Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots

 PC
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 117
  3. Negative: 4 out of 117
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  1. Steve
    Jul 9, 2004
    9
    Excellent Game, with some new features that really took me into the story.
  2. DobrePaul
    May 19, 2004
    10
    It's a fantastic game.
  3. [Anonymous]
    Dec 19, 2004
    10
    RON:Thrones and Patriots is one of the best PC games I've ever played. The new campaigns are not only fun but you can learn something from it. I'm really glad that they added the Americans as a nation. The government feature is really sweet. All in all, an awesome game.
  4. imperialblade
    Oct 3, 2013
    10
    It is the best strategy game i have eve played it has so many things to offer to bat it is an old game, i would love to see a fresh new ron game with the same gampley like the original but with the next-gen graphics it was the best game at his time and it still deserve a place in the history of games totally worth playing even now afer a decade from his lunch
  5. Chimp
    Apr 30, 2004
    9
    The governments are a great add on, as are the new races, units, and animations. Its really cool how there are special general animations for each culture, everything from Lakota Monarchs to Persian Comrades.
  6. ss3bferocks
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    Awesome game, if you like real time strategy, then play this game, a wonderful experience and delightful to play.
  7. Discord
    May 19, 2012
    10
    Rise of Nations is a fantastic RTS with great features. Government is an addition added in this expansion that adds a nice layer of gameplay to an already great game. Many new civilizations are added in the expansion pack on top of the ones already there, each with their own special power. The Conquer the World Campaigns are fun and challenging, and teach you a few things about historyRise of Nations is a fantastic RTS with great features. Government is an addition added in this expansion that adds a nice layer of gameplay to an already great game. Many new civilizations are added in the expansion pack on top of the ones already there, each with their own special power. The Conquer the World Campaigns are fun and challenging, and teach you a few things about history too. This is a great game and an essential game for any strategy fan.… Expand
  8. TheNath745
    Feb 28, 2014
    10
    With civilization 4, it's the game wicht i have played the most and when now I play at this game, I unterstand why. The editor of map is very good ( this is the best I have ever seen )
  9. tankianserj94
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    Who can wonder a game that is a decade old with only simple 2D graphics could offer much entertainment even after few years. can believe that im still waiting to get bored with this game. imean, playing one session of 2-3 hours to get me tired and stopped, for a moment though. no more comments. this is a very good game!
  10. konjakthesober
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This is the best strategy game I know of. Love it. Sure I can see it may not hold up today for all players. But for me its an old favorite.
  11. andyg33
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Although the gameplay is similar to a lot of games the engine and customization is vastly superior to many aaa titles out there even to today's standards. Eg. You can create unique challenges and place all units where you want them (recreate historical fights), change the stats of certain units to rebalance a story, download 100s of mods and scenarios to keep things fresh. Much moreAlthough the gameplay is similar to a lot of games the engine and customization is vastly superior to many aaa titles out there even to today's standards. Eg. You can create unique challenges and place all units where you want them (recreate historical fights), change the stats of certain units to rebalance a story, download 100s of mods and scenarios to keep things fresh. Much more replayability than similar titles… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PC Game of 2004
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#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#88 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Cheat Code Central
    80
    With some new features and a shift in focus, I think that Thrones and Patriots has earned its place under the category of "Darn Good Expansion Pack."
  2. Gamezilla!
    87
    A welcome extension of Rise of Nations, a near-perfect mesh of the familiar oblique-overhead map "real time" tactics and turn-based strategy.
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  3. Game Over Online
    88
    A solid foundation of accessible gameplay with a number of new features that helps to invigorate the entire gaming experience.
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