PC (Microsoft Windows)
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom
90
Critic RatingAbout
Emperor: The Rise of the Middle Kingdom is a game about politics, trade, and city design in ancient China. In Emperor, players progress through 3000 years of Chinese history, facing ever-changing economic, military, and diplomatic challenges as each Chinese dynasty waxes and wanes.
Playtime Estimates
Main Story60.7h
Main + Extra74.7h
Completionist-
All Styles67.6h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 9/28/2026
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Languages
| Language | Support |
|---|---|
| English | Audio |
| English | Interface |
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Game Info
Release Date9/9/2002
DeveloperBreakAway Games
PublisherSierra Entertainment
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows)
GenresReal Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
IGDB Rating90/100 (26)
Game Modes
Single player
Multiplayer
Themes
Fantasy
Historical
Perspectives
Bird view / Isometric
Release Dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)Sep 9, 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)Sep 20, 2002