Release Date: May 8, 2025
A third-person action RPG, set on an unexplored alien planet. In Empyreal we play as an elite mercenary tasked with exploring the Monolith. They are ruins built by an ancient civilization, hiding automated enemies and many interesting secrets.
Empyreal is an action RPG developed by the British studio Silent Games, which was founded by two former Ubisoft employees – Joseph Rogers and Sally Blake. Additionally, the release of the title was handled by Secret Mode company, which has in its portfolio games such as Still Wakes the Deep and A Little to the Left.
The story in Empyreal takes us to an unexplored planet located in a distant corner of the galaxy. We belong to the members of an expedition, which was tasked with conducting reconnaissance of this new place.
The central point of the planet are the huge ruins called the Monolith. They were built by a lost civilization and hide many secrets and dangers within their interiors.
One of them are hostile machines left behind by the former inhabitants.
In Empyreal we view the action from a third-person perspective (TPP). We come across different characters in the game for whom we perform series of missions and tasks. They push the plot forward, but they are also an opportunity to win specific rewards.
The found loot allows us to customize our character and develop them. Every weapon and armor can be upgraded and modified. In turn, collecting a full set of armor allows us to receive bonuses, which will give us an advantage in battle.
The combat is based on duels, which we can resolve using hand-to-hand techniques or ranged weapons. Regardless, taking on formidable opponents requires mastering the system, which is the only way to win.
Additionally, we can explore the world inside the Monolith. It conceals many secrets and hidden details, which allow to uncover the history of this place.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Silent Games
Publisher: Secret Mode
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System Requirements for Empyreal Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, 32 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060, 32 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Empyreal Video Game.
DualShockers: 7 / 10 by Michael Manning
Empyreal is a solid action RPG with soft rogue-like elements that manages to swing above its weight where it counts, but still suffers from some noticeable jank. The game still plays well and offers plenty of replayability, including a secret ending only accessible in a New Game Plus run. At the end of the day, Empyreal is a solid first showing by Silent Games, a team who clearly knows what they want to create. If you live for games where you can maximize the strengths of your playstyle while minimizing the weaknesses, Empyreal is for you. I see a second climb in my near future. Here's to hoping you'll catch some of what I've left behind.
Wccftech: 5.5 / 10 by Francesco De Meo
Empyreal's ambition to do something different is commendable, but it's ultimately the only thing it truly has going for it. While character customization and the Cartogram system are solid enough, the forgettable and generic story and characters, average and clunky combat and the lack of proper multiplayer mechanics make the game a frustrating experience that gets tiring very quickly and one that only the most diehard ARPG fans might briefly appreciate.
NoobFeed: 60 / 100 by Jay Claassen
Overall, Empyreal has endless potential to be a great game, and it can go quite far. The story does come off as a bit messy at first, but there is a solid plot. The rest of the gameplay could use a bit more work, but a little extra flair can go a long way and would definitely put it out there in a much nicer way.
![[1:15] - Launch Trailer](https://cdn.gracza.pl/galeria/filmy/640x360/-1791903609.jpg)
