EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates

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"Empyre: Lords of the Sea Gates" is a role-playing game set in a flooded 1899 New York, where coastal cities have flooded and their inhabitants formed city-states to survive. Players must save the city as water reserves run low, in a neo-Victorian setting with steam technology. The game's story is written by distinguished author Paul Noth, featuring authentic aspects of 19th century New York.

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Play Modes

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

EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates screenshot

+13

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a rich and original story with engaging dialogue that showcases varied character personalities.
The unique combat system allows for real-time execution of queued commands, providing a fast and fluid gameplay experience.
The setting is visually stunning, with a well-crafted atmosphere that immerses players in a gritty, steampunk version of New York.

The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making the game difficult to navigate and play effectively.
Many players find the combat and stealth mechanics complicated and lacking clear instructions, leading to frustration.
The game is criticized for being linear and lacking meaningful choices or interactions with NPCs, which diminishes the overall experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted for its original concept and interesting settings, though it is described as somewhat cliché and lacking depth. While some players appreciate the brisk writing and potential for engaging narratives, others find the execution lacking, with insufficient guidance during missions. Overall, the story has its merits but may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The game has a really nice concept; the story is quite original.”
- “The story is cliche but well written and brisk; you get new guns and characters throughout and constantly change maps.”
- “RPG storyline with choices.”
- “The story is nothing to write home about.”
- “Interesting world, I've not seen too much story yet.”
- “Y no explanation of what to do when you are stuck in missions, let me get away from this game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a unique and interesting combat system, but it suffers from complicated and clunky mechanics that lack sufficient instruction, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the gameplay is described as cumbersome, with limited resources available for players to familiarize themselves with it before diving in.
- “The combat system is interesting and quite unique.”
- “Complicated, clunky mechanics, with little to no instruction on how it works.”
- “The gameplay in general is very clunky.”
- “I was a bit wary of the game as there's nothing out there to watch gameplay-wise other than a few trailers.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The soundtrack features a funky vibe that some players find intriguing, but many feel it is mismatched with the game's genre, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The story and the settings seem interesting; the soundtrack has a funky feel to it.”
- “Music seems out of place for the genre”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been positively received, with players appreciating the updated visuals that evoke nostalgia for the original Fallout games, complemented by a distinct steampunk aesthetic. While described as nice, the graphics are also noted to be simple.
- “Really enjoying this so far, it reminds me of the original Fallout games but with updated graphics and a steampunk feel.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive sound effects, which significantly enhance the overall experience. Users consistently highlight the quality and effectiveness of these audio elements in creating a captivating environment.
- “The atmospheric sound effects really immerse you in the game world.”
- “The game features excellent atmospheric sound effects that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”