A Day in the Palace

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Experience a historical Polish palaceA Day in the Palace is a historical visual novel where the player's choices drive the story. You play as Peter and Marysia, newly arrived siblings at the palace in Lidzbark Warminski in 1772. Here you must learn to navigate the court, perform servant duties, and finally solve a mystery regarding a missing silver spoon. Talk to the servants of the palace to get …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique visuals and engaging minigames set this visual novel apart from others.
The game offers a fresh perspective on the Baroque Era, particularly through its Polish setting.
Thoughtful accessibility options, like customizable fonts, enhance the experience for players with dyslexia.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more once they become fully immersed.
Some minigames, like silver polishing, can be frustrating and may detract from the overall enjoyment.
Limited storylines and a focus on solving a single mystery may not appeal to those seeking a deeper narrative.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story centers around a brother and sister who move to a 1770s Polish palace to become servants, offering a blend of mystery and visual novel elements. While some players noted a lack of diverse storylines, the setting and realistic aesthetics enhance the overall experience, making it a suitable choice for those seeking a concise narrative with engaging minigames.
- “The setting, story, and minigames feel realistic to the time period.”
- “The story revolves around a brother and sister who are farmers moving to the palace to become servants.”
- “Although it was a shame that there were not many storylines to explore, and it focused more on trying to solve a mystery in the game.”
- “Story is that you are a brother and sister farmers moving to the palace to become servants.”
- “The visual novel mode has more story elements and dialogue in the gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and charming visuals that set it apart from typical visual novels. The detailed aesthetics are well-suited to the game's time period, enhancing the overall visual experience. Additionally, the inclusion of minigames adds a refreshing element to the visual presentation.
- “This game stands out for its unique visuals, which are quite different from most visual novel games, giving it a special charm.”
- “The aesthetics fit the time era and are pleasing to look at, with a high level of detail.”
- “This game stands out for its unique visuals, which are quite different from most visual novel games, giving it some special charm.”
- “It's a short but amazing visual novel that stands out from the rest with its unique visuals and minigames that we don't really see that much in visual novels.”
- “The aesthetics fit the time era and are pleasing to look at, and are detailed.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay features a blend of visual novel elements, where players engage in conversations with palace servants and other characters, alongside completing various minigames set in the castle. This combination offers a unique experience for those interested in a short, narrative-driven game with interactive gameplay elements, particularly within a 1770s palace servant theme.
- “I would recommend it if you are looking for a short visual novel story with a good amount of gameplay from minigames or if you want a 1770s palace servant themed story game.”
- “Half of the gameplay consists of talking to the servants and people around the palace, asking questions in a visual novel style, while the other half involves completing servant minigames around the castle.”
- “Half of the gameplay consists of talking to the servants and people around the palace, asking questions in a visual novel style, while the other half involves completing servant minigames around the castle.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The background music in the game is noted for its relaxing quality, enhancing the overall aesthetic and storytelling experience.
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The background music is relaxing.”