Road to Valor: Empires

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"Road to Valor: Empires" is a strategy game that offers splendid gameplay and outstanding visuals, allowing you to command your own mythical army. However, be prepared for a high volume of advertisements. Immerse yourself in a fantasy world, build your empire, and lead your troops to victory in this epic adventure.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 933 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

monetization13 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and animations, providing an enjoyable visual experience.
It offers a strategic gameplay experience with various unit types and abilities, making it engaging for players.
The game is relatively free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money, unlike many other games in the genre.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, with certain units and heroes being overpowered, leading to frustrating matchups.
There are frequent bugs and connectivity issues, including problems with ads not working and matchmaking being unfair.
The game has a pay-to-win aspect, where players who spend money can gain significant advantages over those who do not.

graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
21%
10%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the high-quality artwork, attention to detail, and smooth animations that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players have noted inconsistencies in graphic quality, with a few mentioning lower-quality visuals in certain areas. Overall, the game's graphics are considered impressive and contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “Great graphics, nice animations, and fun gameplay.”
- “The game is very beautiful and with excellent graphics, the attention to detail in the design of the characters and the appropriateness of the abilities is exemplary.”
- “Great strategy game, graphics and physics are really impressive.”
- “The graphics are lower quality, from the chest to the fields.”
- “Graphics is not smooth, making the FPS very low.”
- “Graphics suck.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
The gameplay is generally praised for its strategic depth and ease of understanding, drawing comparisons to games like Clash Royale while offering unique features and tactical options. However, some players express concerns about limitations in deck composition due to the unlocking system and a lack of diverse skills, as well as issues with balance and pacing. Overall, the game is described as fun and competitive, with smooth graphics and engaging mechanics, though some find it repetitive and prone to uneven matchmaking.
- “But overall it has a more strategic feel to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplays are easy to understand but hard to master, which makes it good.”
- “Very fun game with competitive gameplay!”
- “Games are no fun; the balance is simply abysmal and the gameplay is just full of spam.”
- “Boring and repetitive gameplay, uneven matchmaking to make you spend money.”
- “Another thing, the fact that there are no separate factions and being able to put different troops together makes the gameplay a bit awkward.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the malfunctioning ad system that prevents them from earning rewards like keys and chests. While some appreciate the game's quality and potential, others feel that the reliance on in-app purchases and ads creates a "cash grab" atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, issues with ad audio and functionality have further contributed to dissatisfaction among users.
- “The game offers a fair balance between free content and paid options, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “In-app purchases are reasonably priced and provide meaningful enhancements without being necessary to progress.”
- “The monetization model is transparent, ensuring players know exactly what they are paying for and how it impacts their gameplay.”
- “The gameware is precoded to such an extent where the gamer may be victorious only by digital procurement or through in-app purchases.”
- “No longer able to watch ads to get keys which open reward chests.”
- “Fix the ads in the store or I'm deleting the game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
While players find the game enjoyable and well-performing overall, they report frequent glitches and disconnections during matches, which detracts from the experience. Many users express frustration with bugs that hinder gameplay, such as issues accessing in-game crates.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy without worrying about technical issues.”
- “Overall, the performance is impressive, with consistent frame rates and no major bugs.”
- “The game and gameplay are awesome, but it constantly glitches out and kicks me during matches.”
- “The game is entertaining, but it's buggy.”
- “Fix your glitches; I can't get your crates and have to try later for 2x crates.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization is generally praised, particularly in terms of battlefield performance, making it stand out among medieval card games. Users appreciate its high quality and believe that with some additional advertising, it could gain more popularity.
- “This is the best medieval card war I've ever played. I like medieval games, and this is better than Clash Royale or WW2 War Card. For a new game, I think it has the best performance - high quality. It just needs a little bit of advertising on other platforms to become popular!”
- “Another area that needs improvement is the battlefield performance.”
- “The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I often experience long loading times and lag, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Users express a desire for a more developed story mode in the game, suggesting the addition of a career mode and narrative elements. They appreciate the game's style but feel that the absence of a comprehensive storyline, including characters like Thor, limits the experience.
- “Not long had this game, but I would love to see it go fully offline or online with a career mode that includes a storyline. That would be amazing!”
- “Not long had this game, but I'd love to see it go full offline or online with a career mode and a storyline added to it. That would be sick! Also, why is there no Thor when there are Odin, Loki, and others?”
- “I love the style, but please add a story mode or solo mode.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful Eastern melodies, which enhance the overall atmosphere and excitement of the battlefields. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “The game features beautiful eastern music that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are really good, and the battlefields are exciting, complemented by the captivating soundtrack.”
- “It's great that every unit's strong and weak spots are defined with a short clip, making strategic deployment easier, all while enjoying the immersive music.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's replayability is considered average, with some players noting a significant grind involved, but it avoids pay-to-win mechanics. While the pacing and art style are appreciated, the overall balance may affect long-term engagement.
- “The pacing of the game is great, and the replayability is okay. The grind is definitely real, but there's no pay-to-win aspect, making it a solid choice for those looking for a quick game.”
- “This game has a lot of potential for replayability, with various strategies to explore and different paths to take, keeping the experience fresh each time.”
- “The art style and ideas are reminiscent of other great games, and the replayability factor ensures that players can enjoy multiple playthroughs without it feeling repetitive.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the game to be lacking, describing it as fast-paced but ultimately not funny.
- “It's fast, but not funny beating the AI.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't land.”