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by 8floor

Windows · macOS · Sep 6, 2020

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Fit check

Is Crown of the Empire worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit
  • Players who enjoy story-led casual adventures with royal intrigue
  • Fans of Victorian-inspired settings who want detective and covert-operation themes
  • Players seeking a multi-location campaign with selectable difficulty

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund
  • Players looking for a shorter experience than the vendor's stated 20-plus hours
  • Players seeking a wider range of challenge settings than the three provided
  • Players looking for gameplay centered on combat rather than investigation, bonuses and level progression

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Our take on Crown of the Empire

The page spends considerable space on Elena’s espionage story and alternate-world setting, while the playable structure is summarized through level count, accelerators and simple instructions. That emphasis may set expectations for a story-heavy adventure over a mechanics-focused casual campaign.

What is Crown of the Empire?

Crown of the Empire follows Elena, a royal attendant sent abroad in secret to investigate stolen ancient relics and recover the empire’s crown.

The adventure moves through an alternate Victorian setting that includes the Emperor Desert Valley, the Nile’s banks and a volcanic island. Players complete more than 40 levels across four locations, using work, production and movement accelerators during progression. Three difficulty settings are available, along with music, animated visuals and instructions for simple gameplay. The story combines palace intrigue, detective work, covert operations and mystical developments as Elena responds to missions from the queen and prime minister. The vendor estimates more than 20 hours of gameplay.

How Crown of the Empire plays

01Four story locations
The campaign includes the Emperor Desert Valley, the Nile region, a volcanic island and another setting.
02Three difficulty settings
The game offers three selectable levels of challenge.
03Progress accelerators
Bonuses increase work speed, production speed or movement speed.
04Detective adventure plot
Elena investigates stolen relics while carrying out secret assignments for the empire.
05Extended campaign
The game contains more than 40 levels and an estimated playtime exceeding 20 hours.

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Crown of the Empire: platforms & release

Is Crown of the Empire worth it?

It is worth it if: players who enjoy story-led casual adventures with royal intrigue. Skip it if: players looking for a shorter experience than the vendor's stated 20-plus hours.

Where can I download Crown of the Empire?

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What platforms is Crown of the Empire on?

Windows and macOS.

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