Reign of Empire

About

Reign of Empire is a war-based MMO strategy game with excellent mechanics and beautiful visuals, but it is also plagued by bugs. In this game, players must build their own empire and fight for world domination, balancing resource management, building, and battle strategies to emerge victorious. Despite its flaws, Reign of Empire offers an engaging and immersive experience for fans of the strategy genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,932 reviews

graphics56 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

Gameplay is fun and engaging, with various aspects to keep players occupied.
The game has improved stability and runs smoothly after previous lag issues.
Graphics are appealing and the historical basis adds depth to the gameplay.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
There are frequent connection issues and server maintenance that disrupt gameplay.
The presence of bullying and aggressive players in alliances creates a toxic environment.

graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
31%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and outstanding, while others criticize them as poor or in need of improvement. Many users appreciate the visual clarity and artistic design, but there are frequent calls for enhancements in color composition and overall graphical quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as a strong point, there is a consensus that further refinement could elevate the gaming experience.
- “Outstanding graphics.”
- “Best graphics I've ever seen on a game of this genre, the graphics are so beautiful it makes me want to invest money in the game.”
- “Great game, great illustrations and graphics.”
- “Very bad graphics.”
- “Very poor graphics and all other things are old and seem like they were copied from old kingdom games.”
- “Graphics are very boring, please improve graphics.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
43%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fun mechanics and alliance features, while others criticize it for being outdated and similar to other civilization games. Many users appreciate the graphics and smooth gameplay, but express frustration over the reliance on in-game purchases and the lack of innovation in battle animations. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable elements, it suffers from issues related to fairness and outdated mechanics.
- “Gameplay is fun and has some nuances that differ from many other games.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic, and more enjoyable if you join an alliance.”
- “Addictive gameplay, this will keep you busy for a while.”
- “This game's mechanics don't belong on this platform and are a bad copy.”
- “Mechanics designed for a PC game (I've played some games like it before) and hard to play on mobile.”
- “Gameplay could have used a bit of work though; we're tired of the same old battle animations. Come on, the game was released in 2019 for crying out loud! Out with the old and in with the new. Gameplay gets 2 stars for being old-fashioned; it's a shame to see a beautiful game like this let down by lazy gameplay mechanics.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's story is rich and engaging, featuring a variety of missions and backstory that players find enjoyable, especially when participating in alliances. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as long wait times and frequent reloading, which can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the narrative is appreciated, the action and execution may not meet everyone's expectations.
- “So much backstory and the amount of options is crazy, so I enjoy that part of the game.”
- “Great gameplay, storyline, and neat graphics!”
- “It's a very fascinating story of the game.”
- “There are hardly any skills or strategies involved while doing the missions.”
- “So every two minutes I need to reload the game and if I was in the middle of a mission I lose it, since I was out.”
- “Same old story, I can't log in to the game just when I needed to log in for my upgrades.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and slow loading times. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze during critical moments, leading to concerns about losing progress. While a few users have not experienced significant problems, the overall sentiment indicates that stability is a major concern that needs urgent attention from the developers.
- “The game freezes on a black screen and does not load.”
- “Game is slow and buggy to load; player renames don't work and just cause the game to freeze. Support doesn't seem to reply to bug reports unless you're a spender.”
- “Game constantly freezes.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing frustration over the removal of ad rewards, which hinder their progress without spending money. While there are numerous in-app purchase options, many users feel that they are not essential for advancement, although some perceive the game as a cash grab. Overall, players appreciate the graphics but are divided on the fairness and accessibility of the monetization strategy.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and there are many in-app purchase options, but they are not necessary to progress.”
- “You can become a strong player without spending too much money on in-app purchases.”
- “Amazing, with little to no ads, and everyone for the most part plays respectfully.”
- “I like playing this game, but I can't afford to buy anything in the game. Now that they've taken out the ten ads for rewards, I can't play it anymore because I can't grow fast enough. It seems no one cares.”
- “This is one of those lame cash grabs, pay-to-win games.”
- “Watch ads for rewards... no way to get back to the game, so you have to restart the game.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Users report significant issues with the game's optimization, frequently encountering messages indicating the game will restart for optimization, which disrupts gameplay and leads to frustration. While some praise the graphics and overall performance, the persistent optimization prompts and login problems have resulted in negative experiences, causing many to rate the game poorly.
- “Very good graphics and great performance.”
- “Good performance.”
- “The game is good but giving 2 stars because of some problems when I start to open the game; it shows me (the game will be shut down once for optimization, please run the game again e_100035(1).”
- “Earlier I had an issue logging in using mobile data where it got stuck at 30% loading... now it is not moving ahead of 1% and always appears (game will restart for optimization) just how many times?”
- “The game is good but I'm giving it 2 stars because there are problems when I start to open the game. It shows me (the game will be shut down once for optimization, please run the game again e_100035(1).”
- “Waste of a download... all I got was 'game will exit one time for optimization' many, many times... bah...”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to boredom, especially with the presence of multiple accounts. While some enjoy the farming element, many feel that it detracts from the overall experience, making the game feel stagnant.
- “Too many players with multiple accounts; grinding gets boring quickly.”
- “The horizontal game is tedious.”
- “The game is dead for all intents and purposes unless you enjoy farming.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The music in the game is noted to be an improvement over previous titles, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players feel that it could better complement the gameplay, particularly during battles, and express a desire for the option to disable it.
- “The graphics and music are significantly improved compared to other games.”
- “The music features enhance the battles, making them feel more immersive.”
- “I appreciate the music, but I wish there was an option to turn it off.”
- “I wish the music was optional.”
- “Though the graphics and music are improved over other games.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users emphasize the importance of strong character development, highlighting it as essential for creating relatable and engaging narratives in games.
- “This game excels in character development, allowing players to witness profound growth and transformation.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory and their evolving relationships make for an incredibly immersive experience.”
- “I appreciate how the choices I make influence the characters' development, making each playthrough feel unique.”