1vs1: Battle Royale for the throne
- March 27, 2019
- BrainStorming Team
Get on Steam"1vs1: Battle Royale for the Throne" is a jRPG-inspired game set in a medieval kingdom. The ailing king sends his twins to an ancient temple to prove their worth for the throne by solving puzzles and battling opponents. With classic gameplay, atmospheric music, and the choice between two charismatic characters, this game offers hidden easter eggs and is suitable for all ages, developed on RPG Maker MV.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting classic story that some players found enjoyable.
- Puzzles are present and require some thought, but they are not overly difficult.
- For a short game, it can be a fun way to pass time and is straightforward to complete.
- The game is very short, with completion times around 20-30 minutes, leading to a lack of content.
- The English translation is poor, making the dialogue difficult to understand at times.
- The game relies heavily on default RPG Maker assets, resulting in a generic and low-quality visual experience.
- story19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as short and simplistic, with some players finding it enjoyable despite its clichés and translation issues. While it features classic elements typical of RPG Maker games, opinions vary widely, with some considering it decent and others labeling it boring and illogical. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, offering a straightforward experience that may appeal to fans of the genre but lacks depth.
“The story is very standard but enjoyable.”
“Nice short and sweet story with some nice simple puzzles to solve in between scripted JRPG battles, all leading up to a final boss that has two final forms... the music was super decent as well.”
“RPG Maker games tend to look the same, but there's a great story in this game.”
“A fairly short story-based experience.”
“The plot of this game is too boring and illogical, which would just waste players' time.”
“There isn't much of a story, and what is there is pretty cliche and bland.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily utilizes the default battle mechanics from the RPG Maker MV engine, which may feel basic and unoriginal. Players have noted limitations such as lack of fullscreen and controller support, poor English translation, and a short playtime of 30-45 minutes, alongside a simplistic and childish story.
“It's just gameplay.”
“The battle mechanic is the default one from the RPG Maker MV engine.”
“No fullscreen support, no controller support, poor English translation, text cut off in many instances, childish story, 30-45 minutes of gameplay... the end.”
“Default battle mechanic (of RPG Maker MV engine...)”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, lacking full HD support and any customization options, which detracts from the experience for modern PC gamers. The use of outdated retro pixel art further emphasizes the game's visual shortcomings, making it feel obsolete.
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as "super decent," complementing the overall experience of a short and engaging story filled with simple puzzles and scripted JRPG battles.
“The music was super decent as well.”
“Nice short and sweet story with some nice simple puzzles to solve in between scripted JRPG battles, all leading up to a final boss that has two final forms.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized due to the presence of suspicious reviews, which appear to be generated by accounts that consistently promote the game while also endorsing other low-quality titles, suggesting a potential scheme to manipulate perceptions and drive sales.
“The monetization system feels exploitative, with prices that are far too high for what is offered.”
“It seems like the game is designed to push players towards spending more money rather than enjoying the gameplay.”
“I can't believe how many features are locked behind paywalls; it ruins the experience for those who don't want to spend extra.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant stability issues, particularly with poorly translated dialogue and frequent text bugs that cause it to run off-screen.
“My main gripe with the game is that the dialogue was translated very poorly, and the text is also really buggy, often running off the screen half of the time.”
