Get on Steam"Empire" is a single-player Role Playing game inspired by old-school Final Fantasy, offering 20-30 hours of gameplay and more through sidequests. Play as seven distinct characters, each with unique storylines, skills, and equipment, in a rich world full of lore and culture. Experience a complex story of war and mystery, with a fun dating sidequest reminiscent of Final Fantasy 7, hidden items, and a complete database to collect.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging story with well-developed characters and a unique premise that keeps players invested.
- Classic turn-based JRPG mechanics that reward grinding, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- Well-crafted for an RPG Maker game, with polished presentation and a vast world filled with side quests and secrets.
- Excessive grinding is required to progress, particularly for learning skills and acquiring necessary resources, which can lead to frustration.
- Combat can feel tedious, with some enemies acting as damage sponges and bosses being unbalanced, making battles overly lengthy.
- Writing quality, especially dialogue, is inconsistent, with some players finding it lacking and detracting from the overall experience.
- story61 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its well-crafted narrative, engaging character arcs, and the ability for players to control the pacing of their experience. Many reviewers appreciate the depth of the characters and the integration of side quests and kingdom-building elements into the main storyline. Overall, the game is recognized as a compelling RPG with a unique and immersive plot that keeps players invested throughout their journey.
“The story was really good and I was completely invested.”
“A classic RPG - great story, interesting, well fleshed out characters, turn-based system, upgrading equipment, quests... really a 9/10.”
“Very enjoyable little RPG with a rather unique storyline and plenty of side quests, many of which are quite difficult (but well worth the effort).”
“Because a JRPG is basically a storybook on rails, this is a must to keep me engaged in one.”
“You kind of start in the middle of the story, with the main character having lost his memory and not remembering anything.”
“It does say something about the intrigue of the story that I was quite willing to grind it out, but some people might not want to deal.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers a rewarding grinding experience for players who enjoy it, particularly with opportunities to acquire powerful weapons that can significantly impact gameplay. However, some players feel that the claim of being able to complete the game without grinding is misleading, as they quickly find it necessary to engage in grinding to progress effectively. While some find the grinding manageable and not overly tedious, others may feel it becomes repetitive, especially when trying to master skills before advancing.
“- The game says you can play without grinding, but that proves very false fast.”
“Overall, I think the dev needs to go through the game again and play it without grinding at all to make sure it can be beaten without grinding like they claim in chapter 1.”
“At times it does feel like it could get a little grindy, but that may be just me and my OCD trying to learn skills before I progress to a new area.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging combat mechanics and story progression, with players appreciating the ability to learn skills from equipment. However, some feel that the integration of leveling and passive abilities could be improved, leading to a perception of incomplete mechanics. Overall, the gameplay receives a solid rating of 7/10, highlighting enjoyable combat and kingdom-building elements.
“I very much enjoyed the story progression, the battle mechanics, and the OST (the music starts off average but gets quite a bit better as you progress through the game).”
“I like the combat mechanics because it includes learning skills from equipment.”
“Ratings: 7/10 (useful walkthrough, nice combat mechanics, kingdom building)”
“Levels would matter less if you could acquire passives as you go...in this respect the game mechanics don't feel fully integrated.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is initially described as average, but it significantly improves as players progress, contributing to a good overall soundtrack and atmosphere that enhances the experience.
“Good soundtrack and atmosphere.”
“I very much enjoyed the story progression, the battle mechanics, and the OST (the music starts off average but gets quite a bit better as you progress through the game).”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received high praise for their quality, featuring impressive new monsters and an engaging battle system that enhances the overall visual experience.
“The graphics are great, new monsters, the battle system is awesome.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its strong soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and immersion.
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the immersive atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its captivating soundtrack.”
“The combination of sound and visuals creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
