- January 25, 2018
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Epicinium
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Epicinium is a strategy game where nature is a finite resource. No need to wait for your move, thanks to fast, simultaneous turns. Your economy and troops are influenced by the environment and increasingly severe weather effects. Is it worth winning a war when you end up conquering dirt and ash?
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- The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, offering a unique twist on traditional strategy mechanics.
- It's free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience, and has a lot of potential for future updates and content.
- The gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge with its strategic depth and environmental management elements.
- The game suffers from long wait times for animations and calculations, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- There are significant issues with the global warming mechanic, which can negatively impact the game experience and make it feel punishing.
- The game lacks offline play options and has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about its longevity and player base.
- gameplay26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay features a unique mechanic that requires players to plan their moves strategically, limited to five orders per turn, which adds a layer of depth and charm. However, many players find the global warming mechanic oppressive and detrimental to the overall experience, leading to frustration with its impact on the game environment and mechanics. While the core strategy is enjoyable and simplistic, the slow pace and lack of clear explanations for certain mechanics contribute to a mixed reception, with some players enjoying the multiplayer aspect despite the gameplay's shortcomings.
“It has a unique mechanic where you have to plan most unit moves into the future, as you can give only 5 orders per turn (which also include creating units, upgrading cities, etc.).”
“The actual strategy game is fun and simplistic in all the right ways, with some changes appearing annoying which are really well thought out balancing mechanics.”
“I enjoy this game; playing with friends is a lot of fun. I like most of the mechanics, and capturing/destroying things is very satisfying.”
“The reason I am not recommending this game, though, is because of the global warming mechanic, which makes the map look hideous, destroys all cover, buildings, and even your troops.”
“But in its current state, this game has many gameplay faults and annoying mechanics like global warming that just ruin the experience.”
“The idea is good, but the gameplay is so boring.”
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