File Under Kingdom

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File Under Kingdom is a single player casual simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Vidmancer and was released on January 18, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

File Under Kingdom is a mix of city builder, puzzle game, and interactive story. How you build the kingdom will alter events and/or influence the choices of its leaders. Use a variety of buildings to satisfy the kingdom's needs. See if you have what it takes to be the kings new Royal Planner.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music2 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a calming experience with relaxing music and a pleasant vibe.
It features a unique concept with addictive and challenging gameplay, allowing for different solutions to each level.
The story is clever and witty, providing a rewarding experience when achieving higher scores like platinum.

The campaign is very short, with only about 9 levels, leading to low replayability.
The game lacks depth and complexity, making strategies easy to figure out after just a few maps.
The user interface and presentation of game rules are lacking, which can lead to confusion about scoring and objectives.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its engaging and humorous outcomes, offering multiple branching paths that enhance replayability. However, some players feel that the overall campaign is relatively short, with only about ten missions per run, leading to a somewhat abrupt conclusion. Despite this, the narrative's charm and variety keep players invested and entertained throughout their experience.
- “However, there are two main things I love about this game: the story and trying to get platinum on every map!”
- “I was laughing or chuckling at the end of every mission.”
- “Plenty of life in it with lots of different story outcomes while trying to perfect each map.”
- “While the story has many opportunities to branch off, it is still fairly short.”
- “I'm not saying there isn't a lot of content here -- there definitely is -- but the story ended fairly abruptly for me when I was hoping to at least get a couple more hours out of my initial run.”
- “I've only completed one campaign run so far, but judging from the main menu UI, it looks like there's always only 10 or so missions before a run is finished.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, perfectly complementing the overall vibe. Its simple yet soothing melodies create an ideal backdrop, reminiscent of a medieval-themed "lofi and chill" atmosphere.
- “Very calming game, love the music and vibe.”
- “The music is simple but relaxing, which is exactly what you want for a title like this. It wouldn't be out of place in a medieval-themed 'lofi and chill - beats to plan a kingdom to.'”
- “The music is simple but relaxing, which is exactly what you want for a title like this; it wouldn't be out of place in a medieval-themed 'lofi and chill - beats to plan a kingdom to'.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a short campaign that limits its replayability, with many players noting that it lacks significant incentives to revisit once completed. While some discuss potential replay value, overall playtime suggests that it may not be compelling enough for multiple playthroughs.
- “People talk about replay value, but check out the playtime of the other reviewers.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features an intriguing mechanic that enhances engagement, but the dialogues feel disconnected from the puzzle elements, serving more as superficial additions rather than integral components.
- “That would add a really cool gameplay mechanic to keep this going.”
- “The dialogues are disconnected from the puzzle mechanics of the game; they feel like they were added just for show.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The controls are unresponsive and clunky, which significantly detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are impressively polished and thoughtfully designed, showcasing a high level of quality typically expected from larger studios, especially considering it was developed by a single indie developer.
- “This game is surprisingly polished, with well-thought-out gameplay, sound design, and art style, especially for a single indie developer.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently find the humor in the game to be effective, often laughing or chuckling at the end of each mission, indicating that the comedic elements are well-integrated and enjoyable.
- “I was laughing or chuckling at the end of every mission.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations kept me entertained throughout the game.”
- “The humor is spot-on, making even the most serious moments feel light-hearted and fun.”