Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology is a Myth-based MMO-RTS video game by Ensemble Studios. The game is basically a Spin-off from the Age of Empires Series and is based on Greek, Egyptian and Norse mythologies. With an Age of Empires inspired game-play and mechanics, Age of Mythology features Admiral Arkantos from Atlantean Origins who is destined to explore the game world divided into 3 most significant cultures and hunt down Cyclops, a companion of Poseidon, and an enemy of Atlantis. Age of Mythology offers a typical gameplay to a lot of other MMORTS games and because of that it allows you to defeat a number of enemy units, build structures, towns, farms etc., train villagers into fully skilled fighters or soldiers, wage epic wars against the neighboring and distant Civilizations, Rival Towns etc. Your main task in the game is to always keep on advancing your tribes and to achieve that goal you’ll have to start from Archaic Age then eventually upgrades to Classic Age, Heroic Age and finally reach to the Mythic Age. Each and every upgrades to any age unlocks more unique Units, Technologies etc. and allows you to be in a more advanced time than the previous. Age of Mythology offers four types of main resources such as Food, Gold, Favor that you can use to train your troop units, build structures, research etc. Age of Mythology lacks one main resource Stone and lets you use other things instead of that. Furthermore, Age of Mythology offers brilliant options to build a strong economy, diplomatic relations with friendly nations etc. With a number of units classified into seven main classes such as Infantry, Cavalry, Archery, Naval, Heroes, Myth Units and Siege Weaponry controlled by Human Units, options to build multiple types of buildings such as Economic buildings, Markets, Farms, Military buildings, Research Facilities, Defensive Structures such as Towers and weapon Mounts etc, Age of Mythology offers a brilliantly engaging and quite addictive gameplay to enjoy.
#1 Command and Conquer
Command and Conquer is the very first game in the series and a Real-Time Strategy, War based MMO video game developed by Westwood Studios. The game is set in an alternate reality that focuses on modern day events. As the story describes, the game is basically about a world war between two massive and global factions Global Defense Initiative and a Militant Cult known as Brotherhood of Nod. The war is over the possession of a rare and mysterious element known as Tiberium which is slowly spreading across the world and is a great source of power. Command and Conquer became a hit after very short time of its release back in 1995 and on a huge demand from players around the world, Westwood Studios decided to develop more games as Command and Conquer sequels and that chain is still growing on.Command and Conquer is the predecessor to a number of brilliant games in the series such as Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun, Command & Conquer: Renegade, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Twilight etc. Command and Conquer offers single and multiplayer game modes with campaigns, skirmishes and AIs. it allows you to buildings, power houses and transport, train troops, battle with enemies and govern over the cities in order to prove your might and enjoy the game. The game offers a quite futuristic environment and story-line and offers a really different and quite immersive experience of MMO-RTS elements.
#2 Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3
Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 is an extremely wonderful RTS video game like Supreme Commander. The game is one of the most popular and well-liked addition to the Command and Conquer series and offers a similar game-play and mechanics to its predecessors. Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 takes you to World War 2 era and allows you to part of the massive conflict between the Soviet Union, Empire of the Rising Sun and their Allies, choose one of the powerful sides and begin making strategies that will eventually write the fate of world. Dominate and seize the power by simply building your own bases, collecting resources and by conquering the enemy installations. The unique RTS element of the game lets you gather up enough resources, build your defenses and make strategies, raise immensely powerful armies to defeat your enemies, attack on your enemies from ground, air and sea and dominate where ever you go. Amazingly addictive and long campaigns, combats, beautiful visuals and an immersive game-play are the key parts of this wonderful game. For a great Supreme Commander like experience, you should totally try this one out.
#3 Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander or popularly known as SupCom is a wonderful Real-Time Strategy and MMO video game by Gas Powered Games. The game allows you to Pilot giant Mechs named as Armored Command Units (ACUs) and lets you build your own Base, build more Mech units like the one you are piloting, use sophisticated technologies to upgrade your mech units, wage wars against the enemies and conquer their outposts. You can select anyone of the three main factions, go hunting on the enemies and eventually expand your mechanical reign. With a number of fantastic Single and Multiplayer Campaign, missions and side missions for you to engage yourself in and enjoy a brilliant experience. Supreme Commander is the predecessor to 1997’s “Total Annihilation” if you consider it to and it offers almost similar game-play and mechanics and allows yo to have a totally unique MMO-RTS experience. With a futuristic game setting, beautifuly created 3D visuals and all the thrilling Campaigns in the game, Supreme Commander is one of the best games of this specific genre.
#4 Kessen II
Kessen II is a Real-time Tactics, and Single-player video game developed and published by Koei. The game offers Strategy element and focuses on three massive Kingdom in China. It is the direct sequel to Kessen and offers enhanced mechanics, gameplay, and controls. The game lets you get into the role of the warrior, and your main goal is to create your troops, train them and dive into the world of battle in order seek the throne of the Han Dynasty. Lead your forces and command them with the realistic military formation, fight against enemies with magical attack and defeat them to complete the task and win trophies. You can explore the game world either ride atop horses or an elephant. Defend your castle and gather resources for your empire. It includes new storyline and hundreds of new landscapes that will test your leadership. The game lets you a chance to lead a mighty force and make that will make history. Unlock other weapons with your score points and upgrade your traditional weapons. Kessen II is the wonderful game as compared to other Real-time Tactics and Strategy games. Try it out.
#5 R.U.S.E.
R.U.S.E. is a Single and Multiplayer Real-time Strategy video game released by Eugen Systems and Ubisoft. The game takes place during WWII and centers on the invasion of Nazi Germany in 1944. It includes various historical places and fictional events. The player can assume the role of the protagonist who is a commander and his ultimate task is to command his army during battlefield against another team. The primary objective is to build the units, recruit and control land, sea and air army to take over the opponents and defeat them to progress through the game. The player can use a variety of decoys and ruses to trick his enemies and modify the outcome of the battles. There are different factions available including United Kingdom, Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, Kingdom of Italy, and more. The ruses system is split into three different categories such as Decryption, Radio Silence, and Decoy Offensive. With prominent features, addictive gameplay, superb mechanics and lots of challenging opponents, R.U.S.E. is the best game to play and enjoy.
#6 Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution created by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games is a Turn-based Strategy, Single and Multiplayer video game for cross-platform. It is a spin-off of Civilization series and begins in 4000 BC, with a single unit in the center of the region. The player assumes the role of the protagonist and his primary task is to manipulate the world, find rare artifacts, gather resources and harvest food. Earn experience points by fulfilling his missions and objectives and use them to expand his Empire and units further and further. The player can trade with other players to earn money and can produce useful goods by creating factories. There are up to sixteen civilizations, and the player can choose one of them to get into the world to start his game. Each civilization has its different leader and has a variety of special bonus such as technology, special ability, and a great person. In Single-player mode, the player plays against AI while in Multiplayer mode, the player can compete against up to four players. With prominent features and addictive game, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is the best game to play and enjoy.
#7 Command and Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation
Command and Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation is a compilation of two downloadable packs for PlayStation platform. The title introduces new units like Shock Trooper, Tesla Tank, Mechanic, and Chrono Tank, including skirmish map. It mainly focuses on RTS (Real-time Strategy) element where the player establishes his land, create a building and recruit soldiers to defend his empire. During the gameplay, the player can explore the world from an isometric perspective, fight against enemies while gathering resources to survive in the land. The goal of the player is to battle enemies, loot their resources and claim their land to expand his empire. There are a series of quests, and the player must complete each one to advances through the game. It has multiple factions available, and the player must select his favourite one at the beginning of the game. Command and Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation includes prominent features such as Valuable Minerals, Restore the Peace, Create Buildings, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#8 Kessen III
Kessen III is a Single-player and Multiplayer Real-time Tactics video game published and developed by Koei for PlayStation 2. It serves as the 3rd installment in the series of Kessen based on the life of Oda Nobunaga. The game refines the mechanics of previous titles while introducing new core elements. The flow starts with the player choosing his playable character and mission from those available on the map. After being described on the detail of the mission, the player then choose which units to bring into the battlefield before releasing the orders. During the battle, the player commands the specific units and can switch between units anytime, while the other units led by AI (Artificial Intelligence). The battle takes place in turn-based battle system where the player needs to order his units to attack enemies to crush them before they destroy his units. The game becomes complex as the player advances through it. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and stunning visuals, Kessen III is the wonderful game to play. Check it out, and have fun.