Affairs of the Court: Choice of Romance
- June 23, 2016
- Choice of Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Affairs of the Court: Choice of Romance" is a text-based game that lets you explore the political intrigues and romantic affairs of the French nobility in the 15th century. Create your own noble character, navigate complex social situations, and pursue romances with a variety of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, all while striving to increase your power and influence at court. Your choices determine the outcome of your story in this interactive game of love, strategy, and diplomacy.
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- The game features excellent worldbuilding and a nuanced decision-making process that allows for a variety of character paths and motivations.
- It offers a rich choose-your-own-adventure experience with engaging court politics and intrigue, making it highly replayable.
- The writing is well-crafted, with a compelling narrative that keeps players invested in the characters and their fates.
- There is a false illusion of choice, as players must follow a specific path to progress, leading to abrupt endings if they deviate.
- The game is marketed as a romance, but many players find the romantic options limited and often feel forced into pursuing power over genuine relationships.
- The narrative can feel more suited for a female protagonist, leaving male players feeling disconnected from their character's experiences and choices.
- story70 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a romantic medieval setting with multiple branching paths, but it is criticized for being overly short and heavily reliant on a single romance option to progress, limiting player choice. While some players find the narrative engaging and immersive, others feel that it is better suited for a female protagonist, leading to a disjointed experience for those who choose to play as male. Overall, the story has potential but suffers from plot holes and a lack of depth in character development.
“This is a very interesting and engaging text game where the choices you make have drastic consequences; you get immersed in the story that has many different paths to take.”
“Such an amazing game, I love the plot and the many choices to be whoever you want.”
“My first impression is that the story is charming; there are a wealth of options, and even without images, I am able to become completely taken by the story.”
“The story is short, but intense; the only defect of the game being the authors having been perhaps content with exploring in depth the royal branch of the story.”
“You simply cannot continue onto the remaining two-thirds of the story without picking one specific romance option out of three romance options.”
“The story's relatively bland, many of the characters are unremarkable, and it's unimpressive overall.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience, often leading to tears due to the impactful storytelling and character relationships. The ability to explore LGBTQ+ romances adds to the emotional weight, with both happy and heartbreaking endings resonating strongly with players, making it a highly recommended experience for those seeking an emotional journey.
“I cried at the end because I was so worried I wouldn't be able to get a happy ending with my former girlfriend, but I did.”
“You can be gay and romance a dashing (and vengeful) king/queen, which really should be enough to recommend it, but one of the sad endings where my character survived but lost their beloved had me crying, and I'm still emotional over it now. So 10/10 would recommend and also cry over again.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability, particularly through the choice of different main paths for character development. Its balanced length and diverse options for character building and dialogue contribute to a satisfying experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Very good replayability, especially if you pick different main paths for your character.”
“The length is just right—not too short, not too long—and there's enough variety in building the character and dialogue options to provide a decent amount of replay value.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is notably absent, lacking the flirting, tact, and wit typically associated with the romance genre. This absence leaves the narrative feeling flat and unengaging.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a solid experience lasting between 5 to 10 hours, which users find to be a good value for the price of seven dollars.
“Seven bucks is a good price for 5-10 hours of gameplay.”
