Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation.
RPG Gamers summaryIn the latest gaming news, Empyreal, an intricately detailed action RPG, is attracting a lot of attention in its sector. The game transports players to an unexplored corner of the galaxy where they become part of an expedition that stumbles upon a gigantic Monolith - a testament to an incredibly ancient civilization filled with dangerous automations and enigmatic secrets.
Taking on the role of an elite mercenary, the player must navigate through the Monolith and its inherent dangers, uncovering revelations that have the potential to reshape our understanding of humanity.
In terms of gameplay and combat, Empyreal offers three unique weapon archetypes - The Glaive, The Mace & Shield or the Cannon. Alongside a skill-based combat system, it follows the traditional RPG formula of finding and equipping new gear, tweaking stats, and refining builds to perfection.
The Abilities System, an integral part of gameplay, supports a collection of effects such as dealing damage, providing defense or healing, extra movement options and other utilities, some of which are well-hidden or require completing difficult quests.
From a customization perspective, Empyreal offers considerable depth with a variety of character creation options and 30 preset selections. Selection of a character’s backstory not only provides unique starting equipment but also influences unique dialogue options.
One key feature in Empyreal, which sets it apart, is the concept of NPC Character Questlines where every expedition member has their unique storyline with multiple endings influenced by players’ choices.
Another unique aspect of Empyreal is the implementation of Cartograms - ancient artifacts that serve as blueprints for each level inside the Monolith, determining the randomness of elements from enemy encounters to loot drops.
Epic boss battles, influenced by the selected Cartogram, are also a highlight of the game. The loot table of these bosses is defined by the Cartogram presenting exciting customization opportunities for players.
While being a single player game, Empyreal integrates a sense of community through its Asynchronous Features, such as trading and gifting items – the latter, under the feature ‘Into The Aether’, gifts an item from one player to another, where it becomes “Aether Touched” and gains a significant stats boost.
Overall, Empyreal presents an absorbing blend of exploration, combat, and strategy, enriched by a dynamic quest system, detailed customization, and the innovative integration of single and multiplayer aspects. Its intricate execution sets new horizons for action RPGs and certainly warrants attention of gamers out there.
