Get on Play Store"4X: My Empire" is a 4X strategy game that offers phenomenal mechanics and impressive graphics. Players must expand their empire, exploit resources, and exterminate enemies while avoiding the risk of being drawn into unexpected wars. This challenging and engaging game is a must-play for 4X fans.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The graphics and story are well done, providing a nostalgic feel.
- Gameplay is engaging and allows for interaction with players around the world.
- The game offers a fair experience for both paying and non-paying players.
- The game suffers from poor chat functionality and limited communication options.
- Many players experience issues with screen resolution and game crashes.
- There are significant pay-to-win elements, making progression difficult for free-to-play users.
- graphics47 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, aesthetic appeal, and nostalgic feel. While some players noted that the graphics were the standout feature amidst gameplay issues, others highlighted the clean UI and impressive animations. However, a few reviews mentioned inconsistencies between the graphics and the actual gameplay experience.
“Aesthetic-wise, it's better than most city builder games out.”
“The graphics and perspective are very cool.”
“Great strategic game with brilliant graphics and gameplay, 5/5.”
“The game itself, as others have said, only had graphics going for it.”
“Graphics are okay, but the game is nothing like the pictures or trailer.”
“Terrible game, no volume, shaky graphics.”
- monetization18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users labeling it a cash grab due to its heavy reliance on microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics. Players express frustration over slow resource production, limited free options, and misleading advertisements that do not reflect the actual gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, the overall sentiment is that the monetization strategy detracts significantly from the game's enjoyment.
“There are no ads in the game.”
“I like this game because there are almost no ads.”
“Smooth gameplay, no ads, and a really good user interface.”
“Lots of things require money; I've seen a few cash grabs before, but man, is this one horrible with it.”
“Base resource production is slow, with no outside resource points for lower levels. You're constantly attracted and then have to waste resources on replacing troops. There's one slow builder for base buildings unless you pay for one additional, and it's only for 24 hours. Heavy pay-to-win elements with lots of microtransaction elements and advertising.”
“All in all, it was just a waste of time with a big budget into ads and a poor attempt at a cash grab riding on the success of other well-known titles of the same type.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its simplicity, smoothness, and addictive nature, making it enjoyable for casual players. Many users appreciate the realistic mechanics and generous rewards, alongside good graphics and a user-friendly interface. Overall, the gameplay is considered engaging and well-suited for both relaxation and strategic play.
“The gameplay is perfect for just kicking back and having a little fun.”
“Great strategic game with brilliant graphics and gameplay, 5/5.”
“The gameplay is simple and the rewards are generous!”
“Gameplay matches the Lord of the Rings MMORPG.”
“In the early stage, I'm liking the mechanics of the game really well.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being lovely and adaptive to the different ages players experience, but many users report issues with sound and music not playing consistently. While some players enjoy the background music, others express frustration over the absence of sound effects and music, particularly at the beginning stages of the game. Overall, the music has potential but suffers from technical problems that detract from the experience.
“There is definitely sound in this game and background music (lovely music at that which seems to switch depending on the age you're playing).”
“The music and sound in this game are lovely and enhance the overall experience.”
“The background music is delightful and changes with the different ages you play through.”
“Other than that, music and sound do not play when the settings are enabled.”
“The sound effects and music don't work in this game.”
“Looks like a lot of fun, but I'm just at the beginning stages; no music, not sure why. I did check the sound settings, still no music or sound.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story in the game is noted for being engaging and capable of hooking players, although some users criticize the storytelling as subpar and the overall narrative experience as slow and unbalanced. Additionally, issues with NPC progression and faction dynamics detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
“Graphics and story are on point.”
“And the story will hook you in; it's not necessarily a pay-to-win game!”
“True story.”
“Balance in this game is broken; getting help is almost impossible since your faction is spread far apart and thinned out, leading to slow progress and subpar storytelling.”
“Very boring; NPC mobs stop at level 9 even with a quest for level 10.”
“The story is so dull that it fails to engage players.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, glitches, and problems with language settings, which hinder gameplay and progression. Users have reported difficulties with the chat system and display settings, leading to frustration and potential uninstallation if these issues are not addressed promptly.
“Just downloaded it and when I exit the game, it comes in Japanese language and it won't let me play because it freezes, but the graphics are awesome.”
“First off, their censoring is ridiculous; they censor stuff that shouldn't be censored. The chat is terrible; I can't even type a full sentence without having to send and continue typing. There are a lot of glitches in the game, with people having problems not having full screens, and the game freezes, forcing me to log back in several times. If they don't fix these issues in a week, I'll be uninstalling the game.”
“Freezes and won't let you progress.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting that the rewards for grinding become increasingly unworthy, particularly around level 10. Many feel that the game forces them to either endure tedious gameplay or resort to spending money to progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
“An update to this game caused my rating to drop from 4 stars to 1.5. The constant grinding for rewards that are no longer worth it is frustrating. You're stuck around level 10, and you either have to suffer through it or pay to progress. Most RTS games allow you to reach level 18 before hitting a wall, but this one makes it a problem at level 10.”
“The grinding in this game is excessive and feels pointless. The rewards for the effort put in are not satisfying, making it hard to stay motivated.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be tedious and unbalanced. It feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized for mobile devices, leading to a subpar experience for users on those platforms.
“Not optimized for mobile devices.”
