Underplayed Gems

Empire Chronicles (2023)

Empire Chronicles cover
Developer
Cris Litvin, Hoang Le
Publisher
N/A
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, story-driven RPG where you meticulously explore a hand-drawn fantasy world, manage your party, and make impactful choices over dozens of hours.

story richturn basedexplorationcharacter customizationchoices mattermultiple endingsfantasymanagement

What players say

Players praise its massive scope, with 100-plus hours across three intertwining storylines and deep skill trees that let players customize builds. The early chapter can feel slow or confusing, and the forced-inn save system frustrates some. Players also note that while the developer was initially absent, they later became responsive to bugs.

Screenshots

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