journey through history. With its innovative epoch system, its epic campaigns, and its robust multiplayer mode, Empire Earth is a game that will keep you entertained for hours on end. If you are a fan of RTS games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Empire Earth.
Review Score
8.5/10
