Rise of Nations or Age of Mythology? Suggestions?

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#1 hobbez
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As mentioned above, I'm having trouble deciding which one to get.  They both look fun to play, it's hard to choose.  I'm open to suggestions, comments (good and bad) , ..reviews even..  Thank you in advance, let me know what you think.
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#2 Letesmetty
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Rise of Nations. Or you could do one better and just get Civ4.
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#3 hobbez
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I kinda want real time strat rather than turn based. Oh yea, other game suggestions are appreciated as well.
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#4 ardylicious
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Why compare? They are both great games and they are both cheap.
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#5 XaosII
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Im guessing you have an interest in an ancient civ RTS? Otherwise, i'd heavily recommend Company of Heroes over both of them.

 Still, if its just between the two, i liked Rise of Nations more. Age of Mythology seems a bit more popular online, but i felt it lacked variety. Still felt like Age of Empires 2 with subtle improvements and better graphics. Same reason why i disliked Age of Empires 3. Felt like 8 year-old gameplay wrapped in a shiny coat.

Rise of Nations is a bit ugly, but i find it feels alot more fresh even when compared to other RTS games today. 

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#6 hobbez
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I can get both but I just want one at the moment. Besides I don't have much free time, so I'd rather play the "better" game.
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#7 XaosII
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I can get both but I just want one at the moment. Besides I don't have much free time, so I'd rather play the "better" game.hobbez

I'd recommend the demos then. If time is an issue, you can generally finish matches in Age of Mythology quicker. Some Rise of Nations matches can stretch real long periods of time. 

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#8 hobbez
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Im guessing you have an interest in an ancient civ RTS? Otherwise, i'd heavily recommend Company of Heroes over both of them.

Still, if its just between the two, i liked Rise of Nations more. Age of Mythology seems a bit more popular online, but i felt it lacked variety. Still felt like Age of Empires 2 with subtle improvements and better graphics. Same reason why i disliked Age of Empires 3. Felt like 8 year-old gameplay wrapped in a shiny coat.

Rise of Nations is a bit ugly, but i find it feels alot more fresh even when compared to other RTS games today.

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You're right, I do like ancient civ, more specifically greek civ, and I do like RTS. I haven't played Age of Empires 3 though, not that I want to because I heard it doesn't compare to the previous AoE's. I have C&C: Zero Hour, is that like Company of Heroes?
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Rise of Nations
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#10 timma25
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For the original question deffinetly RoN.

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#11 LA_lakers_4life
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get rise of nations and its expansion thrones and patriots....amazing game