Perimeter: Emperor's Testament
- May 22, 2014
- K-D Lab
Get on SteamIn the near future a new Exodus begins, the remnants of human civilization have to leave the perishing Earth and start traveling into the Psychosphere. The ones who call themselves the Spirits - new pastors of the human race, believe that a new planet, suitable for living, will be found in the Psychosphere. Colossal towns-arks, carrying hundreds of colonists, have been traveling for centuries thro…
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Reviews
- The core gameplay remains engaging and retains the unique mechanics of the original Perimeter.
- The story is more focused and accessible, providing a clearer narrative experience compared to the original.
- New electric units and buildings add some interesting gameplay options, enhancing the overall experience.
- The add-on feels like a budget release with no new cutscenes and limited gameplay options, making it less impressive than the original.
- Mission design is often bland or frustrating, with some scenarios feeling unfairly stacked against the player.
- The lack of a tutorial and a confusing UI make it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- story54 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is described as more focused and accessible than in previous installments, centering on the "mechanical messiah" and the "emperor" faction, but it suffers from a lack of player involvement and clarity, leading to confusion. While the narrative is presented through 24 mixed campaign missions, many players find the mission design bland or frustrating, with some scenarios feeling insurmountable. Overall, the storytelling is seen as inferior to earlier games, despite some improvements and a more interesting plot.
“Perimeter provides excellent story, an interesting and unique world, and fun mechanics all wrapped up into a game with far more flexibility than the average RTS.”
“It adds a fantastic new story arc and some new gameplay mechanics to keep you going.”
“The game story will be completed in 24 mixed campaign missions, so the missions are not organized as separate factions but like one story.”
“The story is, well, utterly incomprehensible, and I say that having actually understood the majority of the story of the first game.”
“But at the same time this is just more of the same and the storytelling is just inferior, despite being more accessible.”
“Gameplay options are limited by the story, and are sacrificed to make the levels into puzzles.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this add-on to Perimeter retains the solid core mechanics of the original, offering a more focused narrative centered on the mechanical messiah. However, players note that gameplay options are constrained by the story, leading to a puzzle-like experience that feels disconnected from traditional gameplay elements. Additionally, the lack of a tutorial and a confusing user interface detracts from the overall experience, despite the introduction of new mechanics and an engaging story arc.
“Perimeter provides excellent story, an interesting and unique world, and fun mechanics all wrapped up into a game with far more flexibility than the average RTS.”
“It adds a fantastic new story arc and some new gameplay mechanics to keep you going.”
“This is an add-on to Perimeter, so the core gameplay is still good.”
“Gameplay options are limited by the story, and are sacrificed to make the levels into puzzles.”
“It's totally disconnected from the gameplay too.”
“The gameplay doesn't seem terrible, but there's absolutely no tutorial, and the UI is very difficult to understand.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Perimeter is praised for its immense replayability, making it an excellent experience that encourages players to return for more.
“Perimeter has immense replayability and is an excellent experience overall.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are identical to those in the first Perimeter game, showing no significant updates or changes.
“The graphics are the same as in the first Perimeter.”
