Dawn of China: Rise of Qin

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"Dawn of China: Rise of Qin" is a historical grand strategy game set in 3rd century BCE during the Warring States period. Players can choose from playable ancient countries of East Asia and lead their chosen nation to total hegemony. The goal is to conquer territories, develop military technology, trade, and crafts, and create a prosperous empire amidst the chaos of the era.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a ton of potential and an interesting setting, particularly for fans of strategy games.
For its price, it offers a decent gameplay experience with enjoyable mechanics once you understand them.
The music and overall atmosphere of the game are appreciated, adding to the experience.

The game has not received updates or support since its release, leading to concerns about developer abandonment.
There are significant gameplay issues, such as a lack of AI activity and the absence of a save feature, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players find the game overly simplistic and unfinished, with a need for more complex mechanics and improvements.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
Gameplay in this strategy game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the army mechanics confusing, particularly the restriction on moving units from garrisons only when in town. While the game offers a simplified version of traditional strategy mechanics, it lacks depth and complexity, leading to a desire for improved AI and more advanced gameplay features. Overall, the potential for a rich experience centered on ancient Chinese systems is noted, but current execution falls short.
- “I think a strategy game centered on China with mechanics and gameplay that accurately creates the complex and enthralling ancient and imperial Chinese systems and gives one freedom to play in it would be amazing!”
- “All the game needs is improved AI, more advanced game mechanics, and better game engine optimization.”
- “The army mechanics confused me; why can I only move units from my garrison when my army is in town?”
- “After spending one hour figuring out this game, I managed to understand the core mechanic.”
- “Basically, this game is a very easy version of any strategy game similar to Paradox games, with very simple mechanics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the inclusion of interesting information about the music adds depth to the gameplay, making it a recommended aspect for players.
- “But all in all, a great start; I would recommend it for the great music.”
- “Good music, with interesting information included; the map isn't amazing, but it is nice to look at.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
Reviewers indicate that the game requires enhancements in AI, more sophisticated game mechanics, and overall better optimization of the game engine to improve performance and gameplay experience.
- “The game could greatly benefit from improved AI, more advanced game mechanics, and better engine optimization.”
- “With some tweaks to the optimization, the gameplay experience could be significantly enhanced.”
- “Optimizing the game engine would lead to smoother performance and a more enjoyable experience overall.”
- “All the game needs is improved AI, more advanced game mechanics, and better game engine optimization.”