Empire of Sin

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 137
  3. Negative: 47 out of 137

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  1. jminton
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Empire of Sin is terrific. I started playing after the last patch and have not had a single issue. The turn based combat is a blast, The world is gorgeous. The theme is perfectly executed - including terrific missions and characters. It is clear the the game is super deep, but I'm don't have to dive into everything at once which I appreciate. Highly recommended!
  2. Ferric
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Loving.
    It was everything I expected in a mafia game.

    Very fun and with a beautiful management.

    Running smoothly

    10/10
  3. lonely1
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    interesting quests, a good turn-based combat system, I really liked the game.
  4. Locooooo163
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Love it good game just need tiny more content
    But still a good game fun and
  5. maxoff124
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Love the era, love the characters, and love the music!

    It seems there were early bugs, but there have been a lot of updates and I only just started playing it so I haven't hit any of them.
  6. OrionThedon
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Great game I love the art work and combat system the most! Defiantly one of the better games I have played this year!
  7. Nahunte
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    My absolute favourite game that keeps getting etter and beter with every patch. They put alot of work into making the best out of their game. I am usually not into strategy games but I love Shadowrun and the Mafia..so Empire of Sin is the best of both worlds!
  8. Thyreli23
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Truly appreciate this title for what it is: A passion project for a small studio that's excited to push boundaries, combine genres, and tell interesting stories. I did not play the game at launch so I can't speak to that experience, but now, a few patches in, the game runs smoothly, and offers so much value across the board - the combat abilities are interesting, the stories deep &Truly appreciate this title for what it is: A passion project for a small studio that's excited to push boundaries, combine genres, and tell interesting stories. I did not play the game at launch so I can't speak to that experience, but now, a few patches in, the game runs smoothly, and offers so much value across the board - the combat abilities are interesting, the stories deep & intriguing, and both the environment, feel, and music make the world of Empire of Sin come alive. I can only recommend this title to anyone who enjoys Mafia-themed games, empire management, as well as RPG elements sprinkled into the mix. Also, turn-based combat is always fun in my book.… Expand
  9. deaconblues87
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    The combat is fun, the environment is gorgeous, the bosses and characters are interesting, and the music is amazing! Combat is definitely one of the best parts of the game. I love rolling into a place with Maria on my crew. Really loving the 1.04 patch too, lots of cool changes.
  10. KoYid
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    You get to play as Capone and mow down bad guys with a tommy gun, what's not to like?!
  11. SixOwa
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    A great spiritual successor to Gangsters: Organized Crime, I've been waiting to play another game like that for a long time
  12. magesmagesmages
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    I played it when it came out and it was too buggy, so I went on to play . But then I saw it come to Game pass and it reminded me to go back and tried itt, since I had already bought it and all. And there were a bunch of updates with TONS of patch notes so I thought it would be worth checking again because I love Paradox games.

    MAN am I glad I did. I've sunk tons of hours into it since    I played it when it came out and it was too buggy, so I went on to play . But then I saw it come to Game pass and it reminded me to go back and tried itt, since I had already bought it and all. And there were a bunch of updates with TONS of patch notes so I thought it would be worth checking again because I love Paradox games.

    MAN am I glad I did. I've sunk tons of hours into it since then, completed it a bunch of times (I still wish it was a bit harder, even on the hardest difficulty), and can't wait for more updates. I'm not one to buy DLC usually, but if the first one is a good one I might consider it.    … Expand
  13. Fivogo
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Game Pass is great - this game was free and totally worth it!
    A lotta fun even though I keep running out of money in game. GOTTA KILL EM ALL hahaha
  14. jackrabbit110
    May 4, 2021
    10
    OMG I love this game! I was hoping I'd find a true successor to 1998's Gangsters: Organized Crime game and was not expecting the incredible showcase that this game brings. So many hireable gangsters it feels like Jagged Alliance, the awesome combat is totally XCOM2, and the economics of the game where you're building an empire out of rackets is like a strategy game. Putting them allOMG I love this game! I was hoping I'd find a true successor to 1998's Gangsters: Organized Crime game and was not expecting the incredible showcase that this game brings. So many hireable gangsters it feels like Jagged Alliance, the awesome combat is totally XCOM2, and the economics of the game where you're building an empire out of rackets is like a strategy game. Putting them all together was a stroke of genius and it plays really well, even on my crappy PC. GamePass has really brought the goods!

    There are 14 bosses you can play and there's 60 gangsters you can hire. And a there's more voice-talking audio than I expected – it has really high quality. I know I'll be playing this one for ages.    … Expand
  15. BenCooper
    May 18, 2021
    10
    I love old mafia movies and classic shows, and I was surprised when i found this game on Game Pass. I decided to try it out and was pleasantly surprised – it scratched my mobster itch and made me laugh because the dialogue and violence was so casual. Lots of strategy with XCOM fighting and tons of characters means I'm going to be spending a long time figuring this one out.
  16. 444days
    May 19, 2021
    10
    ive been hanging around the empire of sin discord for a lil while waiting for the bugs to get fixed, and re-downloaded it today for the 1.05 update and omggggg. it's seriously improved the game sm, i don't even think it's really the same game i downloaded at launch ????? so many issues have been fixed and tbh im super happy to see it

    also it's a plus that i got the golden weapons soooo    ive been hanging around the empire of sin discord for a lil while waiting for the bugs to get fixed, and re-downloaded it today for the 1.05 update and omggggg. it's seriously improved the game sm, i don't even think it's really the same game i downloaded at launch ????? so many issues have been fixed and tbh im super happy to see it

    also it's a plus that i got the golden weapons soooo x3 i will be using them. ive been having a really fun time with empire of sin, the combat feels super tough (how i like it) and i'm so hyped for future content    … Expand
  17. dyingdynamite
    May 25, 2021
    10
    New player here! The devs gave such a good performance at PDXCon that I was inclined to play EoS soon after, lol.

    EoS is great. Open world, missions and empire management! I've been convincing my friends to play since I've been having so much fun lately. Can't wait for the DLC!
  18. deathsgrips
    May 28, 2021
    10
    My favorite game right now!!!! So fun and loads of opportunity to replay

    Music is super awesome
  19. EFTHElEA
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    So... Empire Of Sin.

    Ja, ich liebe es. Wer auf strategy-Spielchen steht und gerne enemies zerschrotten möchte ist Empire of Sin genau richtig.
  20. GizmoGiz
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    I have played over a hundred hours of Empire of Sin so far. I expected not to enjoy it as much as I have.

    Great game, hope the Devs can improve it even further.
  21. ultimat3
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    might be a shorter review than most ppl here but...
    great game for fans of gangsters: organized crime and xcom, i loved playing as goldie!
  22. JJTwoTimes
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    As an Organized Crime enthusiast, this game hit all the right spots. Using real life criminals is awesome, and it seems that every boss has his/her own main storyline... Which is insane.... There's 14 (+?) bosses.. I'm actually excited to have a 2nd play-through with a different boss on a higher difficulty. I haven't experienced many glitches at all by the way, and I play on PS4. This gameAs an Organized Crime enthusiast, this game hit all the right spots. Using real life criminals is awesome, and it seems that every boss has his/her own main storyline... Which is insane.... There's 14 (+?) bosses.. I'm actually excited to have a 2nd play-through with a different boss on a higher difficulty. I haven't experienced many glitches at all by the way, and I play on PS4. This game is fantastic, addicting, and I can't wait to see if they come out with a new one down the road! 10/10

    P.S. Just wanted to say that I created a Metacritic account just so I could review this game..    … Expand
  23. Sniper524
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    On launch, the game definitely had issues. The most recent update fixed my biggest gripes with the game. Safehouse exploit closed and biggest significant issues addressed. Playing on PC. I've actually been enjoying the game a lot.
  24. TheMediumGamer
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    The Safehouse changes and combat improvements have made a massive difference in the game since launch. The MVP here is the new auto resolve combat. It's a tremendous quality of life improvement. The devs have been releasing regular updates and I am glad I came back to it! Really enjoying the latest changes.
  25. IanSchreiber
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    This is a unique experience: an Xcom-like combat system but with an empire-building system built on top of that, as well as a bunch of relationships between NPCs that feels like a throwback to the best moments of Jagged Alliance. The devs have been releasing patches since launch so it keeps improving over time - I suspect some of the negative reviews here were looking at the game on dayThis is a unique experience: an Xcom-like combat system but with an empire-building system built on top of that, as well as a bunch of relationships between NPCs that feels like a throwback to the best moments of Jagged Alliance. The devs have been releasing patches since launch so it keeps improving over time - I suspect some of the negative reviews here were looking at the game on day one launch and haven't updated themselves since.… Expand
  26. jinovi
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    I bought this when it came out and played it a bit, and just decided to check it out again as I saw a few big updates. It's tons of fun! A huge amount has changed since then and I've ended up playing it for three days straight. Knowing Paradox there will be lots of good DLC which I will try to resists, and then end up buying anyway.
  27. ranor33
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    I love Goldie, she's a kickass lady. I wish I could hear her sing
    and that music is LEGIT
  28. virlinthegamer
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    I started playing this game on launch and though it had problems it has been improving massively since then. The main things I really enjoy about Empire of Sin is how engaging the storyline is. At the start you get to pick a gangster and after choosing Daniel Mkcee Jackson I really connected with him. He's this nice generous guy but he also has a dark part of him too. So while playing himI started playing this game on launch and though it had problems it has been improving massively since then. The main things I really enjoy about Empire of Sin is how engaging the storyline is. At the start you get to pick a gangster and after choosing Daniel Mkcee Jackson I really connected with him. He's this nice generous guy but he also has a dark part of him too. So while playing him I love to read the dialogue. Really the only complains I have would be from the launch how there were bugs and the mechanics can be complicating at times.… Expand
  29. bpeterson
    May 4, 2021
    9
    I got this game on GamePass and didn't know what to expect. It didn't specifically target one genre as it has RPG elements and missions, but it also has combat like one of my favorite games, XCOM2. So, I wasn't sure what to expect, but omg am I glad I installed it. To put it simply, it's so refreshing to find a game that can combine elements of several genres and do it so well.

    I    I got this game on GamePass and didn't know what to expect. It didn't specifically target one genre as it has RPG elements and missions, but it also has combat like one of my favorite games, XCOM2. So, I wasn't sure what to expect, but omg am I glad I installed it. To put it simply, it's so refreshing to find a game that can combine elements of several genres and do it so well.

    I wondered why I hadn't heard about the game before so I looked at MC and some other sites and I can't believe what I'm playing is what was written about this game. The recent patches must have fixed things because it is so much fun, and I feel there's still so much I have to learn about the way the different parts work with each other. Just amazing. I hope this is the future of strategy games!    … Expand
  30. jimmyjake
    May 12, 2021
    9
    What a game! I've been waiting to play a modern day mobster game and was surprised to hear the announcement of Empire of Sin back in 2019. I watched all the videos I could over the time they were developing the game, and when it was released I bought it. I didn't have the problems some people had and I've been getting the patches as they were released. The game improved so much with 1.03What a game! I've been waiting to play a modern day mobster game and was surprised to hear the announcement of Empire of Sin back in 2019. I watched all the videos I could over the time they were developing the game, and when it was released I bought it. I didn't have the problems some people had and I've been getting the patches as they were released. The game improved so much with 1.03 that there really isn't anything to complain about - the game is a treat to play. The combat is great, the strategy is great, and I love making alliances and going to war. And every time I play it's different. It's exactly the game I was hoping for.… Expand
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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 49
  3. Negative: 5 out of 49
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    70
    Set in atmospheric Chicago in 1920s, Empire of Sin puts you in a role of a crime boss aiming to become the biggest fish in the underworld. It borrows from many genres and all its intertwined gameplay mechanics (business management, RPG elements, turn-based combat that bears a striking resemblance to the XCOM series) are deep enough to create an engaging experience that requires constant attention. Apart from shallow diplomacy and unsophisticated enemy AI, Empire of Sin’s problem is that while it was skillfully put together from tried-and-true components, it doesn’t bring anything new to the table. [02/2021, p.56]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    40
    All around a very mediocre gangster strategy game. Its greatest strengths are its greatest problems crowned with way too much repetition and unbalanced difficulty. [Issue#309]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Feb 17, 2021
    79
    John and Brenda proved that they still have the skills to make a passable game, but with a duet like that, we’ve expected a lot more creativity. [Issue#251, p.60]
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