Eight-Minute Empire

About

Eight-Minute Empire is the super-quick area control game requiring tough decisions. It’s easy to learn and perfect for when you only have a few minutes.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

A fun and quick strategy game that is easy to learn and perfect for short play sessions.
Excellent adaptation of the original board game with quality AI and enjoyable gameplay.
Offers a surprising amount of strategy and replayability despite its simplicity.

Limited content with only a few maps available, requiring additional purchases for more variety.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
Online multiplayer options are sparse, making it difficult to find matches with other players.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplicity and strategic elements, making it easy to pick up and play. However, many criticize it for being overly simplistic and short, lacking depth and challenge, especially when compared to other games that offer more content for a lower price. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the gameplay experience is often deemed lacking and repetitive.
- “Great little strategy game with enough mechanics to make it interesting, while keeping it simple enough to pick up and put down whenever you like.”
- “Nice graphics and good mechanics.”
- “It's very short as the title suggests, but mechanically very simple.”
- “I bought all DLCs when I bought the game and it gave me 3 extra gameplay options that didn't seem to give that much extra spice to the game.”
- “Very boring gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their clean style and pleasant visuals, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users feel that the graphics can be misleading, as they believe the gameplay does not match the quality of the visuals, describing it as overly simplistic.
- “Really like the clean graphical style and sound design.”
- “The visuals are pleasant and functional.”
- “Nice graphics and good mechanics.”
- “It's way too simple, and I could code it on my own if I were a better graphical designer.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts significant replayability, attributed to its variety of maps, multiple mods, different AI models, and online play options, making it an engaging experience that players find addictive.
- “This is an addictive little 'filler' that offers a surprising amount of replayability.”
- “Lots of replay value, thanks to several maps, a few mods, different AI models, and online play.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its climactic quality, enhanced by the presence of faction leaders and soldiers, making it significantly more impactful than the board game version. Players express surprise at how much the soundtrack contributes to the overall experience.
- “The combination of faction leaders, characters, soldiers, and soundtracks creates a much more climactic experience than the board version.”
- “The music enhances the overall atmosphere, making each moment feel more intense and engaging.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, elevating the emotional impact of every scene.”