Rise of Nations: Extended EditionVSThe Entente Gold
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
Better Deal· Kinguin
Winner
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
The Entente Gold
Quality
Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 8.1+
- Processor: 2.6 Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct X 11+
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: GeForce 9800GTX, Radeon 4850+
The Entente Gold
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 98/XP
- Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX compatible 256 MB
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Rise of Nations: Extended Edition or The Entente Gold?
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition won the comparison against The Entente Gold based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Rise of Nations: Extended Edition worth buying over The Entente Gold?
Based on the metrics, Rise of Nations: Extended Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Rise of Nations: Extended Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC