King of Bali
- July 21, 2017
- King Key Games
Get on Steam"King of Bali" is an adult dating-sim centered around Billy Bega, a struggling musician seeking inspiration in Bali. There, he encounters a variety of interesting and attractive characters, including Rosie Lowe, a freelance journalist. The game features R'n'B music, multiple endings, and is available in Simplified Chinese and Russian.
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Reviews
- The game is very cheap, making it accessible for those looking for a quick experience.
- The character art is decent, and the game includes some humorous elements that can be entertaining.
- It offers easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of content.
- The writing and dialogue are often cheesy and shallow, failing to engage players.
- The overall execution is poor, with bugs, weak graphics, and a lack of meaningful choices in the gameplay.
- story19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in this game is widely criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, often described as a mere vehicle to facilitate interactions with female characters rather than a compelling narrative. Players note that the plot is short, with some finishing it in under 10 minutes, and it fails to engage or immerse them, leading to a general consensus that it lacks meaningful content and effort. While some appreciate the character art and find the story decent, the overall impression is that it is underwhelming and poorly executed.
“The story is that you are playing as this musician, who goes by the name of Billy.”
“The story revolves around you trying to make a comeback in your career since the publicity you once had is dying.”
“The character art is really good, the story is pretty decent.”
“The graphics are weak, the characters are stereotypes, the in-game dialogue is seriously bad, and the story only serves as a toothpick to get you from one girl to the other.”
“There was no real effort put into the storyline; it was all 'get laid, get laid, get laid.'”
“There is no branching in the story.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it decent and appreciate the effort put into it, others are frustrated by its repetitive nature and the frequent need to turn it off. Despite the protagonist and gameplay issues, the soundtrack is noted as one of the more tolerable aspects, though it often resembles outdated or generic styles. Overall, the music is seen as a minor highlight in an otherwise lackluster experience.
“I will say however, the music is pretty decent.”
“If you get it for free maybe it will give you something to laugh at or make a video about for YouTube or something but between the obnoxious protagonist, ditzy women (in a bad way), shallow and awkward dialogue, terrible UI, short and unintriguing gameplay, horrendous backgrounds, the only thing that is tolerable is the music.”
“3 - a bit of music industry casual humor.”
“Music turns on after every scene and on every scene I had to turn it off again and again.”
“The music was pretty annoying.”
“The music sounds like 90s porn.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with users describing them as weak and unoriginal, particularly criticizing the character designs and lack of expressiveness. While some appreciate the backgrounds and a few pieces of artwork, many feel that the overall visual experience is disappointing and fails to enhance the gameplay.
“Pros: fair price for the game, okay story, good visuals”
“The artwork was the one good thing, but even then, there are only 4 pictures.”
“The backgrounds are somehow nice, but the girls aren't beautifully designed or particularly expressive.”
“The graphics are weak, the characters are stereotypes, the in-game dialogue is seriously bad, and the story only serves as a toothpick to get you from one girl to the other.”
“Some of them, like Madison and Rosie, are just the same picture with some small differences, and overall the graphics aren't that good in my opinion.”
“And what's more, instead of scenes, I had to look at an erupting volcano. This is the ugliest experience I ever had. My total grade is: graphics - 3/10; story - 2/10; expectations - 1/10; gameplay - 1/10; game development - 3/10 - bugs, bugs, bugs.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, despite some criticism of the dialogue and the main character's annoying traits. While the humor may not resonate with everyone, there are standout moments that elicit genuine laughter, particularly in casual music industry contexts. Overall, it strikes a balance between amusing animations and quirky lines, making it an enjoyable experience for many.
“This game is fun and funny.”
“Still found myself laughing at the line when reading out to a few friends.”
“The main character is pretty annoying, but he does have some funny lines sometimes, so it's fine.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing its short length, lack of depth, and numerous bugs. While some mechanics function adequately, the overall experience is marred by poor dialogue, unengaging content, and unattractive visuals, leading to a perception that the game is not worth its price. A few players found it amusing enough for casual play or content creation, but many felt it fell short of expectations.
“The game mechanics themselves work well; you have the usual save/load options, skip dialogue, log, and so on. However, the game is definitely short, and within three playthroughs, you'll have probably seen most of it.”
“Fun little game; it's kind of expensive for about 30 minutes of gameplay, but it's enjoyable.”
“And what's more, instead of scenes, I had to look at an erupting volcano. This is the ugliest experience I ever had. My total grade is: graphics - 3/10; story - 2/10; expectations - 1/10; gameplay - 1/10; game development - 3/10 - bugs, bugs, bugs.”
“The game mechanics themselves work well; you have the usual save/load options, skip dialogue, log, and so on. However, the game is definitely short, and within three playthroughs, you'll have probably seen almost all of it.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The character development in the game has been criticized for its horrific character design, suggesting that the visual representation of characters detracts from their depth and relatability.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
“There is a lack of meaningful growth for the characters throughout the game.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability due to a limited variety of characters and repetitive gameplay, leading to a lack of incentive for players to revisit it.
“There are few girls, and the game seems to be the same every time, resulting in very low replayability.”
