Clash of Queens: Light or Dark

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"Clash of Queens: Light or Dark" is a single-player 4X game with rixting rival empires, raising dragons, and fighting monsters. The game boasts stellar mechanics and delightful graphics, but the experience can be marred by grinding and bugs. As a Queen or Knight, immerse yourself in a fantasy world of battles and monster-slaying. Fight for your empire and see if you have what it takes to rule the realm. Despite some frustrations, the game's engaging features make it worth a try for any strategy game fan.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Clash of Queens: Light or Dark screenshot

+10

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,939 reviews

graphics291 positive mentions

stability199 negative mentions

graphics
401 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
23%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "awesome," "fantastic," and "beautiful," particularly highlighting the detailed designs of dragons and medieval elements. However, some users express dissatisfaction, citing issues like poor quality, bugs, and inconsistencies after updates. Overall, while the graphics are often seen as a strong point, there are calls for further improvements and stability.
- “The graphics are fantastic, making our own medieval world with dragons, wizards, lords, and queens is truly wonderful.”
- “I love the graphics, the gameplay, and the ability to form a friendship with anyone from anywhere.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the concept is great.”
- “Graphics are horrendous to look at!!!!”
- “The graphics were poor but the latest update has rendered it to absolute crap!”
- “Graphics are poor and very shaky and there are too many bugs.”
stability
203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
98%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly after updates. Many players experience freezing issues when accessing in-game features like messages and chats, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Despite some acknowledgment of improvements, the overall sentiment indicates that the game remains plagued by stability problems that detract from its enjoyment.
- “Next to no glitches in this one and very quick actions, no load times.”
- “So far I'm liking this game; no glitches, well, just a little... lol!”
- “Great game when it's bug-free.”
- “This game is full of bugs and glitches.”
- “Every time I click on messages, the whole game just freezes.”
- “The amount of bugs and glitches is unacceptable!”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
28%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, great graphics, and accessibility for newcomers to the RTS genre. Many players find it addictive and enjoyable, although some express concerns about frequent updates disrupting the experience and the presence of bugs. While the gameplay is generally well-received, there are calls for better support and communication from developers regarding player feedback.
- “Great graphics and gameplay...the best game ever!”
- “This game is very good for newcomers to the RTS genre, being in a good alliance helps you to learn fast the mechanics of the game.”
- “Addictive best strategy game, easy to play, great graphics, good time killer, awesome gameplay.”
- “Every update ruins the gameplay.”
- “It's hopeless to believe in your efforts; there's always one thing that ruins the gameplay.”
- “New update is no good; switching accounts is impossible... first fix existing bugs before changing gameplay.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
76%
9%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the graphics and overall narrative. However, many users express frustration with repetitive daily quests and a lack of engaging side quests or events, suggesting that the gameplay could benefit from more variety and timely updates. Additionally, some players have reported issues with quest functionality and rewards, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great storyline and graphics.”
- “Loving the graphics, the missions, and the variety of accomplishments.”
- “Great game, very much like Clash of Kings, but better interface and storyline.”
- “It was a great game, but they changed a lot and took away things that people paid for, changed gameplay and quests... beginners stand no chance now unless in a new kingdom.”
- “All the explorers guild quests are 'material chests' and the quests don't even work.”
- “After I updated this game yesterday I can't log in anymore, and that sucks. I thought you guys would do better than COK; same old story.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game, with many expressing frustration over slow resource collection and lengthy upgrade times. While some appreciate the farming mechanics and graphics, others criticize the prevalence of cheating and automation, which they feel makes the game unfair and tedious. Overall, there is a call for improvements in resource management and protection during farming activities to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Because of cheating, lots of level 11 castles have magic, automatic farming, and will teleport automatically once you attack and scout. I've seen a lot of castles in any kingdom, that's why it's so unfair to play this game; your time will be wasted playing it.”
- “It is so slow, no gold farm, and it always hangs up every time I'm out farming.”
- “I think the resources required are ridiculous; just to upgrade units, it's taking so long to collect resources from farming.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
19%
56%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it as a cash grab due to high in-app purchase costs and intrusive advertisements. While some players appreciate the gameplay and graphics, they express frustration over the frequency and nature of ads, as well as issues with the responsiveness of in-app purchases. Overall, there is a call for better balance and support regarding monetization practices.
- “Game play is good, great graphics, lots of players.. in-app purchases are ok.”
- “The game has good graphics, very nice gameplay, plus the in-app purchases are not so expensive, you can even top up without buying the gold.”
- “The in-app purchase part is important.”
- “It's a cash grab.”
- “This game isn't anything but a generated big giant advertisement and money-grabbing scheme. It's no wonder it's rated 3.9. Parents beware, don't let your children play this.”
- “After v1.8.8, they removed the previously advertised permanently activated VIP feature that required gold packs (in-app purchases) to level up.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for being vibrant and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience, especially for fans of kingdom-building games. However, some users have reported issues with the music continuing to play even after exiting the game, and a few noted that the soundtrack could be minimal at times. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is blasting loud! I had it on just above low and it was rockin!”
- “I just love it... especially its music; it's so beautiful.”
- “Even better music, a must play for lovers of kingdom building!”
- “The other version of the game works better than this one. A lot of us can't get on the game; it keeps saying 'unfortunately Clash of Queens is not responding,' and when the game closes, the music will not stop playing.”
- “When I pressed the home button, the in-game music kept playing.”
- “- Minimum soundtrack and graphics.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
Overall, players appreciate the game's graphics but express concerns about optimization, citing issues like lag, glitches, and slow performance. While some users report smooth gameplay on certain devices, many call for improvements to ensure stability and efficiency, emphasizing the need for better performance over graphical enhancements. Additionally, frustrations with customer service have been noted, further impacting the overall experience.
- “Game runs smoothly again.”
- “The game also runs smoothly on my Android tablet.”
- “I have been playing Clash of Kings for a year now and loved it, but this game is very good because of the updated graphics. It needs some performance tweaks, but overall a good game.”
- “I've reviewed this game several times. Updates almost every day, but there are many bugs, glitches, and slow performance issues. It consumes a lot of battery. To top it off, the customer service is absolutely terrible; they did nothing to help me and even accused me of being another player because our player names were similar.”
- “The optimization is a mess. The game lags constantly, making it nearly unplayable. It's frustrating to see so many updates that don't fix the core issues.”
- “Despite frequent updates, the game still suffers from severe performance issues. It's disappointing that the developers haven't prioritized optimization.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the game to have a humorous tone, with many enjoying its comedic elements. However, frustrations with technical issues and monetization practices detract from the experience, leading some to express that the humor is overshadowed by these problems. Despite the complaints, a few users still appreciate the game's funny aspects.
- “This game is funny and good; I like this game.”
- “Nice game; I like it very funny.”
- “I like this game; it's more funny.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a blend of wholesome moments and thrilling battles, creating a dynamic experience that evokes a range of feelings from joy to excitement.