A weak culture and a far flung empire is a bad combination. This shift is achieved by the concept of citizen loyalty, which is closely tied to the power of a nation’s culture and a city’s distance from its capital. Playing Rise and Fall feels less like a campaign, and more like a sandbox. But in Rise and Fall, the emphasis is on nudging the player away from fighting, and towards more creative means to victory. I’ve written before about how this series bullies players into armed conflict, satisfying the strategy genre’s core principle of conquest. Most striking of all is a bold acknowledgement that civilizations can thrive without aggressive military strength and conquest, relying on peaceful achievements to make their mark on history. If you want to see the very best of the best for your platform(s) of choice, check out Polygon Essentials. When we award a game the Polygon Recommends badge, it’s because we believe the title is uniquely thought-provoking, entertaining, inventive, or fun - and worth fitting into your schedule. Polygon Recommends is our way of endorsing our favorite games.
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