EPOCH

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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.

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

EPOCH features modern graphics and simple controls, making it accessible and visually appealing.
The game offers a fun arcade-style cover shooter experience with a variety of weapons and abilities.
It has decent replay value with multiple difficulty levels and an engaging story that unfolds as you progress.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grind-heavy, requiring players to replay levels multiple times to unlock higher difficulties.
As a mobile port, EPOCH suffers from limited movement options and laggy controls, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the initial difficulty too easy, leading to a lack of engagement before the game picks up in later levels.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The game's story is presented through snippets collected after missions, which players find engaging but often feel requires excessive grinding to fully uncover. While some players appreciate the underlying narrative and character development, others criticize the lack of depth and interactivity, suggesting that the gameplay mechanics detract from the storytelling experience. Overall, the story is seen as a compelling aspect for those willing to invest the time, but it may not satisfy players looking for a more immersive narrative experience.
- “A unique rail shooter with a good story, nice endgame, and replay value.”
- “Every time you beat a mission, you earn credits, experience points, weaponry, and snippets of dialogue from members of the world’s citizenry, all of which reveal the story of Epoch’s world and what led to the events of the campaign.”
- “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
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow and repetitive, particularly criticizing its mobile origins and lack of depth. While some appreciate the simple mechanics of cover-based shooting and the variety of weapons, others feel that the slow pacing and forced difficulty progression detract from the overall experience. Despite its decent graphics and potential for enjoyment, the gameplay is often described as tedious and lacking in meaningful engagement.
- “A full campaign with a story, a customizable character with cool shooting and dodging mechanics, a variety of weapons to obtain.”
- “The gameplay is solid and the graphics are spectacular considering its age and it's a mobile port.”
- “It may be arcade style, but nevertheless the gameplay caught on and I really enjoyed it.”
- “This is a very shallow mobile app with ancient, obsolete arcade cover shooter gameplay.”
- “For the majority of levels on easy and normal, the gameplay was pretty slow and boring.”
- “Being forced to play through a tediously easy starting difficulty, with slow and repetitive gameplay, is not something I find enjoyable.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
30%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern aesthetic and vibrant art style, with many noting the impressive visuals for a mobile port. While some users appreciate the 3D graphics and overall design, others point out that it may not meet the expectations of PC gamers. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some control issues.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “From a technical perspective, as a mobile app, this doesn't meet the 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.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a significant drawback, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive. Upgrades require substantial resources, leading to a gameplay experience that feels monotonous and overly reliant on farming. While some players may enjoy the combat and mission replayability, the excessive grinding detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “Only there is not much to do other than grinding and buying new gear for your robot.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game offers a solid replayability factor, with players noting a campaign length of about 6 hours that encourages multiple playthroughs, especially at higher difficulty levels. The unfolding stories of NPCs and the variety of weapons and abilities to unlock further enhance the incentive to replay. Overall, while the campaign is short, it remains engaging enough to warrant revisiting.
- “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 unfold 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 the higher difficulty and finish off the stories of some NPCs (found in text form you read between levels) that unfold throughout the playthrough.”
- “In order to combat the insurmountable odds that you’ll face in the short (but wholly replayable) campaign, you will have to earn (or buy) the use of several varying weapon types and abilities.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
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 it 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.”
- “It has an underlying story in the game, and well-done music and visuals which help tie everything together.”
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 it tends to become repetitive and loses its charm after a couple of hours of gameplay.
- “Haha, it's a funny robot fight game!”
- “The humor keeps things entertaining, especially during the robot battles.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect of the game is tied to the performance-based credit system, where players earn rewards upon completing levels that can be used to salvage items or upgrades for future gameplay, enhancing their overall experience and strategy.
- “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 captivating, and the game is filled with vibrant colors that enhance the experience.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making you feel like you're truly part of a living, breathing world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you stop playing.”

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5h Median play time

4h Average play time

3-5h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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