- April 10, 2015
- Choice of Games
Choice of the Petal Throne
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Choice of the Petal Throne is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on April 10, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.
In "Choice of the Petal Throne," embark on a text-based adventure in the diverse fantasy world of Tékumel, where you play as a captain in a Tsolyáni army during a civil war. Your choices shape your character, including gender and sexuality, as you navigate political intrigue and battle to claim the Petal Throne. This 124,000-word interactive novel, by Danielle Goudeau, offers a unique and immersive experience set in M.A.R. Barker's distinctive universe. Tékumel™ and Empire of the Petal Throne™ are trademarks of M.A.R. Barker and are used with permission of the Tékumel Foundation.
- The game offers an interesting and original cultural setting that combines various influences, providing a unique experience.
- There are opportunities for replayability as different choices can lead to varied outcomes and scenes.
- The game has good mechanics and pacing, with some engaging political drama and character-building in the later sections.
- The game is notably short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in the story.
- Many characters are unremarkable and difficult to remember, leading to a lack of emotional connection.
- The setting is complex and may be confusing for players unfamiliar with the world of Tekumel, creating a steep learning curve.
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The story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging narrative and character development, describing it as an "awesome" experience that flows well. However, some users felt that the story was too brief and left them wanting more, while others criticized its simplicity and lack of meaningful choices. Overall, it presents an interesting mix of culture and familiar tropes, but may not satisfy those looking for depth and complexity.
“From everything from the in-depth descriptions to how well the story flowed with all the characters, it was just a great experience from beginning to end.”
“Really good and interesting story.”
“This story was awesome!”
“The only issue I had was that before I knew it, the story was over.”
“Well, some people usually complain about cog games ('the choices don't matter at all to the story!') may be satisfied; however, for me, the story ended when it was just starting.”
“The story is plain and simple (mild spoilers ahead) - creating some background of your character, then some battle, then some dungeon crawling with a plot twist at the end - and, well, that's all, plus some usual cog romances.”
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Choice of the Petal Throne is a role playing game.
Choice of the Petal Throne is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.
Choice of the Petal Throne was released on April 10, 2015.
Choice of the Petal Throne was developed by Choice of Games.
Choice of the Petal Throne has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
Choice of the Petal Throne is a single player game.
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