Empire of the Ants (2001)

 PC
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. GameZone
    80
    A new twist on an old favorite. Its graphical elements are engaging, and the player interface is familiar. This is a solid title.
  2. GameSpy
    75
    There's nothing that can't be fixed by a patch, however. If you are an RTS fan, Empire of the Ants will deliver.
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    67
    Hardcore RTS fans will be unimpressed with EOTAs strategically-lacking and limited combat, hands-off management, and overall dull brand of gameplay.
  5. Gamezilla!
    63
    I found myself wishing for the gameplay of Maxis’ "Sim Ant" using the graphics of Empire instead of the lackluster strategy found here.
  6. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    It is indeed fun to control unusual units in battle, but the focus on micromanagement can become a bit more demanding than most players want for their entertainment dollars.
  7. Electric Playground
    60
    The lack of stimulating combat or camp building will turn off quite a few others. But hey, the premise is cool.
  8. IGN
    60
    The idea is really great and the gameplay holds glimmers of what could have been. Sadly, it falls a quite a bit short of perfect. The lack of character and sorry graphics slap the game down at the surface and some interface and gameplay ideas wound the title a little deeper.
  9. GameSpot
    56
    The game has its moments, but not frequently enough to lift it out of mediocrity. EoA just doesn't do justice to the really unusual and interesting premise.
  10. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    More control of your units is necessary for a strategy title, and more impressive graphics and more complex tasks are important for a city builder. As it stands, this game gets neither right and has little to offer aside from a great concept.
  11. Yahoo!
    40
    If you are looking for a playable, original strategy game then you're best off looking elsewhere. And if you want ants, well, just buy an Ant Farm.

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#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. vence
    Oct 31, 2012
    8
    This a very old game but quite unique in the strategy realm, could use some face lifting but its still fun, its loosely based on the BernardThis a very old game but quite unique in the strategy realm, could use some face lifting but its still fun, its loosely based on the Bernard Werber book by the same name.… Full Review »
  2. AndrewC.
    Jan 4, 2003
    8
    Very refreshing... very original.. lift the banality out of RTS game... good thinking game too.. very interesting.
  3. ArmanD.
    Apr 29, 2002
    10
    It's more than fantastic, it's EMPIRE OF THE ANTS.
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