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EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates (2017)

EMPYRE: Lords of the Sea Gates cover
Developer
Coin Operated Games
Publisher
Coin Operated Games, Work Shift Play Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
3.5 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, story-driven RPG set in a flooded alternate-history New York where you navigate tense faction politics and scrounge for survival through trade and strategy.

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What players say

Players praise the steampunk underwater New York setting but criticize the clunky combat, poor documentation, and linear story. Many say it is reminiscent of Wasteland 2 but falls short of that game's execution.

Screenshots

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