Epicinium

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Epicinium is a multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by SLiV and was released on October 12, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 222 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and clever take on strategy with its environmental mechanics, making it engaging and thought-provoking.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone to try, and many players find it enjoyable, especially when playing with friends.
The gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge that keeps players coming back.

The graphics are considered poor by many, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it hard to get into the game.
Gameplay can become slow and tedious, especially in the later stages, with long wait times for animations and turns.
The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with the global warming mechanic, which can make the game feel punishing and frustrating.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay features a unique mechanic that requires players to plan their moves in advance, allowing for strategic depth but also leading to some trial and error due to poorly explained mechanics. While the core strategy is enjoyable and has a charming loop, the oppressive global warming mechanic and slow pace detract from the overall experience, making it feel frustrating at times. Despite its fun elements, many players feel that certain mechanics need refinement to enhance the gameplay.
- “It has a unique mechanic where you have to plan most units' 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.”
- “A lot of mechanics aren't really explained in the game, though, so there's a lot of trial and error but there's definitely some fun to be had here!”
- “The reason I am not recommending this game, though, is because of the global warming mechanic, which makes the map look hideous, destroys everything, including 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.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art as "godawful" and indicative of a lack of effort or skill from the developers. Others appreciate the simplicity and charm of the retro style, noting that it complements the gameplay and overall experience. While the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they can still resonate positively with players who enjoy minimalist design.
- “As I said, don't let its retro graphics fool you.”
- “This game, with its simplicity, artwork, and soundtrack is absolutely charming.”
- “It is extremely unique, from the simple planning phase, simplistic pixel art style, and even the amazing music that plays.”
- “Whatever hope it had at succeeding as a game was immediately eroded when the developer decided that 40+ years of game development yielded zero progress, and therefore pixel crap is fine, so they phoned in the graphics.”
- “As mentioned, this features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and uniqueness, enhancing the overall experience with its quality. However, some users express frustration over the developer's monetization strategy, feeling that the request for donations and additional soundtrack DLC detracts from the game's free aspect.
- “Good music by the way.”
- “This game, with its simplicity, artwork, and soundtrack is absolutely charming.”
- “It is extremely unique, from the simple planning phase, simplistic pixel art style, and even the amazing music that plays.”
- “This is only free in a rudimentary sense... the developer has their hand out for a $6 USD 'donation' for this as you're expected to buy soundtrack DLC from Steam to 'support' the developer... digital panhandling.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story begins with a crash during the first mission, setting the stage for an engaging narrative. Players feel optimistic about the game's potential after completing the tutorial mission, indicating a strong foundation for the unfolding plot.
- “After playing the tutorial mission, I knew this was going to be a great game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the challenge of balancing resource management and military strength in a game where environmental factors significantly impact gameplay. The need to grind for resources to build a powerful army while managing the risks posed by nature adds a layer of complexity, making strategic decision-making crucial.