Myth of Empires

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,027 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • graphics
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"Myth of Empires" is a sandbox game that allows players to build their own empire, exploring diverse landscapes and ecologies with a realistic day/night cycle. With multiple civilizations like Greece, Persia, Rome, and Egypt, each with unique tech trees for weapons, buildings, and crafting stations, players can look forward to new adventures and challenges. The game features a new map, Dongzhou Island, in its v1.0 release.

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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,027 reviews
gameplay86 positive mentions
grinding246 negative mentions
  • The game has a vast and beautiful world with impressive graphics and a dynamic weather system.
  • The crafting and building mechanics are deep and allow for a high level of customization.
  • The game offers a unique blend of survival, RPG, and MMO elements, making it engaging and rewarding for players who enjoy grinding and progression.
  • The game suffers from severe lag and rubberbanding issues, especially on official servers, making combat and gameplay frustrating.
  • There are significant pay-to-win elements, with real money transactions affecting gameplay balance and progression.
  • The user interface is cluttered and poorly translated, leading to confusion and a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics.
  • gameplay292 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its depth and variety, offering extensive crafting, building, and survival mechanics reminiscent of titles like Ark and Conan Exiles. However, many players report issues with clunky combat mechanics, frustrating building systems, and a grind-heavy experience that can detract from enjoyment. While the game has potential with its engaging mechanics and beautiful graphics, it suffers from bugs, performance issues, and a lack of polish that can hinder the overall experience.

    • “Gameplay-wise, there is just so much depth to it. For different weapon types, there are different skill trees you can unlock. You can customize your character to master skills you prefer or grind out all the skills. You can really just pick how you want to play the game.”
    • “Spent 59 hours playing so far, but I barely touched the surface. There is easily 600 hours or more of gameplay if you want to master and do everything.”
    • “The gameplay is actually fantastic! It has more depth than many other survival games, and the mechanics are quite impressive.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive, the mechanics feel clunky.”
    • “The combat feels clunky, the building mechanics are frustrating due to pieces not snapping into place correctly, and the pacing of the game is very slow.”
    • “Obscure mechanics (mining iron for example) that only serve to pad out an already grindy experience, massively unbalanced NPC damage that can - and will - curb stomp you one-on-one and often appear in packs, agonizingly slow resource generation that takes actual hours to produce even a tiny amount of raw material.”
  • grinding253 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players noting that it requires an excessive amount of time and effort to progress, often leading to a tedious and repetitive experience. While some players appreciate the depth and complexity of the grinding mechanics, particularly in multiplayer settings, others find it overwhelming and unfulfilling, especially when playing solo. Overall, the game is described as extremely grindy, making it best suited for those who enjoy resource-intensive gameplay and have the time to invest.

    • “This game is also great for casuals as you can hop into the quick seasonal PvP, which has little to no farming, allowing you to focus on the fun aspects of the game if you're not into the grindy stuff.”
    • “Far too much grinding and farming resources; little time to do anything else.”
    • “The amount of time/grinding goes into leveling up basic skills as well as the time it takes to do just about anything in the game is unrealistic if you have a job or a life.”
    • “I often spent hours grinding, only to make minimal progress.”
  • graphics213 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful environments and modern aesthetics, while others criticize performance issues and subpar animations. Some users note that the visuals can be demanding on hardware, leading to high GPU usage even on lower settings. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered appealing, they do not consistently meet the expectations set by other contemporary titles in the genre.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the in-game mechanics are complex and deep.”
    • “Myth of Empires is a visually stunning game with a beautiful aesthetic and enjoyable in-game midi instruments.”
    • “The graphics are very nice, the detail is good too.”
    • “The graphics are way lower quality, even in the high.”
    • “It's not that it isn't fun, it's just that it looks like a PS1 game on ultra settings and I couldn't get past how jarring and dated the graphics looked.”
    • “Graphics are decent and quite accommodating to lower tier graphics cards.”
  • optimization79 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and crashes, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some updates have improved performance for certain users, others continue to experience severe optimization problems, leading to frustration. Despite these challenges, a few players noted that the game runs smoothly on high-end systems and expressed hope for future improvements as it remains in early access.

    • “The last update had optimizations that have the game running very well now.”
    • “Graphically optimized and beautifully looking game.”
    • “There are multiple daily hotfixes being pushed out for optimization, bug & exploit fixes, etc. I'm not used to seeing this type of readiness from devs, and it's refreshing.”
    • “The game is very badly optimized in solo and unplayable if you host the server from your computer.”
    • “Optimization is abysmal.”
    • “To add to the frustration, the game performance has deteriorated with each update, with lag becoming more pronounced.”
  • story74 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it feels non-existent or hidden behind tedious grind mechanics. While there is a quest-based tutorial system that helps players learn the game, the missions often lack clarity and direction, leading to frustration. Overall, players suggest that the game offers little in terms of a compelling narrative, making it less appealing for those seeking a rich story experience.

    • “Minecraft meets Ark with Conqueror's Blade elements and an actual action combat with a 3rd century China warlord storyline.”
    • “There's a built-in economy driven by players, and your adventures are player-driven; the quests aren't something you have to do—freedom of play style and pace is there.”
    • “The game makes use of a quest-based tutorial system which helps and guides the player through the many aspects of the game.”
    • “No story, no direction, just getting into the game to play takes work.”
    • “Your better off spending your money elsewhere like The Witcher or a story game where your hours will matter; I sure wish I saved my cash for a different game. Save yourself from feeling the same way.”
    • “This is just so boring... there is a quest system to help alleviate that boredom, but even that is boring as hell. You'll get quests to craft xyz item or go collect xyz resource. I haven't seen any main quests deviate from that method.”
  • stability42 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and find it enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend waiting for further updates and fixes before investing. Overall, the consensus is that the game is too unstable for a full release, with frequent server issues and unresponsive gameplay being common complaints.

    • “Compared to other EA survival games, it's bug-free and without lag, desync, and rubberbanding!”
    • “For being early access, it has hardly any bugs and runs great.”
    • “Runs great for early access.”
    • “Very buggy and lagging game, does not connect to the server, then the picture glitches when returning to the previous menu, the background freezes and does not load, hits on monsters are not registered very poorly.”
    • “Way too buggy to be considered a full release.”
    • “After 117 hours spent in it, I can say this game is extremely buggy and full of exploits.”
  • music29 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as bland, forgettable, and poorly integrated into the gameplay experience. Critics note a lack of ambient sounds and a minimal presence of music, often leading them to seek alternative audio sources. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as outdated and insufficient, detracting from immersion and enjoyment.

    • “Throw in a dynamic day-night cycle and a soundtrack that's practically a sonic tour de force, and you've got a game that doesn't just entertain; it pulls you into its very soul.”
    • “Really in-depth crafting and fun taming, building is a bit janky sometimes but it can be worked around, combat is ok nothing special and the music is absolutely bumping.”
    • “The music isn't bad; it's also important to get the 'feels' in a game.”
    • “The music sounded like it belongs in a 2001 game rather than modern-day.”
    • “Music, if you can call it that, is laughably bad.”
    • “Items and buildings not working correctly to the music cutting out and not playing at all making it dead silent.”
  • monetization12 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as exploitative, featuring numerous microtransactions and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. Players feel misled by the promotional materials, which do not accurately represent the game's quality, and many describe it as a cash grab reminiscent of free-to-play titles. Overall, the monetization approach has left a negative impression, overshadowing any redeeming qualities of the game.

    • “It is a very online multiplayer geared game with a bunch of microtransactions.”
    • “Do not pay these guys - skins, pills, and a lot of cash grab items to even play. It's worse than most pay-to-win games.”
    • “Pay-to-win monetization systems in a paid game; you can argue it's pay-to-progress, but that's the same thing, just a relabel from greedy corporations.”
    • “This is a game you pay for but also has a similar monetization system as free-to-play games.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both funny and adventurous, particularly when playing with friends. Unique mechanics, such as the ability to create absurd contraptions and the amusing interactions with NPCs and animals, contribute to the comedic experience. While some players note that certain gameplay elements could use improvement, the overall lightheartedness and entertaining bugs add to the game's charm.

    • “Funny and adventurous!”
    • “The game has new and funny mechanics, such as attaching a cart to your horse and building a torture post on the cart, like a mobile torture device. Plus, two more teammates or NPCs can sit in the cart.”
    • “Lmao, the comments are hilarious!”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its visual appeal and immersive qualities, with players enjoying the stunning scenery and intense weather effects. However, some users feel that the limited variety of atmospheric music and language barriers can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay significantly.

    • “I love this, the atmosphere is amazing.”
    • “I get lost looking at the scenery and love the atmosphere at night and when a storm starts, it can get really intense and I think that's wonderful.”
    • “It combines some of the best aspects from other mainstream games and contains incredible atmosphere.”
    • “The voices are in Chinese, which isn't a major issue, but it kind of takes me out of the atmosphere when a bunch of peasants start yelling at me in Chinese and I don't understand anything.”
    • “I get lost looking at the scenery and love the atmosphere at night, but when a storm starts, it can get really intense and I think that's wonderful.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players express mixed emotions about the game, initially enjoying its fun elements but feeling frustrated and abused by certain mechanics, such as the coin system and the rear mechanic. This emotional shift suggests that while the game has engaging aspects, it can also lead to dissatisfaction and annoyance over time.

  • replayability3 mentions

    Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, attributing it to frequent updates that keep the experience fresh and engaging over the years. The combination of high graphic quality, solid performance, and rich content further enhances its addictive nature.

    • “Great game, have been playing it for years now and the constant updates make it incredibly replayable and very addictive!”
    • “Graphic value, game performance, content value, replay value, audio system, and Steam all contribute to an amazing experience.”
    • “Replayability is a key feature that keeps me coming back for more!”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The repetitive gameplay mechanics diminish any potential for replay value.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Reviewers praise the game for its in-depth character development, highlighting it as a strong aspect that enhances the overall enjoyment. However, there are concerns about the influence of Snail Games, suggesting potential negative impacts on the game's future.

    • “Great graphics, good in-depth character development.”
    • “The game itself is enjoyable; character development is pretty deep and the building is good.”
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Play time

28hMedian play time
146hAverage play time
5-149hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 42 analyzed playthroughs

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