Empire: Age of Knights

About

"Empire: Age of Knights" is a fantasy MMO strategy game with stunning visuals that will immerse you in a medieval world of knights and empires. Build your army, engage in battles, and employ strategy to conquer and expand your empire. However, be prepared for a high volume of advertisements and expect plenty of humor throughout the game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,580 reviews

graphics29 positive mentions

monetization28 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a variety of tasks and battles.
Graphics and animations are well done, providing a visually appealing experience.
The game offers a good balance of free-to-play elements, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free players to compete effectively.
Frequent bugs and freezing issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
Recent updates have made gameplay frustrating, with high-level players dominating lower-level players without fair matchmaking.

graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style as "great" or "cute," particularly appreciating its cartoon fantasy aesthetic. However, some users criticize the graphics as low-resolution or "boring," suggesting that they do not meet modern standards. Despite these criticisms, a significant number of players find the graphics enjoyable and a strong point of the game, contributing positively to their overall experience.
- “The art style is wonderful, but the sound design feels like an early 2000s PC game.”
- “Graphics are awesome, gameplay so far so good.”
- “Fantastic strategic and graphical game.”
- “The graphics are boring and low resolution (Galaxy S20 here, so it is not the phone that is at fault).”
- “The graphics are really not good at all and the gameplay is very basic.”
- “Would give this game 5 stars if the graphics weren't so cheesy.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
11%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its heavy reliance on advertisements and microtransactions, which many players feel are excessive and intrusive. Users report frequent 30-second ads that can crash the game, deceptive advertising that misrepresents gameplay, and a constant push for in-app purchases to progress, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. While some appreciate the absence of certain ads, the overall sentiment is that the monetization tactics detract significantly from the gaming experience.
- “I like it, but I don't like the way it bombards you to make in-app purchases.”
- “Actual lit game! Love the unique style it has compared to Clash, but it also requires a lot of in-game purchases to even get your account going.”
- “Super cute game with no ads and no begging for reviews!”
- “Although yes, it's free to play, they have a lot of advertisements for sales, especially gems, which you need a lot of to upgrade and advance at a better pace than sitting idle and leveling for weeks on end.”
- “Going to give this a temporary 1 star because the ads for this game and even the images supposed to be showing the game include no gameplay, no interesting unique qualities, nothing.”
- “Glitchy to the point of hilarious and predatory to the point of disturbing with its constant microtransactions in your face.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
43%
29%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the combat mechanics as broken and unengaging, often describing it as a cash grab with minimal effort put into creating enjoyable experiences. While some players appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay steady and easy to understand, others feel it lacks uniqueness and depth, leading to a generally negative perception of the overall gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is steady and engaging.”
- “The gameplay is easy to understand and the graphics are fine.”
- “Lots of fun and good gameplay.”
- “Combat mechanics are terrible.”
- “The graphics are boring and low resolution (Galaxy S20 here so it is not the phone that is at fault), gameplay is boring, game is pay to win and the combat is boring.”
- “Real gameplay is complete garbage!”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its thoughtfulness and engaging elements, alongside positive remarks about the graphics. However, frustrations arise from quest mechanics that require real money or specific levels to progress, leading to a perception of the game as "pay-to-win." Overall, while the narrative has potential, the execution and associated gameplay mechanics detract from the experience for some users.
- “The story is well thought out.”
- “Good story and graphics.”
- “Very intuitive and good storyline and gameplay.”
- “Can you believe that some of the main quests require you to spend real money in order to complete them?”
- “One of the quests is to buy rubies!”
- “Pay to win, same old story.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring a cast of quirky characters and amusing combat animations that enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy the witty dialogue and entertaining scenarios, such as the "funny farms" and interactions with orcs, which contribute to a lighthearted and addictive gameplay atmosphere. However, some find the constant microtransactions to be a jarring contrast to the humor.
- “Good humor with a feisty lady, a pompous mage, and others.”
- “The combat animations are hilarious, and dropping stones on the orcs is too much, lol.”
- “The dialogue and attacks on orcs are hilarious; the graphics are cool. I'm definitely into this... thank you for an enjoyable experience.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been a significant concern for many users, with frequent freezes, connection issues, and bugs reported, particularly after a recent update. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the instability, which detracts from the gaming experience. Many hope for improvements from the developers to address these ongoing issues.
- “But if you are in the middle of a battle with another player, timing can be everything, and when the game freezes you can lose everything.”
- “Ever since the update, the game freezes more and I have to keep closing the app and restarting it.”
- “I have played the game for months now. While I do enjoy the actual gameplay, the issues make me rage. It constantly freezes on loading pages, and every time I open the game, I have to wait 21 seconds for reconnection. It's super frustrating; attacking is super buggy. I could write an hour-long essay about the bugs, which really ruins the experience of playing the game. I hope the developers actually put some more time into fixing it to make it a decent game.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and well-suited to the game's theme, while others criticize it as cheesy and in need of improvement. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some praising it as the best aspect of the game.
- “The music is nice, too.”
- “I like this game, I even like the music!”
- “Best music 💞”
- “The music needs improving and the sounds are cheesy.”
- “How can you label this game 'not suitable for children' when everything from music to graphics is very clearly aimed at children and mentally challenged adults who can't control impulses?”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be tedious at times, many appreciate the rewards that come from investing time into farming. Some users express frustration with recent changes to farming mechanics, suggesting a desire for a return to previous methods or more options. Overall, the grind is seen as both enjoyable and necessary for progression.
- “It can be grindy at times, but you get out what you put into the game.”
- “This orc farming after the update is frustrating.”
- “In all honesty, the guild I'm in, which is level 88, and the main players of your game are also planning to go back to normal farming or have the option of both.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, featuring impressive graphics and smooth performance during gameplay.
- “The graphics are great, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a high frame rate without sacrificing visual quality.”