Empires
- July 28, 2008
- Empires
Get on Steam"Empires is a sci-fi shooter game with a focus on multiplayer and PvP. Players can choose from four infantry classes, each with customizable skills, and engage in squad-based teamwork with special squad powers. Vehicle combat is also a key feature, allowing players to use armored personnel carriers and other vehicles to traverse the battlefield."
Reviews
- The game has a unique blend of RTS and FPS elements, providing a fun and engaging experience once players get the hang of it.
- The community can be enjoyable and supportive, especially with recent efforts to host events for new players.
- Despite its age, the game is fairly bug-free and offers a decent variety of maps, vehicles, and classes.
- The game can be overwhelming for new players due to its complexity and lack of a proper tutorial.
- There is a limited player base, with most activity centered around a single server, making it difficult to find matches.
- The community can be toxic, with some players being unwelcoming and verbally abusive towards newcomers.
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some aging issues typical of older Source engine titles, but overall, it remains a relatively stable experience with few bugs reported.
“The game itself does suffer from some old source problems and hasn't aged well, but it's still a decent, fairly bug-free experience.”
“Despite its age, the game runs smoothly and is surprisingly stable, making for an enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game feels; I rarely encounter crashes or major bugs during my playtime.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered decent but show signs of aging, suggesting that while they may have been satisfactory at release, they now feel somewhat outdated.
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations make every scene visually captivating.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“While the art style has potential, the execution results in a visually unappealing experience.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its unique concept, setting it apart from other games in the genre.
“This game has a really unique idea when it comes to gameplay.”
