Empire of Sin - Looks like we’re awaited!
Extra, extra! Read all about it! Empire of Sin featured in several Most Anticipated Game of 2020 lists! As the calendar flipped from 19 to 20 we officially ventured into the roaring 2020’s, baby! Over this past month we’ve seen quite a few Most Anticipated Games -lists from many of our favorite news outlets, and the thing that thrills us the most is to see how many of them featured Empire of Sin! Ain’t that just the cat’s meow? It sure makes our pumps hit on all eights.Just look at that swell selection of grand lists we’re featured in:
"From veteran video game designers Brenda and John Romero, Empire of Sin is your chance to live the life of a mafia boss in prohibition-era Chicago, recruiting, manipulating and occasionally murdering mobsters to spread your influence (and hooch) across the city." The Guardian
"Fascinating real-time simulation from Brenda and John Romero which has you building a crime empire in prohibition era Chicago. Has you employing underlings and running casinos and speakeasy, as well as engaging in turf battles with Xcom style turn-based combat. (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)" The Telegraph
"With the creative talents of Romero Games behind it, this is one of those strategy games that sounds too good to be true, but from what we've played of Empire of Sin, it's definitely one to watch closely." IGN
"Another action-packed game on the list is Empire of Sin, an XCOM-style strategy game created by Doom's John Romero and Brenda Romero." GameSpot
"It’s an overhead-view game in which players try to take over speakeasies, distilleries, and brothels by outsmarting enemies in combat, making use of appropriate units and cover. There’s also a narrative element in which rivals can be charmed or bullied into making concessions via dialog trees." Polygon
"Empire of Sin plays out on two levels. You've got to worry about the big picture, dispatching your goons and directing resources toward whatever criminal enterprises you wish to pursue. But you've also got to get down to the street level when scraps break out, making in-the-moment tactical decisions to ensure your crew stays safe and alive. All of this plays out against the backdrop of an unpredictable "living" city that ensures no two playthroughs will ever be the same." Mashable
"It’s been far too long since we had a good gangster sim, but Empire of Sin looks like it will fill the gap nicely. " PC Gamer
"If you’ve ever wanted to play a Martin Scorsese movie, Empire of Sin just might be your best bet." Collider
We are also listed in these fine publications:
Firstpost, Windows Central, PC World, Den of Geek, Irish Examiner, WIRED UK, WCCF Tech, TheGamer, ShackNews, VentureBeat, Push Square, GameCrate, Pocket-lint, Bit-Tech, PSU, Niche Gamer, Fandom Wire and Gamespace.
Believe you me, 2020 is going to be a ritzy year, with fancies galore! One thing is certain: you’ll be seeing a lot of us.
Welcome to the very first dev diary for Empire of Sin, where our game director Brenda Romero gives us the lowdown on how Empire of Sin came to be!