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EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates

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45%Game Brain Score
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64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates is a single player role playing game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic and historical themes. It was developed by Coin Operated Games and was released on October 4, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Featuring a top-down isometric presentation, Empyre: Lords of the Sea Gates will rekindle old-school PC RPG fans with feelings of some of the classic story driven RPGs of the 90s. While the combat should feel familiar to veteran players, there’s a new twist in that the game uses a hybrid Real Time/Turn-based System. Players can enter a “Planning Mode” where they choose actions for each character …

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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

    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

    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

    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

    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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
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EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates is a role playing game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic and historical themes.

EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates is available on PC and Windows.

EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates was released on October 4, 2017.

EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates was developed by Coin Operated Games.

EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates is a single player game.

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