Oriental Empires

Enter the realm of the ancient East. Take charge of a fledgling city or tribe at the dawn of China's history and transform it into a formidable empire. Cultivate your territory, establish magnificent cities, muster enormous armies, and wage legendary wars. Evolve your science, traditions, and faith to forge one of humanity's most significant civilizations. The entire campaign unfolds on a single breathtaking map, vividly rendering China's mountains, woodlands, plains, and deserts. Zoom in to inspect your troops and observe peasants laboring, or zoom out for a tactical perspective. Strategize your conflicts, conclude your turn, and witness your forces carry out commands as hundreds of soldiers wage war directly on the landscape.

FEATURES

• Begin as a solitary nation or tribe, expanding from a modest settlement to grow your domain and heritage with the ultimate goal of becoming the acknowledged Son of Heaven and global sovereign.
• Compel other factions to acknowledge this status through armed might or diplomatic negotiation.
• Assume command of one of 24 distinct factions, each offering unique advantages or disadvantages.
• Explore a vast, artistically crafted map portraying the scenic and authentic terrain of China and Mongolia.
• Engage in large-scale combat featuring hundreds or thousands of soldiers detailed precisely on the game map, observing skilled armies and reinforcements execute player-defined battle orders and formations.
• Enjoy fully animated 3D models with diverse facial and clothing variations for infantry, cavalry, chariots, artillery, and naval units.
• Utilize a long, seamless zoom capability to immerse yourself in the game world or pull back for a strategic view.
• Expand settlements through construction and landscape development, establishing markets and ports for land and sea trade.
• Navigate a complex research tree encompassing technological as well as cultural, philosophical, and religious advancements.
• Manage numerous factors affecting your rise to dominance, including Leaders, Sieges, Unrest, Rebellion, Authority, and Culture ratings.
• As Emperor, issue edicts, laws, and decrees to balance power and usher in a glorious new Era defined by novel technologies and military units.
• Unite in conquest or betray allies in multiplayer mode, which supports up to 15 participants.