Circle Empires Rivals

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 391 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • replayability
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Circle Empires Rivals is a quirky, fast-paced strategy game where players control a circular kingdom and battle for territory. The game features a variety of units, buildings, and abilities to unlock, as well as both single-player and multiplayer modes for up to 10 players. Expand your empire, outmaneuver your opponents, and cleverly manage resources to emerge victorious.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 391 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Circle Empires: Rivals offers a fun and engaging RTS experience, especially when played with friends, providing a variety of game modes and unit types.
  • The game features a simple yet deep gameplay mechanic, allowing for easy learning while still offering strategic depth for more experienced players.
  • The addition of multiplayer and co-op modes enhances the overall experience, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with AI difficulty levels that can be either too easy or overwhelmingly difficult, leading to frustrating gameplay.
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be problematic, with a lack of players online making it difficult to find games, especially for PvP matches.
  • There are several quality of life bugs and performance issues, particularly when managing large armies, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a variety of playable armies and leaders, making it accessible for players who may not want to engage in high-level micromanagement. While many enjoy the fast-paced and fun nature of the game, some find the gameplay repetitive due to a lack of variety among leaders and clunky unit control. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with good replayability, especially in multiplayer settings, despite some concerns about AI scaling and mechanics.

    • “You should try this game, it possesses fast gameplay and hundreds of different units, all combined with a randomly generated circular world to create a series of unique plays.”
    • “Very fun game, simple graphics but really fun gameplay, 10/10 would recommend, you can play this for hours non-stop, sure it does get kinda repetitive but it's just so fun building a huge army and crushing anyone in your path.”
    • “The matches are quick, the gameplay is fierce, and your blobs of troops will be clashing in circles at every turn.”
    • “The concept and gameplay itself is okay, but the variety between leaders is sorely lacking.”
    • “This makes the gameplay too symmetrical and repetitive.”
    • “Lots of units, a few buildings and quite a few unlockable leaders but the gameplay is pretty basic and the unit control is pretty clunky.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of Circle Empires Rivals are described as relatively simple and straightforward, with a unique aesthetic that some players appreciate. While the visuals may not be advanced, they complement the fun and engaging gameplay, making the game enjoyable despite the lack of graphic settings and some players preferring the original graphics. Overall, the simplicity of the graphics does not detract from the overall experience.

    • “Circle Empires Rivals is a wonderfully straightforward RTS, with multiplayer (including co-op), plenty of selectable difficulty levels, and a particular aesthetic art style which I like.”
    • “Units can level up and have different visuals than their base counterparts.”
    • “Overall the game has a relatively simple style for both the combat and graphics and is fairly easy to get into.”
    • “The game doesn't even have graphic settings.”
    • “Overall, the game has a relatively simple style for both the combat and graphics and is fairly easy to get into.”
    • “Though, I personally liked the original graphics and UI layout better.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse strategies, multiple play modes, and extensive content, allowing players to approach challenges in various ways. Users appreciate the depth and complexity that come from resource management and tactical decisions, making each playthrough feel unique and worthwhile. Overall, it is considered a great investment for those seeking varied gameplay experiences.

    • “All of these things give the game a huge replay value.”
    • “Building defenses such as walls and towers, and forcing opponents into choke points on difficult terrain can really change the outcome of a battle, but knowing when to spend your limited resources on improving trade routes or researching technology can also make a much bigger difference later in the game, so there also doesn't seem to be necessarily one right answer to every situation which, again, adds replayability to the game.”
    • “But despite this seeming simplicity, the game actually has more depth and breadth than some of the bigger name RTS titles, and the amount of content also gives it additional replayability.”
    • “The replayability is very high.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game lacks a significant story, focusing instead on flexible gameplay options that allow players to engage in either quick missions or longer challenges.

    • “No story.”
    • “I have attached a gameplay video if you are on the fence, going through an easy mission.”
    • “Easy game time (you can play a smaller mission which you can beat quickly or have a drawn-out game if you want).”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly appreciating the intro video and the chaotic gameplay. However, some users express disappointment over technical issues and a lack of online players, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, many find the game to be addictive and entertaining.

    • “The intro video made me laugh, and I love games with tons of units and craziness happening, which is the vibe I got.”
    • “I had to stop because it was too addictive... as simple as it looks but extremely funny.”
    • “Funny game, but what a shame; nobody is playing it online. I bought it to play it online.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is noted for its impressive stability, especially for an early access title, with users reporting it as largely bug-free and polished. While some quality of life improvements are suggested, there are no significant bugs or glitches affecting gameplay.

    • “Very well made game, and surprisingly for an early access game, it appears bug-free and very polished.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major glitches, which is impressive for its current stage.”
    • “I was pleasantly surprised by the stability; it feels like a finished product rather than an early access title.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
    • “There are occasional bugs that disrupt gameplay, and the stability needs significant improvement.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly as players expand their zones of control and manage larger unit stacks, leading to severe frame rate drops during intense gameplay scenarios.

    • “The performance issues become prominent as you expand your zone of control and your unit stacks grow larger later in the game.”
    • “The game has severe issues with an unoptimized engine, causing significant FPS drops when there are many elements on display.”
    • “It has severe issues with an unoptimized engine, causing significant FPS drops when there is a lot happening on screen.”
    • “Performance issues become prominent as you expand your zone of control and the unit stacks grow larger later in the game.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
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