Reviews - Empires Mod for Half-Life 2

Nov 29th, 2010 3 people agree 1 person doesn't

In my opinion, i've never seen a game quite like this. Your commander is playing his own RTS game where his soldiers are real people, whilst the men on the battlefield get all the thrills of any FPS game.

The hybrid of FPS and RTS go together flawlessly, truly an outstanding game. I've been playing for almost a year and no battle no matter how experienced nor noobie you are has ever been the same.

Nov 17th, 2010 3 people agree 1 person doesn't

The best RTS/FPS hybrid to date, Empires combines fast-paced ground-level gameplay with the the broader scope of true strategic gameplay. From the commander to the squad leader to the grunt in the field, team-based tactics in assault and defense of key map positions is vital to any map, of which there are a variety of style to choose from. The classic style pits two commanders and their teams against each other and research, choice of terrain, even gutsy rushes of APCs full of personnel determine the outcome of these matches, while the conquest maps pit rifle against mortars against turrets against tanks while battling to secure flags that may reduce the number of your opponents reinforcements, or secure more time for you to get to the heavily fortified last flag. Not only this, but the developers are active in recruiting new blood from the community, the game has a very active forum and suggestions and player-made scripts often make their way into the game, and updates are fairly frequent, including new particles, weapon updates, and new maps. All in all, Empires is an excellent game for the player who wishes to take their gaming to the next level.

Jan 3rd, 2011 2 people agree 1 person doesn't

Empires is an RTS/FPS mod that involves futuristic warfare.

PRO:
+With a lot of people, it's a hellzone (and that's a great thing to say).
+Different classes with advantages.
+Rank up and gain more advantages (passive or active)
+Vehicles are fun to shoot and drive.
+RTS (Commander) Mode is fun... (Continue to CONS)

CONS:
-At the same time though, RTS (Commander) is for people that know what they're doing.
-Weird Texture (I should of said bad, but it's Valve-Source...).
-Teamwork is a "need" here... but if none, you're going to have trouble.
-Vehicles can sometimes be a pain to drive.
-Laggy in some servers (Seriously)
-Might be confusing to first-time players to Empires.

Nov 15th, 2010 4 people agree 3 people don't

As others have said, this game is no Crysis. It doesn't look like the best, but it still looks great. One thing that definitely sets this game apart from everything else is that each round you play is unique. The same strategy that worked for one team probably won't work for another.

Not only that, but you must learn to adapt to situations in an instant and respond with teamwork. Should you prove to be a 'lone-wolf' type person, you can still wreck havoc in the enemy's base.

Each of the 4 classes have achieved a level of balance unseen for the past millennium, the 'researches' (basically unlocking upgrades, done on the commander's part) are better, and overall 2.29 has been a very enjoyable experience.

Is it difficult to learn? Yes. Empires has a very simple cover but a complex plot. There's an infinite amount of strategies to learn, and an innumerable amount of ways to execute them. But is it possible to jump in, play, and have fun? Definitely.

Nov 12th, 2007 2 people agree 1 person doesn't

One of the best games(not just mods) I have played in years. Reminds me of the type of rush I use to get playing golden eye 64. The team work aspect is unlike any game I have ever played. While it still needs work and money to pay these developers. It deserves a 10/10 as is.

I have been stuck on this game for years.

Mar 26th, 2013 0 people agree 0 people don't
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I love RTS games and shootersm when I played this it was the best of both worlds! Great work you guys! Makes me wanna reinstall Half Life 2 just to play it :3

Mar 23rd, 2013 0 people agree 0 people don't

Horribly designed and balanced

Dec 4th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

BEST GAME. EVER.

Jul 3rd, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

Its completly unique. If you want to play RTS\FPS game there is no real alternative

Jan 8th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

Noones on... But ive heard its A good game So i give it a 5