
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom
$5.99 on GOG. Decide if it is worth your time, not just your wallet.
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Worth it, but only if you are ready now
The game looks strong, but the current price does not scream urgency. Buy for intent, not backlog guilt.
GameFinder take
Worth it, but only if you are ready now
The game looks strong, but the current price does not scream urgency. Buy for intent, not backlog guilt.




About This Game
The pitch
Emperor: The Rise of the Middle Kingdom is a game about politics, trade, and city design in ancient China. In Emperor, players progress through 3000 years of Chinese history, facing ever-changing economic, military, and diplomatic challenges as each Chinese dynasty waxes and wanes.
Best for
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy fans • players into Fantasy and Historical
Right now
$5.99 on GOG.
Standout signal
Expect a mix of Fantasy, Historical.
Emperor: The Rise of the Middle Kingdom is a game about politics, trade, and city design in ancient China. In Emperor, players progress through 3000 years of Chinese history, facing ever-changing economic, military, and diplomatic challenges as each Chinese dynasty waxes and wanes.
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System Specs
Minimum
1.8 GHz
512MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
3D graphics card compatible with
1GB available spaceMouse, Keyboard