Command one of five different
civilizations: the Britons, Franks, Mongols, Saracens, or Japanese; Control special «hero» units such as Richard the Lionheart, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc and Genghis Khan, whose special «hero» powers affect the entire battlefield; Lead over 45 different types of units into battle — from bowmen and monks to hand cannoneers, mercenaries and samurai; Players» can
construct and upgrade buildings to help their units learn new skills and create resources for their
civilizations; Research over 50 different technologies like chemistry, ballistics, siege craft and spying to advance
civilization into the next age; A new Combat Advisor offers advice on certain campaign strategies and provides an assessment of the battle's outcome; Multi-player scenarios allow up to four players to wirelessly battle each other;
By gaining Empire Points, players can unlock maps and units to improve their Emperor Rank.