Fantasy Kingdom Simulator
- June 12, 2016
- SimProse Studios
Fantasy Kingdom Simulator is a casual strategy game set in a medieval realm, where you rule over four villages and aim to develop them into thriving communities. The game features macro-management gameplay and has minimal system requirements, making it accessible for many players. However, it is not a complex simulation game and is meant for quick, light play sessions.
Reviews
- The game offers an interesting concept and can serve as a fun time-waster for a low price.
- Some players found joy and hope while playing, indicating that it can provide a brief escape from reality.
- The strategy aspect of managing cities and resources adds a layer of engagement, despite its limitations.
- The game is plagued with bugs, glitches, and poor resolution options, making it unplayable for many users.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players feeling their choices have little impact on the outcome.
- The user interface is poorly designed, and there is a lack of instructions, leading to frustration and confusion.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others describe it as awful and dreadful, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the appealing artwork and concept, many users express a strong desire for a replacement of the music, indicating it significantly impacts their enjoyment of the game.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Nice artwork, music, and concept.”
“My only complaint was the awful music, but luckily they have a mute button.”
“Gameplay is extremely slow, the UI is god awful, the music is dreadful and eerie.”
“Nice artwork, music, and concept but poorly executed.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by basic interactions and a reliance on random events, but it suffers from a slow pace, poor user interface, and repetitive mechanics that can feel dull and glitchy. While the core idea has potential, many players find it lacking in satisfaction and fun compared to other titles.
“The gameplay must be satisfying and fun.”
“Relatively basic interaction; it's the random events that maintain the gameplay.”
“Gameplay is extremely slow, the UI is awful, the music is dreadful and eerie.”
“The mechanics (in theory) are easy.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent glitches that hinder button responsiveness, often requiring restarts or alt-tabbing to resolve issues. While some players find it mostly functional despite occasional bugs, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration, with calls for refunds due to the game's instability.
“Many glitches prevent the buttons from working unless you constantly restart and/or alt+tab to get the top layers to respond.”
“I will be requesting a refund as this is a buggy, uninspired, terrible piece of garbage!”
“It's a little buggy, sure, but for the most part it works; you get these random invasions and events, with regents and heirs.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Reviewers appreciate the engaging storytelling, which complements the game's resource management mechanics.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I enjoyed the storytelling aspect, on top of the resource management.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their appealing artwork and concept, but many users feel that the execution falls short, detracting from the overall experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability is moderate, with some players returning to it occasionally for additional enjoyment.
“The game offers a wealth of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself returning to explore every possibility.”
“The dynamic gameplay mechanics ensure that no two sessions are ever the same, keeping me hooked for hours.”
“Replayability: on occasion, you will come back to it.”
“The game lacks enough variety to make me want to replay it.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”