Rise and Fall: Civilizations at War

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Rise and Fall: Civilizations at War blends real time strategy with close quarters combat. You alternate between directing units from a base and taking direct control of individual soldiers during firefights. The single player campaign features clashes between historical civilizations where economic management and battlefield tactics are equally vital. Online matches let you apply the same mechanics against human opponents in competitive settings. The game’s hands on approach to unit control was uncommon for 2006 RTS titles. Players appreciate the ability to micro manage both large scale operations and personal engagements. Though not a top seller it maintains a small but active mod community. Some critics note the learning curve can be steep but fans praise the depth of its hybrid gameplay.