A Princess' Tale
- May 20, 2016
- Warfare Studios
Get on Steam"A Princess' Tale" is a lighthearted RPG following Princess Calliope, a carefree royal forced to protect her world from an ancient evil. Despite her frivolous nature, she embarks on a journey with a bodyguard, a soldier, and a nomad, growing along the way. This game is brought to you by Warfare Studios, creators of popular titles such as "Gridlock" and "Fate of the World."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The story is straightforward and well-told, providing a decent narrative experience.
- The game is short and can be completed in a few hours, making it a quick distraction.
- Some players found joy and hope in the game during difficult times, highlighting its emotional impact.
- The game suffers from low-quality graphics and gameplay typical of RPG Maker asset flips.
- It is linear with little to no side quests, making exploration feel unrewarding.
- Numerous bugs, visual errors, and poor controls detract from the overall experience.
- story28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is straightforward and centers around a princess on a quest to prevent a giant beast from awakening, drawing on themes of perseverance and legacy. While the narrative is generally well-told and engaging, many reviewers noted its simplicity, lack of depth in character backstories, and absence of side quests, which left the experience feeling somewhat lacking. Overall, the story is enjoyable but could benefit from more complexity and additional content to enhance player engagement.
“The premise of the story is that you, the princess, having been descended from a great warrior who saved the world in the past, must prevent a giant beast from waking up.”
“The story is well told and, more than other RPGs, it seems to remain with you as you progress through the action.”
“The story is a little simplistic but solid and consistent with the intended theme of the game.”
“Another consistent pattern from this developer is to write little fan-fics about one of his anime waifus; I wouldn't be surprised if the plot from this came from a body pillow.”
“The story is generic and the humor cringeworthy.”
“There is no branching quests and only two optional dungeons.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it cringeworthy and generic, while others appreciate clever moments and jokes that elicit genuine laughter. While the story may not be groundbreaking, it includes humorous elements that enhance the overall experience, particularly through engaging NPC interactions.
“The game was decently enjoyable and there were some jokes that made me laugh.”
“Story has some funny bits.”
“All these games, for me, are perpetuated by the story, and this one is clever with a lot of humor.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and fitting for the gameplay, others feel it falls short of expectations. Overall, it seems to enhance the experience for many, but not all players are impressed.
“Music is very good - it fits what is going on.”
“I know I'm being a little picky, but the music isn't great.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward battle system and a short, linear story with minimal quests, which some players find enjoyable for its price. However, the overall experience is marred by low-quality graphics typical of RPG Maker games, and while there is a unique clothing mechanic, the limited number of battles and quests may leave players wanting more.
“The gameplay itself is short, but fun, not bad for the price it asks for. The battle system is easy and straightforward, though there's not much battles, just a few that correspond with the story.”
“There is an interesting mechanic in the game, involving changing clothes to achieve various tasks.”
“Here is a quick gameplay overview if you are interested in this game.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are a mixed bag; while they feature charming retro visuals that evoke nostalgia, the engine's limitations result in poor fullscreen performance and lack of HD support, which may disappoint modern gamers seeking higher quality graphics. Overall, the simplicity and smoothness of the visuals align well with the game's whimsical theme.
“A very simple RPG game, with cute retro graphics, resembling the old times. Though it was made with RPG Maker, it looks and plays smoothly. You play as a little princess on a quest to save the world from the evil threatening the beautiful world they live in.”
“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.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“While the game has a charming aesthetic, the low-resolution graphics detract from the overall experience.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, characterized by poor quality, reliance on stock assets, and a lack of genuine development effort, which ultimately tarnishes the reputation of amateur developers.
“It's horribly basic, riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, full of stock copy-pasted RPG Maker assets. No real game development has taken place here; this is just a cash grab, shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
“This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
