EPOCH

About

EPOCH is a single-player Science Fiction Hack and Slash game with approximately 5 hours of playtime, set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with warring robots. As a guardian robot named EPOCH, you must navigate levels, avoid enemy fire, and utilize an array of weapons to uncover the mystery of a lost civilization and fulfill your primary function. The game features a campaign mode and an endless arena mode, encouraging players to hone their combat skills and unravel the story.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced action with modern graphics and easy controls, making it accessible and visually appealing.
EPOCH offers a decent amount of replay value with various difficulty levels and a variety of weapons and upgrades to unlock.
Many players find the game enjoyable and a good way to unwind, especially when played with light gun peripherals.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grind-heavy, requiring players to replay levels multiple times to unlock higher difficulties and better gear.
As a mobile port, the game suffers from laggy controls and limited movement options, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the difficulty spikes and overpowered enemies frustrating, making the game feel unbalanced at times.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
65%
13%
The game's story is described as a compelling yet fragmented experience, primarily conveyed through intercepted data collected between levels, which some players found lacking in depth. While the narrative revolves around themes of perseverance and exploration of a post-apocalyptic world, the gameplay mechanics and pacing detract from its potential impact. Overall, the storytelling is appreciated for its uniqueness and integration with gameplay, but many players feel it could benefit from a more cohesive and engaging narrative structure.
- “A unique rail shooter with a good story, nice endgame, and replay value.”
- “A full campaign with a story, a customizable character with cool shooting and dodging mechanics, and a variety of weapons to obtain.”
- “It has an underlying story in the game, and well-done music and visuals which help tie everything together.”
- “There is little in the way of story in Epoch, with most of it being through reading the intercepted data after each level.”
- “With the gameplay being so poor, it would have really benefitted from a decent story.”
- “My only complaint is that it takes too much time to unlock logs; the logs are the main source about the story.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
55%
18%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being shallow, repetitive, and reminiscent of outdated arcade shooters, with many reviewers noting its slow pace and lack of depth. While some appreciate the variety of weapons and the potential for enjoyable mechanics, the overall experience is marred by laggy controls and a tedious difficulty curve, particularly in its mobile port adaptation. Despite a few positive mentions regarding graphics and the addictive nature of certain elements, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the gameplay's execution and engagement.
- “A full campaign with a story, a customizable character with cool shooting and dodging mechanics, a variety of weapons to obtain.”
- “The gameplay consists of switching between 3 positions and taking cover to avoid damage while attacking and destroying enemy robots with a variety of weapons.”
- “Cheap in price, great gameplay, challenging on ultra, addictive, always want to play another level or give another try when you get beaten.”
- “This is a very shallow mobile app with ancient, obsolete arcade cover shooter gameplay.”
- “It's worth noting this mobile app cover shooter was dumped out in 2014, literally decades after Wolfenstein 3D pushed FPS gaming into the limelight... so there's just no excuses for the shallow gameplay here.”
- “Being forced to play through a tediously easy starting difficulty, with slow and repetitive gameplay, is not something I find enjoyable.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern and excellent quality, especially considering its origins as a mobile port. While some users note that it may not meet the high standards expected by PC gamers, the visuals are described as spectacular and well-integrated with the game's story and music. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding controls.
- “The graphics are excellent.”
- “The gameplay is solid and the graphics are spectacular considering its age and it's a mobile port.”
- “It has an underlying story in the game, and well-done music and visuals which help tie everything together.”
- “From a technical perspective, as a mobile app, this doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard (although some effort went into the PC port, you can customize controls and there's even 4K support for those iPhone graphics).”
- “Epoch has decent graphics, terrible controls and is a mobile port.”
- “At first glance, it's easy to be confused because it has 3D graphics and looks like it might be some kind of exciting modern FPS.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game involves excessive grinding, particularly for upgrades and resources, which many players find tedious and unenjoyable. The repetitive gameplay and slow progression contribute to a lack of engagement, making it less appealing for those who dislike grinding mechanics. Overall, it seems best suited for players who enjoy combat-focused games and are willing to endure significant grinding.
- “My problem with the game is that it requires too much grinding.”
- “Being forced to play through a tediously easy starting difficulty, with slow and repetitive gameplay, is not something I find enjoyable.”
- “A tedious, monotonous game that after an hour gets old and boring.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game offers a solid replayability factor, with players noting that it can be completed in about six hours but encourages multiple playthroughs to experience higher difficulty levels and uncover additional NPC storylines. While the overall length is short, the engaging narrative and endgame content provide enough incentive for players to revisit the game.
- “A unique rail shooter with a good story, nice endgame, and replay value.”
- “It's short but has replay value, so I'll run through it again when I have the urge at a higher difficulty and finish off the stories of some NPCs (found in text form you read between levels) that unfolds throughout the playthrough.”
- “This game's replayability is up to about 6 hours.”
- “It's short but has replay value, so I'll run through it again when I have the urge at a higher difficulty and finish off the stories of some NPCs (found in text form you read between levels) that unfold throughout the playthrough.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is praised for its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere and enhance the overall experience, effectively complementing the visuals and underlying story. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the emotional depth of the game.
- “It has an underlying story in the game, and the well-done music and visuals help tie everything together.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the visuals are impressive, the music fails to enhance the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its comedic elements, particularly in the context of robot battles, but players feel that the jokes become repetitive and lose their charm after a couple of hours. Overall, while the initial humor is appreciated, it lacks depth and variety for sustained enjoyment.
- “Haha, it's a funny robot fight game!”
- “The humor keeps things entertaining, especially in the first few hours.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect of the game is well-implemented, as players earn credits based on their performance after completing levels, allowing them to salvage items or upgrades for future use or sell them for additional resources. This system encourages strategic planning and resource management throughout the gameplay.
- “Upon finishing a level, you will receive a number of credits based on your performance, allowing you to salvage an item or upgrade to equip yourself for the following levels, or to sell in the scrapyard (shop).”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and engaging dystopian cyberpunk aesthetic, though some visual effects may appear low-quality. Overall, players find the colorful environment enjoyable and immersive.
- “The dystopian cyberpunk atmosphere is fun, and the game is very colorful.”
- “The immersive sound design and detailed environments create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The haunting visuals and eerie soundtrack perfectly complement the game's dark themes, enhancing the overall experience.”