Free to play · role-playing video game
March of Empires
By Gameloft, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- real-time strategy
- massively multiplayer online game
- strategy video game
What it is
March of Empires is a free-to-play medieval strategy game built around strengthening a kingdom and competing for territory. You can construct buildings, fortify a castle, raise armies, clash with barbarians, and conquer lands. Players choose among four ruler identities: Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar, or Desert Sultan. Army advantages support different approaches, while Champions can lead forces and gain boosted skills from equipment you find and craft. Heroes and adventurers can also be sent on quests for treasure. The game describes a contest to become High King, with powers and bonuses unlocked as territory is taken. Steam lists multiplayer and online PvP, Steam Achievements, in-app purchases, and Family Sharing. Developed and published by Gameloft, March of Empires released on Windows on December 11, 2017.
What players like, and what they don't
- Free to play
- Choose from four ruler identities
- Online PvP
- Champions, heroes, and treasure quests
- Family Sharing
- In-app purchases listed
- Windows platform listed
Who it suits
It suits players who want a multiplayer strategy game focused on building a realm, directing armies, and competing for territory and a throne.
March of Empires combines kingdom building with territorial competition and army command. Its choice of ruler identities and army advantages gives players several listed ways to shape their campaign.
