Empire of the Ants
Release Date: November 7, 2024
Strategy, TPP, RTS, animals, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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An RTS, in which we command an army of ants. Empire of the Ants is an adaptation of a novel of the same name, written by Bernard Werber and published in 1991.
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[0:59] Empire of the Ants - Accolades Trailer
[1:56] Empire of the Ants Launch Trailer
Push Square: 6 / 10 by Issy van der Velde
It can't decide if it wants to be an RTS or a platformer, so both areas feel like they're not achieving their full potential. The presentation is gorgeous and it's enjoyable thinking about the smaller creatures in our world differently, but Empire of the Ants tries to be too much at once. The multiplayer is fun for a time, but lacks the depth seasoned strategy players want. A focus on either the story or RTS would have helped a lot.
Niche Gamer: 7.5 / 10
Empire of the Ants is an exceptional entry-level strategy game that lets players relax once in a while during exploration-based stages. Some things are unrealistic or inaccurate but are in service of making an enjoyable experience. At the very least, it has some of the most realistic visuals on current-gen consoles.
Windows Central: 3.5 / 5 by Cole Martin
Empire of the Ants is a visual masterpiece based on the 1991 sci-fi book by Bernard Werber, but its streamlined RTS gameplay may be too limited for hardcore fans of the genre. The game is approachable for newbies or those who do not want to hassle with elaborate strategic maneuvers, and it offers additional gameplay via the hub, world exploration, and a surprising amount of platforming.
Empire of the Ants Description
Empire of the Ants is a real-time strategy game developed by Tower Five, responsible for games such as Lornsword Winter Chronicle and XIII. It's an adaptation of a novel of the same name, written by Bernard Werber and published in 1991.
Plot
Empire of the Ants takes place in a French forest, more specifically - in a conflict-ridden world of ants. The player controls the "savior" of the titular insects, whose task is to lead them to domination over the local ecosystem.
Mechanics
Our objective in Empire of the Ants is to create a prosperous anthill. To do so, we must gather supplies, expand our headquarters and recruit troops to ensure our safety. In the longer term we can ally with the local wildlife and lead our armies to battle for new territories. Combat requires tactical thinking and skillful use of our ants' abilities. The game features a day-and-night cycle as well as changing seasons, which affect the environment and the mechanics.
We can also directly control a single ant from the third-person perspective (TPP), interacting with other ants and denizens of the forest.
Due to the gameplay's complexity, the developers have prepared special tutorials to introduce us to the game; aside from that, the difficulty is modifiable and adjustable to one's individual preferences.
Game modes
Empire of the Ants can be played in singleplayer and multiplayer.
Technical aspects
Empire of the Ants runs on the Unreal Engine 5. The game's visuals are very high quality; the locations are densely vegetated and filled with detail, just like the ants themselves.
Empire of the Ants Summary
Early Access:November 4, 2024
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Tower Five
Publisher: Microids/Anuman Interactive
Age restrictions: none
Empire of the Ants System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 40 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 10 GB GeForce RTX 3080 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800, 40 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Ant RTS Coming to PC and Consoles; Powered by UE5
Empire of the Ants will offer a photorealistic adventure, replicating everyday life in an anthill. The real-time strategy game will be released next year.
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Sonia Selerska
January 25, 2023