Elementary My Dear Majesty!

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"Elementary My Dear Majesty!" is a casual simulation game that tasks players with building and managing their own kingdom. Players will gather resources, make important decisions, and interact with quirky characters to ensure their kingdom flourishes. The game features charming 2D graphics and a unique blend of humor and strategy, making it an enjoyable experience for players of all ages.

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Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

story13 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and whimsical storyline that appeals to both children and adults.
The 3D aspect of the game adds a unique twist to the hidden object genre, providing varied puzzles and challenges.
It's a casual and family-friendly game, suitable for all ages, with colorful graphics and a lighthearted atmosphere.

The controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and find hidden objects effectively.
Many objects are poorly placed or too small to see, often requiring hints to locate them, which can lead to frustration.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and a lack of voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a whimsical and somewhat nonsensical fairy tale that features a mix of humor and bizarre elements, appealing primarily to a younger audience. While some players appreciate the imaginative framework and visual presentation, others criticize the pacing and depth, finding it mediocre and lacking engagement. Overall, the narrative offers a light-hearted experience with quirky twists, though it may not resonate with all players.
- “Offers you an interesting storyline with some puzzles, hidden objects, and surprising twists.”
- “The plot has you on the hunt for a princess who's been taken by aliens, on which journey you'll pass through a number of themed worlds completing tasks.”
- “Beautifully done 3D style graphics, nice soothing music, funny storyline, and good puzzler.”
- “There's a somewhat nonsensical fairy-tale themed story with a lot of iPhone screen tapping to step along through the simple storyline.”
- “The story was poor; after a short while, I couldn't care about the dialogues anymore.”
- “Also, the story for this game was written by and for kindergarteners on acid.”
humor
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quirky and absurd comedic elements, which are suitable for all ages. While some found the jokes and storyline amusing, others felt that the humor occasionally tried too hard, leading to moments that could be more irritating than funny. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience with a mix of funny dialogues and whimsical scenarios, making it a fun distraction despite some gameplay frustrations.
- “Overall it's a nice distraction and humor, despite being ridiculous... which is the point... is actually not bad at all!”
- “Game is totally opposite to 'seriousness', it's filled with a lot of humor of a weird kind.”
- “Beautifully done 3D style graphics, nice soothing music, funny storyline and good puzzler.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as cute, colorful, and well-suited for a pre-teen audience, featuring a fun art style that enhances the storytelling. While some reviews note that the visuals are not the most advanced and can be simplistic or occasionally clunky, many appreciate the charming 3D elements and crisp visuals that contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight, with a unique aesthetic that stands out in the hidden object genre.
- “The graphics are beautiful and unique, and the world has a 3D element to it which I really enjoy.”
- “The colors are bright and crisp, making the graphics a stand-out.”
- “Beautifully done 3D style graphics, nice soothing music, funny storyline, and good puzzler.”
- “The aesthetic seems tailored for the pre-teen demographic, though.”
- “The art style is very well done, albeit you can see some 2D on the Z-axis.”
- “The art style is far too ugly and poorly done to properly find the objects in scenes.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it cute and fun, while others criticize it for being mechanically flawed and lacking depth. Many noted the hidden object mechanics can be frustrating due to poorly placed items, though the game offers a variety of locations and challenges. Overall, it appeals to hidden object fans but may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay experiences.
- “The graphics are not the very best, but the gameplay is very cute and fun to play.”
- “It is a hidden object game, but it's a very different gameplay experience than most of the others.”
- “Game is simple and has a unique gameplay mode, recommended for hidden object fans.”
- “Also, while some of the hidden objects are properly hidden, there's quite a few, typically at least one per scene, that are just not visible even with the limited rotation mechanic, and which can only be found by either using a hint or getting lucky in mousing over the right area.”
- “Tldr: mechanically flawed 3D object routing aimed at young audiences.”
- “I found the game rather lackluster both in gameplay, audiovisually, and in terms of tone and energy.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
25%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its soothing and medieval qualities, contributing positively to the ambiance and overall experience. However, many users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive and uninspired over time, leading to boredom during extended gameplay sessions. While some found the music enjoyable and fitting, others felt it lacked variety and depth.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Nice concept, nice music, and quite easy.”
- “In terms of ambiance, both the music and the art style are really pleasing.”
- “The music is repetitive and I was bored after a while.”
- “Also expect to be bored by its short loop of uninspired music that repeats ad nauseam.”
- “I was getting bored of hearing the same old tracks near the end, but that was after 3 hours of consecutive gameplay trying to find objects in various maps... just about any soundtrack would get on your nerves after that.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while the game generally runs smoothly with minimal glitches, there are occasional crashes that can disrupt gameplay, requiring players to replay sections.
- “I later had a crash at the end of a different level and had to replay the whole level, but most of the time, there weren’t any glitches.”
- “There are some glitches.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the presence of unskippable puzzles that can detract from the overall experience, especially if the skip function is difficult to locate within the interface.
- “Aside from the hidden object games, it is packed with tedious unskippable puzzles (unless the skip function is hidden in the ugly interface).”