EarthRoyale

About

"EarthRoyale is a map simulation observer game, where each turn represents a few months of in-game time. The game features a modern day de facto map with customizable starting options, including painting your own map, enabling or disabling continents, and editing the percentage edges of events. Events such as division, unification, and cultural changes occur randomly, creating a dynamic and constantly changing world."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+10

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 290 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game is entertaining for those who enjoy watching random events unfold on a map, making it a great spectator experience.
It offers a unique twist on world conflicts, appealing to geography enthusiasts and fans of simulation games.
The game has potential for fun with friends, as players can engage in discussions about the unpredictable outcomes of the simulated world.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, a confusing UI, and a problematic saving system, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players feel the game lacks meaningful interaction and depth, making it feel incomplete or abandoned.
The paint mode is overly complicated and buggy, leading to frustration for users trying to create custom maps.

stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
83%
Overall, the game's stability is marked by several bugs, particularly in the paint mode, which affects features like hitboxes and the ability to create custom easter eggs. While the core gameplay runs smoothly, players have expressed a desire for improvements to the paint mode to enhance functionality and reduce glitches.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a consistently enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes, allowing me to focus on enjoying the game.”
- “The overall stability of the game enhances my experience, making it easy to immerse myself without interruptions.”
- “Nice idea but a bit buggy.”
- “The option to create easter eggs of your own is gone from the paint mode, but I'm guessing it's because it was a tad buggy and is currently getting fixed.”
- “Make it to where the paint mode has a remover tool for countries, cities, etc. Also, please make the paint mode not so buggy.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as simple and functional, primarily consisting of a map with basic colors and lines, which some players feel do not significantly impact the overall experience. However, there is a desire for more customization options, such as the ability to play in windowed mode instead of fullscreen. Overall, the graphics received a mediocre rating of 5.00/10.
- “Graphics: 5.00/10”
- “Graphics are relatively simple; it's literally a map with some colors and lines.”
- “However, I wish there were more options graphics-wise, like the ability to turn off fullscreen (I prefer playing games in a window).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
38%
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The game is praised for its ability to facilitate story creation, functioning as a story generator, which appeals to players who enjoy crafting narratives. However, it is also noted that the game intentionally lacks a traditional storyline, aligning with its design philosophy. Overall, it receives a high rating of 9.12/10 for its storytelling potential.
- “Highly recommended if you like creating stories, as this is essentially a story generator.”
- “The game has no story, as it is supposed to have no story.”
- “The game has no story, as it is supposed to have no story.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its satirical take on real-world events, particularly through the absurdity of geopolitical scenarios, such as countries disappearing due to exaggerated circumstances. Players find amusement in the unexpected and often ridiculous "news headlines" that emerge from the game's mechanics, highlighting a blend of dark humor and irony.
- “The mix between the real-life country names and random events shifting their borders on the world map creates a lot of funny and hilarious 'news headlines' one can get a good laugh about.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay primarily revolves around navigating an ever-changing map, which may not appeal to everyone. Players are advised to try a free version on itch.io before purchasing the full game, especially if they are interested in user-generated content and easier updates. Overall, the gameplay has received a score of 7.86/10.
- “Gameplay wise, you're just looking at a map. If that's not your thing, don't buy this game. But if looking at an ever-changing map is your thing and you want to try this game, go over to itch.io and get the free version first. Only pay for this version if you want user-made maps from the workshop and want to be able to update the game easier, as always going over to itch.io for the newest version can be a bit of a pain.”
- “Gameplay: 7.86/10”
- “Gameplay-wise, you're just looking at a map. If that's not your thing, don't buy this game. But if looking at an ever-changing map is your thing and you want to try this 'game', go over to itch.io and get the free version first. Only pay for this version if you want user-made maps from the workshop and want to be able to update the game easier, as always going over to itch.io for the newest version can be a bit of a pain.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players suggest that the game's music enhances the experience, recommending it be played in the background while gaming for an immersive atmosphere.
- “The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere and keeps me engaged throughout.”
- “The background music is so captivating that I often find myself just listening to it even when I'm not playing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, offering a good balance of performance and value, particularly for its development stage and niche audience.
- “All in all, a good game in terms of development, price, performance, and niche.”