Nic Reuben
TheSixthAxisEmpire of Sin Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 12/15/2020
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PS4 / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 12/1/2020
Empire of Sin
Empire of Sin, the strategy game from Romero Games and Paradox Interactive, puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago. It’s up to you to hustle, charm and intimidate your way to the top of the pile and do whatever it takes to stay there. This character-driven, noir-inspired game puts players smack dab in the glitz and glamor of the roaring 20s, all while working behind the scenes in the gritty underbelly of organized crime.
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- Romero Games Ltd.
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
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Critic avg
61
16 scored reviews
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16
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Score range
30–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 61 across 16 scored reviews, with a 70-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 13%
80–893 reviews · 19%
70–792 reviews · 13%
Below 709 reviews · 56%
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Joe Apsey
PlayStation UniverseEmpire Of Sin Review (PS4) - A Cluttered Web Of Menus And Bugs Make 1920s Chicago A Chore To Manage - PlayStation Universe
Published 12/8/2020
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40
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Cal McCormick
Push SquareEmpire of Sin (PS4) - Gangster Strategy Game Is a Broken Mess
Published 12/7/2020
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30
-31 vs critic avg
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Read originalJake Hill
COGconnectedEmpire of Sin Review – Hard Game, Speakeasy
Published 12/5/2020
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79
+18 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Empire of Sin Review
Published 12/4/2020
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30
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Empire of Sin - A Criminal Waste Of A Superb Premise
Published 12/3/2020
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40
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalRick Lane
The GuardianThe Guardian Empire of Sin Review
Published 12/2/2020
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60
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalIGN Empire of Sin Review
Published 12/1/2020
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-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamantha Nelson
Windows CentralEmpire of Sin review: XCOM meets Civilization in this ambitious gangster sim | Windows Central
Published 11/30/2020
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90
+29 vs critic avg
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Read originalPeter Morics
Screen RantEmpire Of Sin Review: Ragged Riches
Published 11/30/2020
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