When comparing Run An Empire vs Parallel Kingdom, the Slant community recommends Run An Empire for most people. In the question“What are the best augmented reality multiplayer games for Android?” Run An Empire is ranked 3rd while Parallel Kingdom is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Run An Empire is:
The game is more geared towards using strategy which means those that are in better shape and run more do not necessarily hold an advantage over those that don't have the time or stamina.
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Pros
Pro More healthy individuals do not have an advantage
The game is more geared towards using strategy which means those that are in better shape and run more do not necessarily hold an advantage over those that don't have the time or stamina.
Pro Playing field is kept even by anti-cheat measures
Anti-cheat measures have been coded into the game that makes it difficult to trick the app into logging unearned miles. This way everyone is able to compete fairly.
Pro Motivates runners
By turning running into a free ever expanding kingdom building game it allows users to have a bigger incentive to get out of the house and run.
Pro Pets can help explore areas the player can not reach
Usually AR games require the player to leave their house in order to really play the game and advance, luckily Parallel Kingdom gives the player a pet dog that can go out and explore even when the player never leaves their house.
Pro Numerous different character classes to choose from for play
Being that the game has been around for so long there is a ton of content including 14 different playable classes. This is great for replayability as well as a great way to expand the type of tactics used in game.
Cons
Con Not available yet
Run An Empire is still in development and as so is not available for download yet.
Con Pay to win
After having spent a few hours in game the balance of food earned does not match what is required to level up at a worthwhile pace. The game is unfairly balanced in order to force the player to spend real world money on a secondary currency. So those that have funds to waste on the game will advance quickly while those that do not will be left to pretty much languish.