Happy Empire: A Bouquet for the Princess
- January 14, 2018
- AEL Entertainment
Get on SteamWill the princes have to help one another, or will they become enemies? Will they choose a dangerous way and collect the rarest flowers or take a short cut? What bouquet will the Princess get? It’s all up to you!
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and imaginative characters, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
- It offers a fun and relaxing gameplay experience, with a good mix of strategy and adventure that can draw players in for hours.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback and continuously update the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and unplayable levels, which significantly detract from the experience.
- Many players find the gameplay to be overly simplistic and lacking in challenge, making it feel repetitive and unengaging.
- There are issues with user experience, such as confusing dialogues and mechanics that can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- graphics11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique art style, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Many users appreciate the well-developed characters and humorous elements, although some report technical issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal within its genre.
“The art style is really great compared to games like this, makes me wish I could draw.”
“A good strategy game, nice characters, and I’ll probably use one of them as an avatar, excellent graphics.”
“Graphics are beautiful.”
“I love games of this genre, but this one is buggy (couldn't open it in fullscreen mode in Windows 10, achievements not working properly, there are a lot of graphic issues) and at the current state not enjoyable.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it below average and lacking challenge, allowing for quick completion without fully exploring the game. In contrast, others praise the intuitive mechanics and fast-paced, satisfying experience, highlighting the joy and fun derived from its simple yet engaging gameplay. Overall, the game features charming graphics that enhance the overall enjoyment.
“Intuitive gameplay.”
“It's surprising how from very simple mechanics derives so much joy and fun.”
“The gameplay is fast and satisfying.”
“Gameplay is below average for this kind of game and not really fun.”
“There is no challenge in the gameplay, with completion possible without visiting half of the map and in a time that barely registers on the limit.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as a mix of engaging and simplistic narratives, with some players appreciating its imaginative settings reminiscent of the Hercules Disney movie, while others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence. Overall, it features a blend of humor and moral lessons, though some find the storyline underwhelming and the missions too easy.
“So, I stumbled across the 12 Labor games a few years ago and love their quick pace, imaginative settings, and storyline that reminds me of the Hercules Disney movie.”
“It's a simple (is it?) adventure/strategy game, good story and freaking jokes.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Same boring looking maps, virtually zero storyline (you're preparing for a wedding but I don't know what the villain is doing besides freezing your stuff).”
“So, I stumbled across the 12 labor games a few years ago and love their quick pace, imaginative settings, and storyline that reminds me of the Hercules Disney movie.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players enjoying the funny characters and witty dialogues that elicit genuine laughter. The combination of excellent graphics and well-developed characters enhances the overall comedic experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The humor in the dialogues made me laugh.”
“Pros: excellent graphics, funny and good humor, well-developed characters.”
“In summary, it has excellent graphics, a good strategic gameplay process, and the humor is also top-notch.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs such as workers getting stuck, stuttering and freezing issues, persistent dialogue popups obstructing gameplay, and crashes when accessing the menu. Many players find the game unplayable in its current state, expressing hope for future patches to address these problems.
“Workers get stuck in endless actions, making it impossible to complete maps. The game stutters and briefly freezes, and dialogue popups that won't go away cover part of the map.”
“I love games of this genre, but this one is buggy. I couldn't open it in fullscreen mode on Windows 10, achievements are not working properly, and there are a lot of graphic issues. At its current state, it's not enjoyable.”
“Well, it may be a nice game, but it crashes every time I want to go into the menu. It also seems a little bit buggy. Let's hope for a patch to fix this so I can play the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be above average for its genre, providing a relaxing experience that enhances gameplay. Players have found themselves enjoying the soundtrack for extended periods, contributing positively to their overall enjoyment.
“The music and sounds in the game are above average for its genre.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by the frustration of encountering bugs that hinder progress, as players feel a sense of disappointment when they cannot fully engage with the game's resources and challenges. This limitation can detract from the overall emotional experience, as players may feel their efforts are undermined.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game could benefit from additional content, including more actions, economic elements, and buildings, alongside improvements in optimization to enhance overall performance.
“There could be many more things to be added, different actions, more economy, generally more buildings, and some optimization.”
“The game feels unpolished and lacks the necessary optimization to run smoothly on my system.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, indicating a serious need for optimization.”
