I installed and played this demo a while ago, but I’m pretty sure I still remember my impressions correctly. As with most of my demos, it was downloaded from jucaushii.ro.
From the publishers:
In Rise & Fall, players assume the role of one of history’s greatest heroes and build a civilization from the ground up. Amass enough glory, and Rise & Fall lets the player fight alongside his troops in Hero Command Mode, laying waste to carefully prepared enemy plans, formations and fortifications with an almost supernatural combination of leadership and martial skill.
So, as is implied by the statement above, the game has two modes, Hero and Strategy. The screenshot above is of the strategy mode. It’s pretty much the same as every other game in the genre. There are probably a lot of subtleties that I’m missing, but you have to be more versed in the genre than I am to pick them up.
I can make some general comments about this mode though, the viewing angles were handled well, I never felt like I was missing anything, which is a common complaint of strategy games. You also had complete control over your own viewing angle, so that was cool. I remember times in Warcraft 2 that I would have loved to zoom in and watch my awesome Paladins and Rangers wreak havoc (not to mention my gryphons).
While the conventional strategy mode is good, the game really comes into it’s own in the hero mode.
I think the team that developed this game knew that the hero mode was going to be the clincher, because a lot of the cut scenes and advertising seem to emphasise being able to play as the particular heroes.
It really is enjoyable.
When I played the demo, I spent a huge amount of time in hero mode as Cleopatra. To be clear, what happens is that when in strategy mode, there is a unit which is particularly strong and probably has a range of other talents. This is your hero. Nothing new there.
In this game however, you can choose to go into hero mode. This zooms in, and from being able to see your entire army, now you can only see your hero, and you control them directly, in semi-FPS sort of a way. They probably made the demo particularly easy so that you could play in this mode for ages and not have to worry about anything else.
There is the danger I suppose of getting engrossed in your “hero play” and forgetting that you have a base and hundreds of units that are sitting around waiting for orders.
Never the less, running over the hills killing soldiers in hand to hand combat is remarkably refreshing for this sort of a game. The one thing I’d like to see in future games is the ability to play as any unit. Sure, it’s great playing as Cleopatra, but it would be cool to play as the galley captain or chariot driver.
I really enjoyed my time playing this game. My only complaint was the way units got onto the transport ships. I ended up having to manually move units to the front or back so more could get on. What a pain. I wouldn’t buy the game at retail ($89.95 @ gpstore.co.nz ) but I wouldn’t return it if someone gave it to me.
7/10
You can choose a dark gray striped suit with red 1955 like the aunt blogger below. The red bag looks very dazzling against the neutral color, and it has become irrelevant.
Striped blouse with some dark texture. On the stripes dominated by gray color, the interval between different degrees of gray or blue colors increases the contrast change between colors, and more classic and vertical visual extension effects of vertical stripe patterns;
Although I personally prefer luxury bags made of whole leather material (because they are more valuable), it is undeniable that bags with presbyopia patterns are also sought after by everyone, and Gucci’s most classic double G pattern 1955 is even more popular. Loved by many bloggers!
A fascinating discussion is definitely worth comment.
There’s no doubt that that you ought to write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but usually folks don’t
talk about such issues. To the next! Best wishes!!
This site was… how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I have found something that helped me. Cheers!
Hey are using WordPress for your blog platform?
I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and set
up my own. Do you require any html coding expertise to make your own blog?
Any help would be really appreciated!
Good day! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to
give a quick shout out and say I truly enjoy reading your blog posts.
Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that deal with the same topics?
Thank you!
Valuable information. Fortunate me I discovered your site accidentally, and I’m
stunned why this twist of fate did not happened in advance!
I bookmarked it.
You are so interesting! I do not believe I’ve read a single thing like this before. So wonderful to discover somebody with a few original thoughts on this subject. Really.. thanks for starting this up. This web site is something that is required on the internet, someone with a little originality!
I absolutely love your blog and find many of your post’s to be precisely what I’m looking for.
Do you offer guest writers to write content for you personally?
I wouldn’t mind publishing a post or elaborating on a few of the subjects you write about here.
Again, awesome site!
Having read this I believed it was very enlightening. I appreciate you finding the time and effort to put this article together. I once again find myself spending a lot of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it!
Pretty! This has been a really wonderful post.
Many thanks for supplying these details.
I am regular reader, how are you everybody? This article posted at this site is in fact fastidious.
Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you writing this article and the rest of the site is really good.
Wow, this piece of writing is fastidious, my younger sister
is analyzing these things, thus I am going to
tell her.
The jobs had been viewed as stepping stones to becoming workplace secretaries.
My web-site … bar??
If you are going for best contents like myself, only pay a visit
this website every day because it offers quality contents, thanks
Andd they’re leading the case management of essential power policy proceedings and advancing SCE’s clean energy policies and investments.
Feel fee to visit my homepage – ???
Good post. I will be dealing with some of these issues as well..
If you wish for to improve your familiarity only keep
visiting this website and be updated with the newest news posted here.
I’ll immediately snatch your rss as I can not
find your e-mail subscription link or e-newsletter
service. Do you have any? Kindly allow me know in order that I could subscribe.
Thanks.
If you are going for best contents like myself, simply pay a visit
this site everyday because it offers quality contents, thanks
Not all meen are like Wilbnurn or Jones, willing to
leawve blue-collar function behind for jobs in heath
care.
Visit my site ?????
Very soon this website will be famous among all blogging people, due to it’s good articles or reviews
I am sure this paragraph has touched all the internet visitors, its really really good article on building up new blog.
I am sure this article has touched all the internet visitors,
its really really good piece of writing on building up new web
site.
Everything is very open with a really clear description of the issues.
It was truly informative. Your site is useful.
Many thanks for sharing!
Then at my earlier job, they implemented a hybrid structure where we went
to the office and also function from property.
Herre is my web page – webpage
But can all of this make up for the truth that bonuses
aren’t accessible How to Play Baccarat
crygpto players?
Hello there! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this website?
I’m getting fed up of WordPress because I’ve had issues with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform.
I would be awesome if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.
This is a topic that is close to my heart… Many thanks! Where are your contact details though?
Superb blog you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew of any
forums that cover the same topics discussed in this article?
I’d really like to be a part of online community where
I can get opinions from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest.
If you have any recommendations, please let me know.
Many thanks!
This generous bonus is compounded with a 125% match bonus up to a
total of 6 BTC.
Feel free to surf to my web-site: Online Baccarat
Great article. I will be going through many of these issues as well..
I tried to make the LEGO® Nintendo Entertainment System but
ended up making a rose instead. I guess gaming is not my forte!
top lego Brick Project
The limited edition Lego sets are highly sought after
by collectors worldwide. The limited edition Lego sets are special.
Lego and books are the perfect match! Combining story-telling with building adds an entirely new level
of enjoyment.
Having said that, if we had to pick just one
particular, it would be Spin Casino.
Also visit mmy webpage Baccarat Site
Hi this is kind of of off topic but I was wondering if blogs use WYSIWYG editors or if you
have to manually code with HTML. I’m starting a blog soon but have
no coding know-how so I wanted to get guidance from someone with experience.
Any help would be enormously appreciated!
You have made some good points there. I looked on the internet to learn more about
the issue and found most people will go along with your views on this website.
whoah this blog is excellent i really like studying your articles.
Keep up the great work! You recognize, lots of persons are searching around for this information, you can aid them greatly.
These are really impressive ideas in regarding blogging.
You have touched some fastidious factors here.
Any way keep up wrinting.
Good way of explaining, and pleasant paragraph to take facts regarding my presentation subject matter, which i am going to convey in school.
I don’t even know how I ended up right here, but I thought this publish was good.
I do not recognize who you are but definitely you’re
going to a famous blogger should you are not already.
Cheers!
Hi i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anywhere, when i read this piece of writing i thought i could
also make comment due to this sensible article.
Golden Nugget characteristics two exclusive blackjack games, but they’re seriously
only reskins of SG Digital’s Blackjack item.
Hey there! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and tell you I really enjoy reading through your posts.
Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums
that cover the same subjects? Thank you!