A Princess' Tale

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A Princess' Tale is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Warfare Studios and was released on May 20, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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."

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and absurd narrative that offers a unique take on the traditional RPG hero's journey.
Players have noted that the game provides moments of accidental profundity amidst its chaotic storytelling, making for an engaging experience.
Despite its simplicity, the game has been described as a charming distraction with cute retro graphics and a straightforward storyline.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor mapping, and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
Many players found the linearity and lack of side quests to be disappointing, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and minimal exploration.
Critics have pointed out that the game relies heavily on RPG Maker assets, resulting in a generic and uninspired experience that fails to stand out in the crowded indie market.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story follows a straightforward and linear quest where players control a princess tasked with preventing a giant beast from awakening, drawing on themes of perseverance and humor. While the narrative is generally well-told and engaging, many reviewers noted its simplicity, lack of side quests, and a desire for deeper character development. Overall, the story is enjoyable but could benefit from additional depth and complexity.
- “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.”
- “All these games, for me, are perpetuated by the story, and this one is clever with a lot of humor.”
- “Calliope, the 'princess ooh-look-a-kitty,' exists in a state of perpetual distraction, a sentient glitter bomb in a crown, whose royal duty is eclipsed only by her knack for tripping over plot devices.”
- “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.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate clever jokes and funny moments that enhance the story, others find the humor cringeworthy or ineffective. Overall, it seems that the game's comedic elements can contribute positively to the experience, but they may not resonate with all players.
- “To dismiss her as a 'bubblehead' is to miss the game’s quiet thesis: that responsibility, like a poorly rendered boss battle, is a construct best navigated with a sense of humor.”
- “The game was decently enjoyable and there were some jokes that made me laugh.”
- “All these games, for me, are perpetuated by the story, and this one is clever with a lot of humor.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, others feel it falls short of expectations. Overall, it appears to enhance the experience for many, despite some criticisms.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music is very good - it fits what is going on.”
- “I know I'm being a little picky, but the music isn't great.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward battle system and a short, linear story with minimal quests, which some players find enjoyable given the low 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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a 16-bit aesthetic that evokes nostalgia without being a mere homage, though the RPG Maker engine limits its visual quality, particularly in fullscreen mode and HD support. While some players appreciate the cute retro style and smooth gameplay, others find the overall graphical presentation lacking for modern standards.
- “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, and you play as a little princess on a quest to save the world from the evil threatening the beautiful world they live in.”
- “Its 16-bit aesthetics are neither homage nor pastiche, but a necromantic ritual summoning the ghosts of cartridges past, only to feed them through a woodchipper of postmodern ennui.”
- “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.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users highlighting its lack of originality and quality, describing it as poorly executed and filled with generic assets. This approach not only undermines the integrity of game development but also 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.”