Affairs of the Court

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Affairs of the Court is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games LLC and was released on August 20, 2010. It received positive reviews from players.

"Affairs of the Court: Choice of Romance" is an interactive fiction game with a focus on political intrigue and romance. As a player, you can shape your character's gender and sexuality, navigating the complex web of court politics and pursuing romantic relationships. Your choices determine your character's path, with possibilities ranging from finding true love to losing your head. The game features over 223,000 words of text, relying on your imagination to bring the story to life.

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story176 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with multiple choices that keep players invested.
Well-written with a good mix of romance and political intrigue.
Offers a variety of endings based on player decisions, enhancing replayability.

The game is relatively short and requires additional payments to access further chapters.
Some players experience technical issues, such as force closures and unclear purchase restoration.
Limited romance options can make the story feel restrictive, especially for players seeking diverse relationships.

story
386 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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51%
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its intriguing plot and character choices, while others criticize its execution and the necessity of paying to unlock further chapters. Some users find the narrative engaging and well-written, but express frustration over the pacing and the feeling that certain storylines are rushed or underdeveloped. Overall, while the story has potential and offers interesting twists, it is often hindered by paywalls and a lack of depth in certain areas.
- “The story was fully engrossing and was so well written.”
- “The writing is fantastic, the storyline provides you infinite choices and the characters feel alive.”
- “A compelling and thoroughly enjoyable story.”
- “The story seems rushed and the romances underdeveloped.”
- “The story idea has promise but the execution is poor.”
- “I don't like that the story forces you to choose a certain love interest, else you can't continue to the next episode.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who feel misled by the initial purchase that only removed ads but did not grant access to subsequent chapters, which require additional payments. Many players express frustration over the lack of an option to continue playing through ads instead of paying for content, leading to a perception that the game is not truly free despite being listed as such. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative, with players feeling they are being charged multiple times for content that should have been included in the original purchase.
- “The monetization model is fair, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that there are options for players who want to support the developers, but it's not necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “The in-game purchases are reasonable and don't disrupt the overall experience.”
- “You get to pay to remove the ads, then you find out there will also be separate charges for chapters 2 & 3.”
- “Not only did I pay to avoid ads, it still tells me to pay to unlock everything I should have unlocked.”
- “I paid once for what I thought was the 'full version', turns out it just removed ads, then I had to pay again for part 2 and again for part 3.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics in the game are virtually nonexistent, with many users noting the absence of visual elements, likening it to a text-based experience similar to fanfiction. While this lack of graphics is seen as a drawback, some appreciate the focus on storytelling over flashy visuals, suggesting that the engaging narrative compensates for the minimalistic presentation.
- “It's well written and it's a refreshing change from many games of flashy graphics and no plot.”
- “No pretty graphics or anything, but it keeps you interested with a good story.”
- “Graphics and more integration is needed.”
- “There are no real graphics to speak of, which is my only slight negative point.”
- “It is a simple story without a lot of art and graphics.”
- “Text-based, no graphics.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever and engaging taunts from the author that enhance the experience, making it both intriguing and entertaining. Players find the comedic elements to be a highlight, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the narrative.
- “I find it funny when the author seems to taunt you in striking responses to your actions!”
- “Clever, funny, intriguing, and amazing!”
- “It's hilarious!”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and appreciation; while some players find the limited options and mechanical choices irritating, others praise the imaginative story and challenging gameplay. Additionally, there are technical issues noted, such as the gameplay screen disappearing on certain devices, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Excellent and imaginative story; wonderful and challenging gameplay.”
- “Around $4-6 USD for what really was just limited options and not a whole lot of gameplay.”
- “Changing orientation doesn't affect gameplay.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players found it interesting and heartbreaking, others felt that the story lacked depth and emotional resonance in the choices presented. The writing received average reviews, with some moments eliciting genuine feelings, but overall, the emotional impact varied significantly among players.
- “Made me feel happy.”
- “Interesting and heartbreaking.”
- “I loved this game... it made me feel the story for real.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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Overall, the game offers a mix of opinions on replayability; while some players appreciate the thought-provoking options and high replay value, others note that the differences in gameplay may not be significant enough to encourage multiple playthroughs. Despite this, many still find the game enjoyable enough to recommend for its replay potential.
- “I love and enjoy the option of replayability; it is truly thought-provoking, which is great in this genre.”
- “Interestingly, there isn't a significant difference, but that doesn't make it less replayable.”
- “This game offers high replay value, and I highly recommend it.”
- “Little replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and glitches that hinder progress, forcing players to log out repeatedly. While the gameplay is enjoyable, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “It freezes up often, and I have to continuously log out for it to work.”
- “Great game, but horrible glitches; it wouldn't let me move on to part 2 no matter what I did!”

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Affairs of the Court is a casual role playing game.

Affairs of the Court is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Affairs of the Court was released on August 20, 2010.

Affairs of the Court was developed by Choice of Games LLC.

Affairs of the Court has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Affairs of the Court is a single player game.

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