EPOCH.

 iOS
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Slide to Play
    Nov 10, 2011
    100
    A terrific and amazing-looking action game with perfect slide-based controls and exceptional action.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 29, 2011
    85
    EPOCH is no doubt one of the most interesting shooters available on the App Store. You can use a lot of different weapons and fight a lot of different enemies through a nice single player campaign that you have to complete three times, at different difficulty levels, to find out what happened to the person your robot was supposed to protect. The graphics are gorgeous thanks to the Unreal Engine, the touch controls work fine.
  3. Tap!
    Dec 12, 2011
    80
    It is, however, a joy to look at and – in spite of its lows – highly replayable. Like guns, robots, and hiding behind walls? Then EPOCH.'s a no-brainer.
  5. AppSmile
    Dec 9, 2011
    80
    A polished shooting gallery of sorts, EPOCH.'s terrific graphics, upgradeable weaponry, and engaging gameplay make it a title worth checking out.
  6. AppSafari
    Nov 17, 2011
    80
    EPOCH has a short campaign, but a large replay value. A great iPod Touch , iPad , or iPhone app that is well worth the money.
  7. IGN
    Nov 15, 2011
    80
    Epoch is a very impressive debut effort from indie developer Uppercut. Gamers turned off by more traditional iOS shooters might have just found the game they have been waiting for.
  8. AppSpy
    Nov 14, 2011
    80
    EPOCH stands alongside a rare handful of games that combine not only beautiful graphics for a handheld device, but gameplay perfectly suited to the iOS platform while also invoking shades of far more complex titles like Infinity Blade; an easy must have for action gamers with minutes to kill each day.
  9. TouchGen
    Nov 14, 2011
    80
    Epoch's visuals and gameplay mechanics are it's shining force, easily making it one of the most desirable games on the app store at this moment in time for all you graphic lovers. If story doesn't interest you and you're a fan of cover based gameplay, although repetitive, Epoch is indeed the reigning champion.
  10. Modojo
    Nov 10, 2011
    80
    A wonderfully addictive and gorgeous shooter that serves as a powerful showpiece for iPhone and iPad graphics. We just want more, which at the end of the day is a true testament to this game's greatness.
  11. TouchArcade
    Nov 10, 2011
    80
    And check out the game's story. It's a delight and delivered just right.
  12. Pocket Gamer UK
    Nov 10, 2011
    80
    A unique take on the third-person action genre with satisfyingly different touchscreen controls.
  13. Everyeye.it
    Dec 14, 2011
    75
    Epoch tries to adapt a Third Person Shooter gameplay to a portable device. It almost succeeds, resulting funny and somehow spectacular; too bat for the low difficulty level.

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#90 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2011

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  1. Plasmaneedle
    Oct 20, 2013
    10
    This is what Smartphone games should be. It is quick accessible and easy to play, but its combat is smooth, fluid and challenging at higherThis is what Smartphone games should be. It is quick accessible and easy to play, but its combat is smooth, fluid and challenging at higher difficulties. Overall it is appealing to both hardcore and casual audiences and is a lot of fun.… Full Review »
  2. Oxcart
    Apr 14, 2013
    9
    Realtime action games for mobile platforms generally have to sacrifice somewhere. The graphics suffer, the control system is wonky, theRealtime action games for mobile platforms generally have to sacrifice somewhere. The graphics suffer, the control system is wonky, the animation jaggy, or something else is wrong. Amazingly, for everything it tries to do, EPOCH actually does a very admirable job in creating a not just passable, but very entertaining and well-playing game. You play as, no joke, an amnesiac robot that wakes up after the cybernetic revolt robot apocalypse. What's clear is that everything has been blown apart. What's not clear is why, or where the princess you were originally tasked with protecting is now. Yep, it sounds a little weak (protecting a princess? What am I, Robo-Mario?), but it isn't. So, let's run it down. First, gameplay is simplistic but engaging: maneuvering is done by finger swipes, and the simple swipes translate to effective maneuvers; targeting enemies is done with a tap. Your robot fires automatically whenever not under cover, so you don't need to double-thumb anything. Graphics are surprisingly good, the atmosphere of the wrecked city in which the game takes place grim and heavy, but without putting a damper on the game. (It's rare that the environment in a twitch game actually helps tell the story, but they do in EPOCH.) Sound is good, although effects are reused fairly regularly; music is simple but fits well with the game. Best yet, there is a large menu of customization options for your bot, allowing you to improve weapons, armor, and utilities to match the tactical situation and personal play style. Difficulty progression is smooth and reasonable. Perhaps most surprising, however, is the writing: through "log entries" of various entities, the story of the robot apocalypse is told, and quite effectively. So, what are the negatives? Well, the game isn't particularly long; there are only about a dozen levels, and each difficulty level runs the same levels again, just with tougher enemies. Gaps between affording one level of upgrades and the next get downright huge, which means a lot of grinding to accumulate the cash. And sadly, the storytelling seems to either have a bug or a serious stall, because the logs stop coming close to the end (only about five more entries to go) and didn't return, so that leaves the conclusion of the narrative up in the air. (Oh, one more "stealth positive" about EPOCH: for a game with 3D graphics and the features this one packs, it sips battery power. It is NOT a power hog.) So we're talking a well-earned 9 for EPOCH, a game well worth your time if you want a good action game that doesn't require a lot of investment (financial or otherwise).… Full Review »