Field of Glory: Empires

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Games.cz
    Aug 19, 2019
    70
    A very complex, but also quite accessible turn-based strategy from AGEod Studios that aims to simulate all the complexities of ancient civilizations. Yes, there are minor pratfalls and lapses, but a patient general will succumb to its charms all the same.
  2. Softpedia
    Jul 12, 2019
    70
    If you want to bring a piece of ancient Rome into the 21st century, and live out your fantasies as a grand strategist, I find it hard to recommend any other game than this.
  3. GameWatcher
    Jul 10, 2019
    70
    Essentially, Field of Glory: Empires is a quintessential Slitherine game. Big scope, big idea, but executed in such a way that will not click with anyone, but the nichest of fans. It doesn’t really add anything that was missing from any other grand strategy game, and all of the glory, character, and scope of the Roman Empire is virtually nonexistent here, feeling instead like a virtual version of a very charmless boardgame. However, if you’re a long time fan of Field of Glory (or a hater of Imperator or Rome II), this game might end being right up your alley.
  5. 4P.de
    Jul 11, 2019
    59
    This is dreary, sometimes plain boring and frustrating. Even if you get into the mechanics thanks to YouTube-videos (!), there are way too many shortcomings.

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19
  1. georgio
    Jul 12, 2019
    9
    I clocked around 15 hours in the game and so far I am very impressed. Some of the pros and cons:

    - Very innovative concepts in the Grand    I clocked around 15 hours in the game and so far I am very impressed. Some of the pros and cons:

    - Very innovative concepts in the Grand Strategy genre such as aging, legacy, decadence and culture. It is one of the best ways I have seen that balances player expansion with internal stability.

    - Huge strategic difference and breath of experience. The nations are truly unique. Playing Sparta is very different from playing Gallic tribe or Carthage. The game not only has a lot of replayability as a result but it offers the player variety to fit their personal playstyle

    - Very complex systems that are relatively easy to comprehend (at least withing the genre) but hard to master. The various systems really play well together. The pop management, building management, trade, culture, decadence - it is all tied together and forms interesting system that gives player freedom of strategic choice. The game truly rewards good planning.

    - The combat system is very interesting. The game offers breadth of unit types - but mostly between cultures. The combat to me seems logical and balance of cavalry, skirmishers and infantry is usually the best approach to the combat. The combat offers some variety - as terrain is really important in the game and so are generals who have various perks and stats.

    - The last but not least is an option of exporting battles to Fields of Glory II. Now to be honest I am new to the franchise but I am loving the feature. By itself I think the FoGII probably captured the overall ancient warfare closest to what it has historically been. The battles are exciting and luck plays the role but it is also rewarding. Nevertheless the game does not require this addition - although I would strongly recommend to buy it in a bundle.

    - As a downside the game lacks tutorials and the online resources are spare so far - for sure compared to other titles in the genre. But there are some Let's plays around so I recommend you check them out to see for yourself if the game is for you.

    As a final words this is the game I was looking for for some time. It captures exciting period in the history and it really offers the player to forge their own story and leave their stamp on the world. Given the game just released and it will probably be patched and DLCs added it offers a lot of options that I believe will be enough for many hours of gameplay uncovering what devs brought to us.    … Full Review »
  2. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    A great surprise. Is very good and deep, different from other grand strategy games, full of layers of complexity. It deserves a try.
  3. kasrahp
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Best grand strategy game ever, it's not about painting the map with your colour it's actually about expanding, managing, developing andBest grand strategy game ever, it's not about painting the map with your colour it's actually about expanding, managing, developing and holding an empire.… Full Review »
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