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Oriental Empires Launches on Steam Early Access this September

Oriental Empires Launches on Steam Early Access this September

It was announced today by Iceberg Interactive, the publisher well-known for its love of 4x strategy titles, that the historical turn-based 4x title, Oriental Empires, will be available for PC via Steam Early Access on September 20, 2016 for $29,99.

Check out the early bronze age video of Oriental Empires, featuring the units and in-game graphics footage:

“Created by industry veterans R.T. Smith and John Carline, both who worked on the original Total War game, Oriental Empires is currently in Closed Beta. Iceberg is anticipating a relatively short Early Access period of a maximum of 2 months, which will comprise of adding the muptiplayer part, balancing and final polish as well as incorporating player feedback .

In Oriental Empires, the historical landscapes of ancient China takes center stage. Set in one of mankind’s greatest civilizations, Oriental Empires brings the unique mountains, forests, plains and deserts of China to life in one spectacular strategy experience. Control a city or tribe from the dawn of Chinese history and turn it into a great empire. Develop lands, create great cities in order to raise huge armies and engage in epic wars set to make its mark on history!

GAME FEATURES:

  • Start out as a single nation or tribe, starting from humble beginnings with a single settlement and expand your empire and develop your culture with the aim of becoming the universally recognized Son of Heaven and ruler of the world
  • Persuade the other factions to recognize you as such by either military force or by diplomatic persuasion
  • Play as one of 16 different factions each with their own special bonuses or penalties
  • Vast beautifully rendered map featuring an attractive and authentic depiction of the landscape of China and Mongolia
  • Large scale battles with hundreds or thousands of soldiers, depicted in detail right on the game map. Watch skilled armies and reinforcements go to battle, according to the battle orders and formations set by the player
  • Fully animated 3D models, with variations in face and clothing for each model, including infantry, cavalry, chariot and artillery units, as well as naval forces
  • Long seamless zoom range lets you step right into the game world or zoom out for a strategic overview
  • Develop your settlements by constructing buildings and developing the landscape around them, build markets and ports to enable trade by land and water
  • Elaborate research tree including technology as well as cultural, philosophical and religious developments
  • Many other elements will determine the outcome of your quest for dominance such as Leaders, Sieges, Unrest and Rebellion, and Authority and Culture ratings
  • As Emperor, set edicts, laws and decrees to balance power and move into a glorious new Era, with new technologies and military units that change the game”

For more information on Oriental Empires, please visit its official website.

Paúl Ordóñez

The Freddy Fazbear of Gaming Instincts, Paul was brought in by the editor in chief Luis to contribute with the news portion of the website along with Manuel, and together, they are bringing the daily news and content relevant to gaming for the viewers to enjoy. Paul is an avid Monster Hunter Fan, and an insanely commited gamer with lots of great insights and very open minded about new forms of games as well.

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