Errant Kingdom

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 100 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"Errant Kingdom" is a queer, high-fantasy visual novel now fully released from early access for PC, Mac, and Linux. In the Kingdom of Novus, players must navigate political intrigue and choose between restoring peace or fueling chaos. With over 590,000 words and 60 CGs, this game offers a dark and immersive story where your choices impact the kingdom's fate.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews
story41 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a compelling story with engaging characters and beautiful artwork, making it a visually appealing experience.
  • The multiple routes and romance options provide a high level of replayability, allowing players to explore different narratives and character interactions.
  • The game includes diverse representation, offering various gender and sexuality options, which adds depth to the character relationships.
  • The game suffers from pacing issues, with some players feeling that the story is rushed, particularly towards the end, leading to unsatisfying conclusions.
  • There are numerous grammatical errors and inconsistencies in the writing, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The development process has been plagued by delays and communication issues, leaving some players frustrated and uncertain about the game's future.
  • story97 mentions

    The story of the game is described as engaging and rich in character development, with a mature and intriguing plot that captivates players, particularly through its diverse and memorable characters. However, many reviewers noted issues with pacing, uneven narrative focus, and occasional grammatical errors that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers multiple routes and choices that enhance replayability, some players felt that the overarching plot was rushed and left unresolved, leading to a sense of confusion and dissatisfaction with the story's progression.

    • “It's mature and interesting, and the story holds up even without the romance.”
    • “I loved the characters, and the story had me hooked.”
    • “Such an enthralling and intriguing story; I can't stop myself from wanting more!”
    • “This game straight up forgot it's supposed to be a visual novel, let alone a story to tell.”
    • “There are two different conflicting CG styles, the storyline is confusing, and there is little difference in the routes besides some flavor text.”
    • “The first 80% of the game barely anything happens, as if the writers were feeling like they have all the time in the world for developing romances and unveiling the plot, and then suddenly it was time for the grand finale and they went 'oh crap!' and crammed everything they could in the last 2 chapters all at once, but there is only so much you can fit there, so the majority of romance content was cut as well as a number of lesser plot threads were left untied.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by inconsistent art styles, with some players finding the variety jarring, particularly in a visual novel format. While the artwork is often described as beautiful and unique, the lack of cohesion among character designs and expressions detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many reviewers appreciate the stunning visuals and engaging characterizations, indicating a strong artistic foundation that could benefit from more consistency.

    • “Beautiful artwork and a compelling plot.”
    • “The artwork was stunning, and each character that made an appearance was unique and exciting to talk to.”
    • “I love the artwork and the wit in the writing, even in such a short prologue.”
    • “The artwork is inconsistent in style, and even the sprites only have a couple of expressions each - not nearly as expressive as their prior game.”
    • “Even with episodic releases of the finalized chapters, there are still spelling and grammar issues that are glaringly obvious, and the inconsistencies between the multiple art styles being utilized across the game is jarring and makes the same characters look like different people across different scenes.”
    • “I really really really like the premise of the game, however the inconsistent art styles with the CGs is something that is difficult to overlook.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and emotional impact, enhancing the beautiful art and scenes. However, many reviewers noted that the background music can become repetitive and lacks variety, suggesting that more diverse tracks could improve the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the selected songs are often deemed fitting for the game's atmosphere.

    • “The art is beautiful and I love the music.”
    • “There are quite a few gorgeous and emotional moments in the game, the music and art really bringing it all to life beautifully.”
    • “The music is very nice; some royalty-free tracks I've heard in other visual novels fit in well, and the dev team chose the right songs at the right times.”
    • “The background music they used is good, but lacks variety - there were definitely scenes that could be made better with more music.”
    • “I read a ton of visual novels, so voice acting or lack thereof doesn't bother me much, but the music is repetitive.”
    • “The background music gets repetitive.”
  • emotional7 mentions

    Players have highlighted several emotional moments in the game, particularly praising the heartfelt friendships and touching scenes, such as those involving Raiden and Roux. However, some felt that the introduction of unfamiliar characters in the final chapters diminished the emotional impact of the story. Overall, the game's music and art significantly enhance its emotional depth, creating a blend of entertaining and poignant experiences.

    • “Special shout out to Raiden (Rascal is his middle name and I love it) and Roux - I actually found my friendship with Roux and their story, as well as that particularly touching outdoor scene, really made me emotional and I loved it.”
    • “Congrats on making this stoic fantasy lover actually emotional.”
    • “There are quite a few gorgeous and emotional moments in the game, the music and art really bringing it all to life beautifully.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by witty banter among characters, blending lighthearted moments with darker themes that evoke both laughter and emotional depth. Raiden stands out as a particularly humorous and complex character, combining his assassin persona with a tragic backstory, making him a fan favorite.

    • “The banter between the characters and the main character was really enjoyable and funny.”
    • “It's a beautiful game that, at times, is dark but also made me laugh and pulled on my heartstrings.”
    • “Raiden: he's an assassin, he's funny, he has a tragic backstory, he's a badass—just an all-around best boy.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while players appreciate the ability to patch out glitches, some still encounter bugs, such as missing dialogue and misordered dialogue choices. In the two available chapters, users report experiencing a few glitches, indicating that while improvements have been made, issues persist.

    • “There are a few bugs still where some dialogue just won't show up, and some of the dialogue choices are shown out of order on screen as opposed to what your character actually ends up saying. Out of the two chapters available, I've run into two or maybe three glitches.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with some players feeling it is rushed and confusing, particularly if they have only explored a single route. However, others appreciate the integration of character development with rich worldbuilding lore, enhancing their overall experience.

    • “There's a lot of worldbuilding lore here alongside character development, and I adore it.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay of the visual novel is hindered by inconsistent writing and art, which detracts from the overall experience, despite the presence of appealing visuals and music. Players find the story and gameplay elements underwhelming, failing to meet the expectations typically associated with the genre.

    • “Again, it's a visual novel, so I don't expect big gameplay elements or anything, but the inconsistency of both the writing and the art—which ought to be a visual novel's strengths—makes it harder to enjoy.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it difficult to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which detracted from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its engaging and pleasant quality, complemented by well-crafted writing that avoids excessive embellishment. Additionally, the character models contribute to the overall aesthetic, enhancing the immersive experience.

    • “The writing is very atmospheric without drifting into purple prose, and the character models are gorgeous.”
    • “Characters were nice, the atmosphere was good, there was a good plot, and overall it was a good and light read.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable, noting that it maintains a strong level of enjoyment even after multiple playthroughs, building on the high expectations set by its predecessor.

    • “Admittedly, the bar was set pretty high with 'When the Night Comes', but this was still excellent and very replayable.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of games, feeling that it can be tedious and time-consuming, detracting from the overall enjoyment and value of the experience. Many believe that excessive grinding can lead to a sense of monotony, making it less appealing for buyers.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, players with modern PCs report that the game has significantly improved in terms of optimization, with no major performance issues that previously affected some users.

    • “But you guys with modern PCs can rest assured that the game no longer exhibits any deal-breaking performance issues that used to bother some people, including myself.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing quality.”
    • “The game still struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops even on high-end systems.”
    • “Despite the updates, the optimization remains a major issue, causing long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that the game is still poorly optimized, making it unplayable at times on my mid-range PC.”
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