Dean Takahashi
GamesBeatEmpire of Sin review — Beating Al Capone at his own game
Published 11/30/2020
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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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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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Giovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsEmpire of Sin review: Crime pays in clever prohibition-era strategy game
Published 11/30/2020
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100
+39 vs critic avg
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Read originalRicky Frech
DualShockersEmpire of Sin Review — Happily Trudging Through Prohibition
Published 11/30/2020
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70
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Read originalRobert Purchese
EurogamerEmpire of Sin review - intoxicating but overwhelming
Published 11/30/2020
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80
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Read originalFraser Brown
PC GamerEmpire of Sin review
Published 11/30/2020
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49
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsEmpire of Sin review: A strategy you can't refuse
Published 11/30/2020
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