Eight-Minute Empire
- September 6, 2017
- Mobo Studio
Get on SteamEight-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.
Reviews
- The game is a quick and enjoyable strategy experience, perfect for short play sessions.
- It offers a surprising amount of depth and strategy within its simple mechanics, making it engaging for multiple rounds.
- The digital adaptation of the board game is well-executed, with smooth gameplay and quality AI opponents.
- The game has limited content, requiring additional purchases for more maps and features, which some players find frustrating.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and overly reliant on luck, leading to inconsistent difficulty and challenge.
- The online multiplayer experience is lacking due to a small player base and issues with turn timers in asynchronous matches.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplicity and strategic elements, making it easy to pick up and play. However, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a short and unengaging experience, especially when compared to other games offering more content for a lower price. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the gameplay itself is seen as lacking in excitement and longevity.
“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.”
“I like the gameplay, but even at a discount the game is $20 fully unlocked.”
“It's very short, as the title suggests, but mechanically very simple.”
“With these simple game mechanics, creating a challenging AI isn't too much of a challenge either.”
“I bought all the DLCs when I purchased the game, but the three extra gameplay options didn't add much excitement.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some users appreciated the clean and pleasant visual style, others felt that the graphics were simplistic and not particularly impressive. The sound design was also noted positively, but there were criticisms regarding the gameplay quality overshadowing the visual appeal.
“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 graphic designer.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability due to its variety of maps, multiple mods, different AI models, and the option for online play, 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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its climactic quality, enhanced by the character themes of faction leaders and soldiers, making it a more engaging experience compared to the board version.
“The music enhances the atmosphere, making each battle feel more intense and engaging.”
“The soundtracks are incredibly immersive, adding depth to the characters and their stories.”
“The combination of faction leaders' themes and the soldiers' chants creates a truly epic experience.”
