A new video game, called "Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War," lets you sit at the helm of Greek, Roman, or other armies and participate in historic campaigns, or those of your own devising. It features some very neat-looking graphics, etc. And it's not just about armchair generalship:
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...you'll get to do things never before possible in an RTS. Take it from me, the first time you charge an enemy fortification in Hero Command or ram an enemy ship with your Trireme and send hundreds of enemy units to a watery grave, it's truly a visceral, emotional experience. And once you experience it, you'll never want to play a game that doesn't have those features.[article 2]
The truly innovative thing about Rise & Fall is hero command, which will be the key to your civilization's success. A powerful, heroic leader like Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, or Ramses the Great will perform incredible feats on the battlefield. At key, strategic moments in the game, you will leap into action and take personal control of your hero and cut a swath of destruction across the battlefield.
Mmmm...destruction...
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