Be the Ruler: Prologue

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FULL GAME About the Game In Be the Ruler: Prologue, embark on a historic adventure as Alfred the Great, thrust into leadership following his brother's unexpected passing. Dive into the first 20 minutes of gameplay to discover the main features of Be the Ruler. This RPG strategy game invites you into a medieval world where your coronation is just the beginning of a monumental struggle against t…

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has great potential and interesting core gameplay mechanics.
The art style is charming and evokes nostalgia, with a solid graphic design.
The character stories show depth and the battle mechanics allow for strategic troop placement.

The demo is plagued with numerous bugs, crashes, and broken features that hinder gameplay.
There are significant performance issues, including low FPS and optimization problems.
Many basic functionalities, such as dialogue and construction mechanics, do not work properly.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay in the prologue demo showcases promising core mechanics that suggest potential for a fun experience in the full version, despite the demo's brevity. While the art style may not appeal to everyone, it has the potential to charm players during extended gameplay sessions. Overall, the demo leaves players optimistic about the game's future development.
- “The art style is not really to my taste but isn't bad, and I could see it being quite charming in a full gameplay session.”
- “It's really hard to give a firm yes/no recommendation from this prologue demo simply because of how short it is; however, I believe the core gameplay mechanics and features are in the demo, and if we assume the full version will expand on those, I fully expect this to be a fun little game in the future.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature a solid art style that some players find charming, though opinions vary, with a few expressing that it may not align with their personal taste. Overall, the visual presentation is generally well-received.
- “The art style is not really to my taste, but it isn't bad, and I could see it being quite charming in a full gameplay session.”
- “The graphic style is solid; I like the style that they have chosen.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The game's wooden toy aesthetic evokes nostalgia and encourages players to engage in imaginative storytelling, reminiscent of childhood play. While the character backstories are rich and add depth, some players find the amount of text overwhelming and would prefer audio dialogue instead.
- “The wooden toy style and design of the game evokes nostalgia from my youth, reminding me of when I would get out all of my favorite action figures and play out a story of my own design.”
- “The stories of each character showcase the depth of their personalities, adding layers to the narrative. However, I found the amount of reading overwhelming and would have preferred to listen to the characters instead.”
- “The stories of each character show depth in their personalities, but for me personally, there was too much reading. I would prefer to listen to what the characters have to say instead of reading it.”
- “The wooden toy style and design of the game brings up nostalgia from my youth, but it feels like a missed opportunity for a more engaging narrative.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being excessively loud and lacking adjustable audio settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, there are technical issues such as improper text wrapping and premature dialogue closure that further impact the enjoyment of the soundtrack.
- “There's definitely some rough edges; things like text not wrapping properly, dialogue closing prematurely, no audio settings, and unbearably loud music.”