City Tales: Medieval Era

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City Tales: Medieval Era is a single player strategy game with a business theme. It was developed by Irregular Shapes and was released on May 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Build medieval cities teeming with life and tales untold. Forge organic urban landscapes and manage a rich economy whilst building bonds with companions whose stories are intertwined with the fate of your city.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique district system that allows for organic city growth and a charming art style, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is relaxing and forgiving, allowing players to enjoy building without the stress of resource management or failure.
The companion system adds depth to the gameplay, providing engaging character interactions and a sense of progression.

Performance issues, including crashes and lag, can detract from the overall experience, especially as cities grow larger.
The economy can feel unbalanced, with players often running out of money or resources, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
Some mechanics, such as the district and building upgrade systems, can be confusing or lack clarity, making it difficult for players to optimize their cities.

graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
10%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the visual aesthetics and detail, although some have noted occasional performance issues with larger cities. Overall, the graphics are considered polished and visually appealing, enhancing the game's medieval theme.
- “The art style is gorgeous and the pace of the game is very chill and relaxing.”
- “Graphics are really good, so much that I often find myself just slowing down the game to zoom in and appreciate the art and detail.”
- “Graphically charming, audibly beautiful, and just enough tactical placements to get you thinking without it becoming stressful.”
- “For me, the character and building graphics are a huge let-down.”
- “I wonder if the game would benefit from equally clever graphics engine optimizations and visual improvements.”
- “I don't love the art style for the advisor and heroes, who look a little too much like old Flash adventure quest type stuff.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The game's story is described as engaging and extensive, with players enjoying the individual storylines of companions and the quests that accompany them. While the overarching narrative is still developing, many appreciate the RPG elements and the ability to experience the story at their own pace. However, some players feel that certain aspects of the story lack depth and clarity, particularly regarding progression and the introduction of new companions.
- “The NPCs have their own storylines to progress through, and there's a story that you can experience at your own pace.”
- “Going in, I was expecting the story to be fairly light, but I was surprised at how extensive it already is in early access.”
- “I thoroughly enjoyed every moment I had in this story and my playtime.”
- “The story progression quests could use some tweaking.”
- “The story aspect doesn't feel fleshed out, and it is never explained why you suddenly get a bigger construction area, or why new companions suddenly just show up.”
- “Started out on the normal mode (even though I am usually not the brightest in this kind of game) and frankly I breezed through the available story.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The gameplay is described as fun, rewarding, and relaxing, featuring a unique blend of classic and innovative mechanics, such as the hamlet and district systems that encourage aesthetically pleasing city designs. While the game is still in early access and some mechanics could use better explanation, players appreciate the engaging NPC interactions and the overall polished feel. However, some users feel it may not fully align with traditional city-building expectations, leading to mixed perceptions of its gameplay depth.
- “But the gameplay loop of this one is fun and rewarding.”
- “This is a low-stress city builder with some really unique mechanics alongside some strong classic ones.”
- “Gameplay is super chill and it feels very relaxing.”
- “And for those it doesn't feel like a city builder at all, barely even feels like a game. I regret not watching gameplay videos of it.”
- “Although, I find it unfortunate that the mechanics encourage you to upgrade every single house.”
- “Gameplay?”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and polish, enhancing the overall experience with a fitting medieval aesthetic. While many players enjoy the soundtrack and find it soothing, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of art and music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The art and music are just beautiful too; it's a really nice time!”
- “Very polished! I really enjoy the art style, the mechanics, and especially the music!”
- “I love the art style and music.”
- “The music gets pretty repetitive and boring after a while, though it does run on theme with the medieval aesthetic pretty well.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering and lag even on low settings, despite having high-end PCs. While the developers have acknowledged these concerns and are reportedly working on improvements, the current state of optimization is seen as a major drawback, overshadowing the game's appealing visuals and concepts. Some users, however, have noted stable performance, suggesting that experiences may vary.
- “Takes some planning to get the overlap optimized between districts, which adds a bit of a fun planning/puzzle element.”
- “The performance is stable as heck, no lag or stutters to ruin my vibe.”
- “I found the devs acknowledging the issue and saying they were trying to work on optimization. This was from February though, but if this gets fixed, I'd definitely be recommending it!”
- “The game is beautiful, I like the concept, the characters... unfortunately, right now the performance is so bad.”
- “I have a very good PC, but even in the lowest quality, the game keeps on stuttering. It's not fluid, it lags constantly... clicking doesn't work every time, especially when you are creating the districts.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no micro-transactions or ads, which enhances the overall experience and aligns with the nostalgic feel of classic online medieval city builders.
- “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative and ruin the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the gameplay and makes it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine gaming experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that grinding in the game is tied to skill progression, as each type of work contributes to leveling up specific skills, such as farming. This system encourages players to engage in various tasks to enhance their characters' abilities.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a high level of stability, with no noticeable bugs or glitches affecting gameplay.

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