Rising: War for Dominion

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"Rising Civilizations" is a strategy game that offers an intriguing story and beautiful game mechanics, but is marred by lots of grinding, excessive advertisements, and bugs. The game is currently celebrating its 3rd anniversary, so players can expect special events and updates. Despite its flaws, the game's splendid graphics and engaging gameplay may still appeal to fans of the strategy genre.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,829 reviews

graphics141 positive mentions

monetization195 negative mentions

monetization
221 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
8%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertising, which falsely portrays it as a mobile version of "Age of Empires," while the actual gameplay is described as a generic city builder heavily reliant on microtransactions. Many users express frustration over the pressure to make in-game purchases to remain competitive, labeling the game a "cash grab" that exploits nostalgia for profit. While some players note that in-app purchases are not strictly necessary to enjoy the game, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the deceptive marketing tactics and the monetization model.
- “In-app purchases seem quite low compared to similar games of the same genre, which is a plus.”
- “The in-game events are fun and can be rewarding if you actually participate in them and take advantage of the prizes you get and the points you earn to trade in for awesome items you can use to level up and rank higher without making in-game purchases.”
- “In-app purchases are very reasonable, but not required.”
- “This is just another of the boring, formulaic mobile MMORPG games designed so that the player who makes the most in-game purchases and spends the most real-world money rules and wins.”
- “A generic city builder game designed to look like Age of Empires and play nothing like it, while being heavily saturated with microtransactions.”
- “This game is not 'just like Age of Empires' like the ads say.”
graphics
202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
27%
3%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, describing them as beautiful, excellent, and reminiscent of classic RTS games. However, some users criticize the graphics for being outdated or glitchy, with complaints about lag and poor performance affecting the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, there are notable concerns regarding their execution and the game's performance.
- “The graphics are great, but the whole gameplay is automated??”
- “With its stunning graphics, strategic gameplay, and engaging storyline, it offers a truly addictive gaming experience.”
- “I love the game, it has beautiful graphics, and even works even though I have a weak internet connection.”
- “Regardless of that, the art style is overly detailed 2000s era RTS-like similar games on here, with a frame rate to match, where pressing buttons and animations feel like a slog.”
- “One the graphics are sad; the picture moves as if you're waiting on a page in a book to turn. It's very glitchy and slow-moving. The game also crashes, so this is a waste of time like every game they put on Google Play!”
- “Graphics and interface are terrible.”
gameplay
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
3%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and ease of learning, but also criticizing it for being heavily influenced by pay-to-win mechanics and lacking originality. While some appreciate the strategic elements and engaging mechanics, others find it confusing and reminiscent of generic mobile empire-building games. Additionally, there are complaints about misleading advertisements that showcase gameplay not reflective of the actual experience.
- “Fun gameplay with lots of strategy.”
- “Great graphics and easy gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is also amazing and thankfully quite different from the usual run-of-the-mill same genre games...”
- “Horrible graphics, lagging and bugged, poor gameplay - not original, copied from other games.”
- “It's the same as all the other generic, poorly translated 'strategy' games with paid VIP levels and tired gameplay.”
- “This is a massive online pay-to-win game and not at all like the gameplay of Age of Empires.”
story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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10%
The game's storyline receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and addictive, while others criticize it as lacking depth and originality. Many appreciate the graphics and the variety of quests, but some express frustration with the forced progression and repetitive nature of the main quests. Overall, while the story has its fans, there is a consensus that it could benefit from further development and polish.
- “Amazing game, very addictive, great story line.”
- “Great game, great story lines.”
- “With its stunning graphics, strategic gameplay, and engaging storyline, it offers a truly addictive gaming experience.”
- “Another so-called strategy game built on a common framework with a new skin and a lame storyline.”
- “Every time you do a main quest, you're forced to do something that you're sometimes not ready for or not prepared for.”
- “The battle modes are like an app game from 2014; the story is boring, the tutorial plods along for too many levels, and there is nothing RTS about it.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
4%
85%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting minor glitches and occasional freezes, particularly during peak hours or after watching advertisements. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay with few issues, others have noted that these glitches can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable, but it requires further polishing to address the stability concerns.
- “So far no glitches, performed pretty smooth.”
- “No glitches or bugs or any problems really.”
- “Good graphics and almost no glitches.”
- “There are too many minor glitches, adding to the annoyance.”
- “Wouldn't recommend anybody play this game; too many glitches and issues.”
- “Game glitches and you are automatically behind.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, noting that material farming is often tedious and slow, making it difficult to stay competitive without spending money. Many feel the game lacks originality and suffers from a pay-to-win model, where high-spending players can easily outpace those who grind. Overall, while some enjoy the game, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “I have been waiting for years for a game like this to come out, but it was only false advertising and another pay-to-win, grinding game.”
- “This game is also painfully generic and grindy, and does nothing to stand out from the other hundred games like this one on the play store.”
- “I genuinely like and enjoy this game, but unfortunately, the farming of materials is not fast enough or adequate enough to upgrade in a sufficient time frame to stay competitive without being a pay-to-play user.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and classic, while others criticize it for being repetitive and derivative, specifically noting that it features the same tracks as the tavern music from Skyrim. Concerns about copyright issues have also been raised, as players feel the game relies on music from other well-known titles, detracting from its originality. Overall, while the music adds to the game's atmosphere, its lack of originality has sparked significant criticism.
- “Amazing game and great music.”
- “Awesome visuals and music.”
- “So far, the game is enjoyable, but the first thing I noticed when booting up the game is that the background music isn't theirs; it's the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim tavern theme.”
- “Great game so far, but I noticed that the music used is the exact same music used in the taverns in the game Skyrim.”
- “It's a great game overall; I like it and find it fun to play. Just one thing that I believe should be fixed is the audio. I can hear audio from Skyrim (the Skyrim tavern music) and other games I'm familiar with. All that should be really worked on as far as I've noticed is having your own audio in the game.”
- “You are using copyrighted music from Bethesda.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as visually stunning and audibly satisfying due to its impressive graphics and sound design. However, some users express disappointment with a pay-to-win (P2W) environment that fosters a competitive atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics and sound design enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a visually stunning and audibly satisfying gameplay.”
- “Good atmosphere.”
- “After wasting money here, I sadly realize it is a terrible pay-to-win atmosphere.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its lightheartedness and amusing elements, such as the quirky random names assigned to players and the playful use of Age of Empires gameplay in advertisements, which some find particularly funny. Overall, players appreciate the game's comedic aspects, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “First of all, it’s simple to play this game, the guide is complete and the gameplay is plenty and funny.”
- “It's funny; I like it.”
- “Just downloaded this so I could tell y'all that they're using Age of Empires gameplay in their ads, and I think it's actually hilarious that they think they're getting away with it.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's optimization is inconsistent; while some users report smooth performance, others experience significant issues that hinder gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it never lags or stutters.”
- “The performance optimization is impressive, allowing for high frame rates even on lower-end hardware.”
- “Not user-friendly and suffers from poor performance.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent lag and crashes.”
- “Gameplay is severely hindered by optimization issues.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with users expressing disappointment and frustration, feeling that it fails to deliver on its promises and is unplayable. Many describe it as a poor imitation of Age of Empires, leading to a sense of betrayal and disillusionment.