Ant Empire
- July 19, 2021
- Gas Lantern Games
Get on SteamAnt Empire is a real-time strategy game where you lead a colony of ants to gather resources, build intricate tunnels, and defend against rival ant colonies. Choose from various ant species, each with unique abilities, and adapt your strategy to the changing environment. Expand your colony, battle for territory, and ensure your queen's survival to become the dominant ant empire.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a deep and complex strategy experience, appealing to fans of simulation and tactical gameplay.
- It features a detailed upgrade system and well-integrated ant lore, making it enjoyable for ant enthusiasts.
- The immersive gameplay allows players to lose track of time while managing their colonies, providing a chill and meditative experience.
- The game has a steep learning curve and can be difficult to understand, which may deter casual players.
- There are significant issues with display resolution and graphics, particularly for users with 4k monitors, making it unplayable for some.
- Many players feel the game lacks polish and content, leading to disappointment, especially for those expecting a remake of classic ant simulation games.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are polarizing; while some players appreciate the focus on gameplay over visuals, others criticize the low-quality graphics and pixelation, especially on high-resolution displays. Overall, the game may appeal to those who prioritize strategy over aesthetics, but it falls short for players seeking high-quality visuals.
“The audio and visuals are also great.”
“It is turn-based, low graphic, and not much in gameplay to speak of.”
“I play on a 4K monitor and not being able to change the display means all the graphics are extremely pixelated, and the text throughout the game is blurry.”
“You need top-of-the-line graphics in your games.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is immersive and engaging, featuring well-integrated mechanics that enhance the ant lore, making it easy for players to lose track of time while managing their colonies. However, some players may find it to be a significant time investment, despite the appealing art and mechanics.
“The ant lore is well integrated into the mechanics of the game.”
“Very immersive gameplay—very easy to lose track of time as you're managing your colonies and realizing your cohesive vision for your empire.”
“But for certain types of players, it is a huge time sink with some great art and mechanics.”
“The gameplay is hindered by hidden mechanics that are not clearly explained.”
“While the ant lore is well integrated into the mechanics of the game, it doesn't compensate for the overall lack of engaging gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality and engaging composition, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the variety of upgrades and detailed content, which is complemented by the strong musical score.
“So many upgrades to choose from, good music, high quality.”
“Very detailed game with lots of content (and great music).”
“The music is also really good.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate games that feature engaging campaigns and offer decent replayability, indicating a desire for varied experiences and the ability to revisit the game without it feeling repetitive.
“I love games with interesting campaigns and great replayability.”
“The replayability factor in this game keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences, making it highly replayable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is a significant concern, with users expressing doubts about its reliability and suggesting it may be plagued by numerous bugs upon release.
“If it is not a scam, it will be an incredibly buggy release.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
