Armageddon Empires

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"Armageddon Empires" is a 2007 turn-based strategy game, where players choose one of four factions and build their playing deck for battle. The game offers different map sizes and playstyles, combining elements of collectable card games, board games, and computer games. The objective is to outsmart and defeat other factions in epic war games. The game includes expansions "Cults of the Wasteland" and "Tip of the Spear."

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Single-Player

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging combat system with a unique blend of deck-building and strategy elements.
Rich atmosphere and diverse factions that enhance replayability and storytelling.
Fast-paced gameplay with short game sessions that keep players hooked.

Clunky and outdated user interface that can be difficult to navigate.
Lack of multiplayer options limits the overall experience and social interaction.
Some mechanical issues, such as slow die rolling and unbalanced gameplay, detract from enjoyment.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
61%
12%
The gameplay features a unique deck-building mechanic that complements the post-apocalyptic theme, offering deep strategic choices and rich card play enhanced by beautiful artwork. However, players frequently criticize the clunky user interface and complex mechanics, which can be confusing and detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game provides significant replay value and an engaging atmosphere, appealing to those who appreciate intricate strategy games.
- “The deck building mechanic for piecing together your armies and bases perfectly fits the post-apocalyptic setting, and because resources and forces are always tight, you constantly have to make decisions on the best way to spend your limited supplies.”
- “Gameplay is rich with card play, which is nicely detailed with beautiful artwork.”
- “Despite its age, Armageddon Empires still showcases creative and engaging wargame excellence with a unique gameplay loop and lots of soul and atmosphere, which make you forget all the bad about the clunky UI in a matter of turns.”
- “Cool ideas and neat art, but the gameplay is unnecessarily clunky and unsatisfying, and it doesn't run well on modern machines.”
- “The user interface is initially very confusing and involves a lot of right-clicking, there are a whole lot of mechanics to learn, and there's no multiplayer.”
- “It's got a lot of promising potential, the art is outstanding and the theme is great, but the UI is horrific and there are some glaring mechanical problems that really take this game down several notches.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game offers exceptional replayability, particularly due to its deep mechanics and extensive starting deck customization options, appealing to players who enjoy complex strategy experiences. However, the janky user interface and intricate mechanics may deter some players, making it a niche choice for those willing to navigate its challenges. Overall, it provides a rich and varied gameplay experience that can be revisited multiple times.
- “It's a great strategy game, with more replayability than most owing to the starting deck customization options.”
- “The UI is janky and the mechanics can get downright arcane, so it's not for everyone, but if you want a deep hybrid board/card/4X with near infinite replay value, this is for you.”
- “Get through the clunky interface and you'll find a deep and detailed game with extreme replayability.”
- “(Pro tip: you can press F to roll the dice. This makes the game much more playable.)”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
38%
The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful artwork and detailed card designs, effectively bringing the four factions to life with unique playstyles and diverse unit rosters. However, some users noted that while the artwork is stunning, the game could benefit from additional flavor text on the cards. In contrast, older titles like Amageddon Empires are recognized for their limited graphics and outdated UI, yet still appeal to fans of deck-building strategy games.
- “The game features four factions, and all of them are brought to life with astounding artwork, unique playstyles, and varied, vast rosters of units.”
- “Gameplay is rich with card play which is nicely detailed with beautiful artwork.”
- “The artworks of every card are beautiful, but it's missing a bit of flavor text describing the card.”
- “The graphics are limited and feel outdated, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The user interface is old and spartan, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “While the gameplay may be enjoyable, the graphics leave much to be desired.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive art and compelling storytelling, effectively capturing a harsh doomsday setting filled with themes of survival and decay. Players appreciate the unique blend of creativity and engagement that fosters a rich environment, despite some criticisms of the user interface. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as strong and evocative, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The art is great, and there's just enough atmosphere between the art, descriptions, and events to get you really into the setting and have interesting stories unfold as you play.”
- “Excellent tabletop style game which creates a strong atmosphere of harsh survival in a doomsday setting where you develop your empire to grow and thrive as all around you are the results of generations of greed, incompetence, and mismanagement littering the wasteland of a cursed decimated world where murderous human exterminating machine factions and mutant abominations roam.”
- “Excellent tabletop style game which creates a strong atmosphere of harsh survival in a doomsday setting where you develop your empire to grow and thrive as all around you are the results of generations of greed, incompetence and mismanagement littering the wasteland of a cursed decimated world where murderous human exterminating machine factions and mutant abominations roam.”
- “Despite its age, Armageddon Empires still is creative and engaging wargame excellence with a unique gameplay loop and lots of soul and atmosphere which make you forget all the bad about the clunky UI in a matter of turns.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story features engaging missions that involve recruiting new followers and rescuing captured officers, adding depth to the narrative and player experience.
- “Along the way, you will come across missions where you may end up with new followers or have to locate a fellow officer who was taken prisoner in that skirmish you just lost.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game receives high praise from users, who express their love for it; however, they also note that the interface remains clunky and outdated.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, which may explain the absence of multiplayer features, as managing battles could become overwhelming for many.
- “There is no multiplayer, likely because it would be too tedious to run battles for most players.”

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews

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