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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3-6100 / Core™ i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 470 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 64 Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-6600K / Core™ i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit

EMPULSE

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Released June 24, 2026
ActionEarly Access
sample: 428 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
68/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 74 % · 1,438 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
📉 Declining — recent reviews (30d): 50% positive vs 73% overall (102 recent reviews)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The relentless, fast‑movement combat is the core hook, with 120 positive mentions out of 161 praising the gameplay. Steam rates the title Mostly Positive (74% of 1,438 reviews), yet performance and graphics attract the sharpest criticism.

What it's about: EMPULSE est un shooter 6v6 axé sur le mouvement, bientôt disponible. Wallrun, grappin, Holojump, mechs, et P.A.I.N.T.: traversez les rues verticales de Freehold à votre façon. Surpassez vos adversaires par le mouvement, ou périssez sous leurs balles.

In-game

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« its worth the 15 right now im having so much fun playing it if you loved titanfall you would love this game »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played5311
« Is this a blatant and unapologetic titanfall rip off? Yes. But is it the most fun I've had in a new shooter in like half a decade? Absolutely Respawn isn't gonna do it so might as well let these guys give it a try »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played3
« As a Gen 10 Titanfall Player, Splitgate enjoyer and still waiting on Respawn to pick up the series: I approve of this title. Gives the same manic, fast paced hit. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played2211
« Movement feels good and gunplay is fun »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 23 h played1
« Not Titanfall 3 But is a good game over all the haters are wrong. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played11
« Addictive shooter mechanics. Good movement. Solid settings. Overall amazing but replayability might be cooked with what games bring nowdays. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played1
« It feels like a completely different game than the beta, i think they nerfed the movement and it just feels bland and boring now »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played5521
« Movement, gameplay are good but actually feels like a free game this should not be paid »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played651
« Wanna be Titanfall that fell off because it feels more like COD. Titanfall 2 literally has more players. Save your money. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 30 h played1
« I recomend it but dont at the same time. Its just unbelively bland, movment is fun and easy to pick up, some guns feel good others dont. If you want this game just for the mechs defo recommend against it. Game is just mid. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 38 h played1
« fun game, cool movement, but being able to have 2 mechs in the same team in a 4v4 ruined ranked experience completely for me »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 19 h played111
« Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. This is a fantastic and polished experience immediately. No predatory monetization. Great and rewarding progression. Its just fun »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 15 h played211

In players' words

« its worth the 15 right now im having so much fun playing it if you loved titanfall you would love this game »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played5311
« It feels like a completely different game than the beta, i think they nerfed the movement and it just feels bland and boring now »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played5521
« Is this a blatant and unapologetic titanfall rip off? Yes. But is it the most fun I've had in a new shooter in like half a decade? Absolutely Respawn isn't gonna do it so might as well let these guys give it a try »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played3
« Movement, gameplay are good but actually feels like a free game this should not be paid »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played651
« As a Gen 10 Titanfall Player, Splitgate enjoyer and still waiting on Respawn to pick up the series: I approve of this title. Gives the same manic, fast paced hit. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played2211
« Wanna be Titanfall that fell off because it feels more like COD. Titanfall 2 literally has more players. Save your money. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 30 h played1
« Movement feels good and gunplay is fun »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 23 h played1
« I recomend it but dont at the same time. Its just unbelively bland, movment is fun and easy to pick up, some guns feel good others dont. If you want this game just for the mechs defo recommend against it. Game is just mid. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 38 h played1
« Not Titanfall 3 But is a good game over all the haters are wrong. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played11
« fun game, cool movement, but being able to have 2 mechs in the same team in a 4v4 ruined ranked experience completely for me »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 19 h played111
« Addictive shooter mechanics. Good movement. Solid settings. Overall amazing but replayability might be cooked with what games bring nowdays. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played1
« Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. This is a fantastic and polished experience immediately. No predatory monetization. Great and rewarding progression. Its just fun »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 15 h played211

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=161
Content / longevity
13 % pos · n=46
Value for money
46 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
12 % pos · n=16
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=7
Performance
33 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1611201526
Content / longevity4661129
Value for money2411310
Graphics / art162410
Multiplayer7016
Performance6213
Stability / bugs6006
Audio / music4013
Interface / UX3012
Story / writing1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.

🪤 52 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
27 % (n=91)
2-10h
79 % (n=141)
10-25h
82 % (n=130)
>25h
88 % (n=66)

💶 Price history

€14.00€15.74€17.49€19.23€20.98€14.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 24, 2026 · All-time low: €14.99 (Jun 24, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,4 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 36,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

3 review videos analyzed: 1 positive2 mixed0 negative

Les créateurs YouTube et les joueurs Steam convergent sur l'appréciation du gameplay, avec une majorité de commentaires positifs. Cependant, ils divergent sur les graphismes, les joueurs Steam étant plus critiques que les créateurs YouTube. De plus, les joueurs Steam soulignent davantage les problèmes de performance et de bugs, tandis que les créateurs YouTube se concentrent sur le contenu et le prix du jeu.

Gameplay
67 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
0 % pos · n=3
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=3
Value for money
33 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines: 120 positive mentions out of 161 total.
  • Movement dominates discussion: the keyword "mouvement" appears 51 times.
  • Heavy players (>25 h) report the highest approval: 88% positive among 66 reviews.
  • Overall sentiment leans positive: 74% of 1,438 reviews are favorable.
  • Price perception is relatively balanced: 11 positive vs 10 negative mentions.

Weaknesses

  • Graphics draw criticism: 10 negative mentions out of 16.
  • Performance issues are noted: 3 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Bugs are a universal gripe: 6 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Multiplayer receives backlash: 6 negative mentions out of 7.

Who is it for?

Players who crave fast‑paced, movement‑centric shooters will find the core loop addictive. Those willing to overlook technical rough edges and graphics shortcomings may still enjoy the experience.

Is EMPULSE worth it in 2026?

Yes, but with a few reservations: 74% of 1,438 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

EMPULSE delivers an exhilarating combat loop that resonates with a majority of its audience, as reflected by its Mostly Positive Steam rating. Technical polish and visual fidelity remain the primary hurdles, limiting its appeal to more forgiving players.

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