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Oriental Empires

Oriental Empires

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Release Date: September 14, 2017

Strategy, Turn-based, 4X, The Middle Ages, Ancient History, War Strategy, China, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

A turn-based 4X strategy game set in ancient China and developed by Ntronium Games. Oriental Empires focuses on faithfully recreating historical events concerning the Chinese empire - the game encompasses a period of three thousand years between 1500 B.C and 1500 A.D. The player becomes a leader of a small tribe and their goal is to build up a powerful empire.

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Oriental Empires for PC is a turn-based, 4X strategy game created specifically for PCs. It was developed by Ntronium Games and the project was being supervised by Robert T. Smith, who had worked as the main designer of Medieval II: Total War and Armada 2526.

Mechanics

The game is set in ancient China and the creators' particular aim was to recreate historical events and the civilization of this country faithfully. The game spans over a period of three thousand years - from 1500 B.C to 1500 A.D. The player begins as a leader of a small tribe and their goal is to turn it into a great empire (obviously). To do so, the player cultivates land, gathers resources, builds new towns, as well as both recruits and trains the army.

It is necessary to establish laws, construct buildings, conduct research on technologies, develop the culture and satisfy the subordinates in religious matters. The last plays a key role here, because the player's ultimate goal is to convince the Chinese society that the emperor is the actual Son of Heavens and the rightful governor of the world.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Early Access:September 14, 2016

Developer: Ntronium Games

Publisher: Iceberg Interactive

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PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB GeForce 8500 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

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All Reviews: Very Positive (2,963)

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The main pros of the game

  • Innovative Mechanics: The game features simultaneous turns for players and AI, which adds a layer of strategy and anticipation.
  • Complex City Management: Players can establish trade networks and manage different types of unrest (peasant and noble), creating a more nuanced city-building experience.
  • Real-time Battles: Although players cannot directly control units during battles, they can observe them in real-time and set tactics, enhancing engagement during combat.
  • Historical Depth: The game immerses players in ancient Chinese history, offering insights into the evolution of civilizations and technologies.
  • Variety of Scenarios: Scenarios are diverse and enjoyable, especially the DLC content like the Three Kingdoms scenario.
  • Large-Scale Battles: The game can feature massive battles with thousands of soldiers, which is visually impressive.
  • Map and Scenario Editor: Players can create and modify their own scenarios, adding replayability.
  • Replayability: The presence of multiple factions with unique playstyles and the sandbox nature of the game ensure varied gameplay experiences.

The main cons of the game

  • Lack of Proper Tutorial: New players may struggle with the complexity of the game mechanics due to insufficient guidance.
  • Balance Issues: Certain factions and units, particularly peasants and militia, are perceived as overpowered, impacting gameplay balance.
  • Graphics and UI: While the graphics are deemed passable, the user interface is criticized for being outdated and cumbersome.
  • AI Limitations: The AI is noted to be ineffective in defense, making combat less challenging.
  • Boring Combat: Some players find the combat system uninteresting, lacking depth compared to other strategy games.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Advanced Tutorial System: A more comprehensive tutorial would help new players understand the complex mechanics better.
  • Improved Diplomacy Options: The diplomatic system is seen as lacking depth and engagement, leading to uninteresting interactions.
  • Character Development: Players desire more complexity and depth in character interactions and development.
  • Localization: The absence of Spanish and other language options is noted as a limitation for a broader audience.
  • Expanded Content: Players express a desire for a sequel or additional historical periods and themes to explore, indicating a wish for more content and mechanics.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Oriental Empires" presents a unique and engaging take on the 4X strategy genre, it also has notable areas for improvement, particularly in user experience and gameplay balance.

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