Shadow Empire

The creators of Shadow Empire decided to mix 4X strategy, RPG wargame and roguelike elements. In this game, everything happens step by step. The gamer finds himself on a devastated planet, where many objects will look alien to him. He, leading a small nation, must conquer it. Users can fight with the computer and among themselves.

The project places great emphasis on procedural generation. Here, not only maps are randomly created, but also technologies, unit models and types of military formations. All parties to the conflict are inherently backward in terms of progress. Gradually they improve science and make discoveries. Studying the technology tree will give you access to the construction of robots, shield generators, nuclear weapons, laser guns and other weapons.

The Emperor interacts with his leaders, who manage the zones, upgrade and gain skills (there are about 40 skills here). Communication with them is built on the principle of role-playing games. If you neglect their needs, they can incite people to revolt, start taking bribes, or resign. In Shadow Empire, force majeure events constantly occur in user-controlled territories. For example: the emergence of sects or crime syndicates. The player will be allowed to decide what to do with them.

There is a lot of focus on micromanagement in this TBS. To facilitate this process, stratagems were introduced. Their use makes it possible to shift part of the responsibilities of the head of state onto the shoulders of AI. The diplomacy system allows you to conclude non-aggression pacts and give vassal oaths. There are 100 units of weapons and equipment for fighters, 30 types of equipment. The outcome of a battle between armies is influenced by many factors. The battle takes into account the morale of the soldiers, their experience, abilities, readiness for a fight, landscape, stances, weapons.