Empyreal

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Critics Recommend

GamesRadar+
3.5 / 5
DualShockers
7 / 10
Wccftech
5.5 / 10
RPG Fan
79 / 100
CGMagazine
6 / 10
Checkpoint Gaming
7 / 10
Game8
64 / 100
Loot Level Chill
5.5 / 10
Creators: Silent Games, Secret Mode
Release Date: May 8, 2025 - Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC
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Empyreal - Official Game Overview Trailer

Critic Reviews for Empyreal

"Keeps making the journey feel pleasantly curated despite its semi-random elements."

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Empyreal is a solid action RPG with soft rogue-like elements that manages to swing above its weight where it counts, but still suffers from some noticeable jank. The game still plays well and offers plenty of replayability, including a secret ending only accessible in a New Game Plus run. At the end of the day, Empyreal is a solid first showing by Silent Games, a team who clearly knows what they want to create. If you live for games where you can maximize the strengths of your playstyle while minimizing the weaknesses, Empyreal is for you. I see a second climb in my near future. Here's to hoping you'll catch some of what I've left behind.

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Empyreal's ambition to do something different is commendable, but it's ultimately the only thing it truly has going for it. While character customization and the Cartogram system are solid enough, the forgettable and generic story and characters, average and clunky combat and the lack of proper multiplayer mechanics make the game a frustrating experience that gets tiring very quickly and one that only the most diehard ARPG fans might briefly appreciate.

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RPG Fan

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79 / 100
RPG Fan

Empyreal is quite successful at providing an excellent combat experience, but if you want more to support that, you'll need to look elsewhere.

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Despite its flashy looks, Empyreal is a bog-standard ARPG that somehow lacks any of the things that make these games fun and interesting.

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Empyreal has a great combat system with lots of opportunities to try something new. Hunting for better equipment is exciting, and developing your character is a rewarding feeling. But there's not much else to do, and the shine wears off quickly. This is also a game that demands a good PC, or you might run into problems. It's a great game for fans of varied combat and boss rushes, but not much else.

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Empyreal is an ambitious game that struggles to turn its promise into a captivating experience. Its mysterious Monolith holds potential, but weak storytelling, repetitive combat, bland visuals, and frustrating exploration hinder the adventure. While creative character backgrounds and the apparition mechanic offer glimpses of originality, they can’t outshine the game’s flaws. Some may enjoy its setting, but Empyreal struggles to stay engaging beyond its initial intrigue.

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Empyreal is fun in short bursts, but offers little to stand out or really pull you into its story and universe.

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