Empire Takeover

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Empire Takeover is a multiplayer tactical platformer game with anime, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Love Game HK and was released on February 9, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

This is a fun & amazing tower crush game! Crush enemy's towers, take over the empire!

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

monetization3 negative mentions

The tower mechanics provide a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.
The game can be fun for passing the time and has a social aspect with alliances.
Despite its flaws, some players find enjoyment in the strategy involved in upgrading and expanding territories.

The game is heavily reliant on microtransactions, making it a pay-to-win experience.
It suffers from poor performance and bugs, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The user interface and overall design are more suited for mobile devices, making it uncomfortable to play on PC.

monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its excessive reliance on microtransactions, leading many to label it a "pay to win" cash grab. Players express frustration over the inability to earn bonuses through ads and suggest that reducing microtransactions and eliminating the energy system could improve the experience. While the monetization model raises red flags, some players may still enjoy the game if they can overlook these issues.
- “If they toned down the microtransactions and got rid of the energy system delay, this game would not be bad.”
- “This game is the typical pay-to-win cash grab.”
- “I'm pretty sure I've seen ads for every single mechanic in here for other freemium games.”
- “The amount of microtransactions should be enough of a red flag to stay away from this, but if you can ignore them or you don't mind them, the game may be fine for you.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The gameplay features a basic "castles" mechanic with soldier and hero upgrades, but is marred by pervasive wait-or-pay mechanics typical of mobile games. Players report frequent glitches and a restrictive chat system that hinders social interaction, while the overall experience is described as formulaic, unengaging, and heavily skewed towards pay-to-win dynamics, with a game world populated by bots.
- “Atop its base 'castles' mechanic, there are some upgrades to soldiers, heroes, etc.”
- “Like typically on mobile, there are wait-or-pay mechanics everywhere.”
- “Gameplay - when the game isn't glitching out, you are limited to 30 visible characters when using the chats (alliance, world, local, imperial battlefield), so it's hard to be social in the game.”
- “Besides the gameplay being formulaic and not fun, it is pay-to-win and the game world is packed with bots.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with many users describing them as shallow and reminiscent of low-quality casino themes. While some players note that the experience may improve on higher graphics settings, overall feedback indicates disappointment in the visual quality.
- “Sad I can't play anymore, but it's worth a try if you can play it on a good graphics mode.”
- “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
- “The graphics are pretty bad.”
- “The graphics and controls for this one are a bit meh.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is characterized as a generic casual style that, while decent on its own, fails to align with the strategic genre of the game, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The music is in a generic casual style and, while okay on its own, doesn't fit the strategy genre.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed and uninspired.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, frequently experiencing lag due to excessive garbage collection, which negatively impacts overall performance.
- “The game is not optimized for performance and often lags due to the excessive garbage collection it generates.”
- “Optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The game's performance issues are frustrating, as it struggles to run smoothly even on high-end hardware.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect enjoyable for the initial levels, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive as they progress. While some consider it acceptable, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the grind after the first 50 levels.
- “It's only enjoyable for the first 50 levels; after that, it becomes tedious.”
- “It is okay, but I find it to be tedious at times.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting it as poorly coded, slow, buggy, and frequently unplayable, even on mobile devices.
- “The game is the absolutely worst coded game that I have ever seen - it's slow, buggy, and often unplayable, even on mobile.”