''Rising Sun'' is a 2000

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developed by

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and published by Take-Two Interactive. Set during the

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, it is an entry in TalonSoft's ''Campaign'' series. ''Rising Sun'' won positive reviews from critics and was nominated for awards by ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Gameplay

''Rising Sun'' is a

that simulates conflict during the

Development

''Rising Sun'' was developed by

as the last game in its ''Campaign'' series, following titles such as '' East Front'' and '' West Front''. It was released on February 1, 2000.

Reception

''Rising Sun'' received an average score of 82% on the review aggregation website ''

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''. The game was nominated for ''

''s 2000 "Wargame of the Year" award. ''

'' nominated ''Rising Sun'' in the same category, but gave the prize to '' Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord''. The editors called ''Rising Sun'' a "terrific" title that "took the traditional hex-based wargame to its zenith". In ''Computer Games Magazine'', Carl Lund wrote that ''Rising Sun''s "epic scope and sheer massiveness ensure replayability for months, if not years, to come." Bruce Geryk of ''Computer Gaming World'' similarly praised the game for "tak ngthe hex-based, sequential-turn wargame to a level of refinement previously unseen".

Legacy

''Imperial Strike''

Sequel

Although announced as the final game in the ''Campaign'' series, ''Rising Sun'' received a follow-up in 2001 under the title '' Divided Ground: Middle East Conflict 1948-1973''.

References

External links

Official page
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