Jonathan Bolding
PC GamerEmpire of the Ants review
Published 11/22/2024
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 11/7/2024
Empire of the Ants
Embark on an epic journey into the infinitesimal in this photorealistic strategy game. Play as a fearless ant and guide your colony through the dangers of the forest.
- Developer
- Tower Five
- Publisher
- Anuman Interactive, Microids, Rainy Frog
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Critic avg
71
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
30–90
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 13 scored reviews, with a 60-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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13 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 15%
80–894 reviews · 31%
70–792 reviews · 15%
Below 705 reviews · 38%
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Fingal Belmont
Niche GamerEmpire of the Ants Review - Niche Gamer
Published 11/20/2024
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75
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalBrendan Frye
CGMagazineEmpire of the Ants (PC) Review
Published 11/9/2024
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalEmpire of the Ants Multiplayer Review
Published 11/8/2024
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalEmpire of the Ants Single-Player Campaign Review
Published 11/8/2024
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30
-41 vs critic avg
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Read originalTerrence Johnson
ZTGDEmpire of the Ants (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 11/7/2024
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Dailey
Gaming NexusEmpire of the Ants Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 11/7/2024
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85
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalCole Martin
Windows CentralOne of 2024's "buggiest" Xbox games is a stunning showcase of photorealism with shallow RTS elements
Published 11/7/2024
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalPramath
GamingBoltEmpire of the Ants Review – A Pleasant Surprise
Published 11/6/2024
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Banks
ImpulsegamerEmpire of Ants PS5 Review
Published 11/6/2024
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90
+19 vs critic avg
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