A step into the past
Empire Earth is a Real-Time-Strategy game stuffed with tons of options that take the genre to the next level. Rather than skill, it’s all about trying to advance your civilization to newer ages as soon as possible.
From caves to space
Empire Earth mixes in some serious excitement, taking average combat and turning it into an energetic display of fireworks.
Empire Earth sticks you into a time machine and sends you off to the past. You get to witness humanity evolve throughout history.
Starting off, you watch your little cavemen smash rocks together as they collect resources and discover fire. Others will have big sticks, or clubs, as they try to defend themselves from other tribes as you progress through a match. Evolution takes the limelight in this title, as you decide how to optimize your resource management.
As a match continues, a constant change in strategy is required. Command your troops in battle, where the bigger weapons tend to be better. Advancing in technology faster than your foes gives you a giant advantage. Bombers and tanks tend to decimate enemy forces using muskets and cannons. This growth can be exponential if you do it right. Conquering foes frees up land, and access to more land leads to more resources.
Something that makes this title unique is the intense action. Most games in this genre focus entirely on strategy.
It’s so satisfying watching every unit putting on a show as they strive for victory.
Where can you run this program?
Empire Earth can only run on computers using the Windows operating system. There are currently no other platforms that can run it.
Is there a better alternative?
No. Empire Earth is one of many titles that fit the RTS genre. However, it excels at presenting the player with a great sense of progression. A close alternative is Age of Empires.
Our take
Empire Earth is a great opportunity to jump into the Real-Time Strategy genre. It may have a lot in ways of combat, but it’s a great title to play when you might want to sit back and relax.
Should you download it?
Yes. The game is now available for free. If you’re confident enough to lead a civilization to success, you should definitely give it a try.
