Anvil Empires is a sandbox MMORPG from Siege Camp that differs from Foxhole with its focus on massive territorial wars using swords, bows, and siege equipment.
The game offers a more autonomous experience compared to Foxhole, with players engaging in activities like building houses, farming, trading, and mining resources.
Anvil Empires is designed to support up to 1,000 players in a single battle, emphasizing epic scale battles and cooperative gameplay mechanics.
The game's Steam Next Fest demo focuses on combat, siege mechanics, and stress testing the servers.
Players can participate in castle sieges in Anvil Empires, where structures are destructible, and various siege weapons like trebuchets and battering rams are used.
Combat in Anvil Empires is described as more realistic but can feel stiff and slow-paced, with a focus on holding blocks and strategic positioning.
While combat mechanics may feel lacking in excitement during large-scale battles, concepts like shield mechanics and arrow dynamics add depth to the gameplay.
The individual combat experience in Anvil Empires may leave some players wanting more excitement, but the sieges and strategic elements are praised for their engaging nature.
The game's demo will be open to everyone soon, allowing players to experience the battles firsthand and form their opinions on the gameplay.