Kingdom Tales
- February 13, 2014
- Ocean Media
Get on SteamThe prophecy has been fulfilled! The day has come when mighty dragons seek new territory to claim as their own! Now, only the most courageous and just of leaders will be able forge a friendship between mankind and dragons. Step into the role of the steadfast and altruistic leader whose quest is to ensure the safety and prosperity of all people and creatures in the kingdom! In Kingdom Tales you wil…
Nintendo Switch
PC
Reviews
- The game features interesting tasks and has a working Linux version.
- Lovely graphics and enjoyable gameplay with achievable goals.
- Relaxing and mindless fun, suitable for fans of casual time/resource management games.
- Gameplay is repetitive and can become boring after a short time.
- Lacks depth and challenge, with simplistic mechanics that feel uninspired.
- Some players feel it resembles a mobile clicking game rather than a full-fledged title.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in Kingdom Tales is minimal and simplistic, primarily serving as a backdrop for the game's time and resource management mechanics. Players engage in missions that involve building and resource gathering, with a lighthearted narrative about befriending dragons and completing various tasks, which some find charming despite its lack of depth. Overall, while the story may not be substantial, it adds a cute element to the gameplay experience.
“It was somewhat worth its discounted price though because the story was so cute.”
“There's barely anything here in terms of story or characters, but it doesn't get in the way.”
“A naive story of getting friendly with the dragons runs along by completing the missions of each level.”
“While the mechanics are always the same, they are used in many ways within the story: early on you'll be saving the tree of life, helping some druids, and loading up ships for a journey.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid graphics and sound, but ultimately feels linear and uninspired, with simple and repetitive mechanics that lead to a dull experience. While the mechanics are applied in various story contexts, the overall execution lacks innovation, reducing player engagement to a cycle of repetitive actions.
“While the mechanics are always the same, they are used in many ways within the story: early on you'll be saving the tree of life, helping some druids, and loading up ships for a journey.”
“The mechanics are very simple and repetitive, approaching dull.”
“Gameplay is linear and uninspired.”
“The simple fact that the gameplay boils down to 'click here, watch as the same thing that's happened a hundred dozen times happens again, or don't click here and fail the level' really sort of ruins the experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their loveliness and ability to create a nice, fluffy atmosphere. While they are solid and contribute positively to the overall experience, they are not considered particularly groundbreaking or special.
“Lovely graphics.”
“At least the graphics are pretty, and the atmosphere is nice and fluffy.”
“The graphics, sound, and mechanics are all solid, but nothing really special.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the game's replayability to be a strong point, considering the price of around $5 to be reasonable given the enjoyment and value derived from multiple playthroughs.
“$5 is a fair price, especially considering the replay value.”
“The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of characters and storylines available.”
“$5 is a fair price, especially given the lack of replay value.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The game feels linear, making replaying it a chore rather than a joy.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally praised for its appealing graphics and a pleasant, fluffy quality that enhances the overall experience.
“The graphics are stunning, and the atmosphere is beautifully immersive.”
“The environment feels alive, creating a captivating and enchanting atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is rich and engaging, drawing you into the game's world.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music is described as polished and functional, though somewhat unremarkable, with some users finding it overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and lackluster dialogue. Overall, while the music serves its purpose, it does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The music is passable, but the gameplay boils down to repetitive actions that ruin the overall experience.”
“While the music is polished, it fails to elevate the gameplay, which feels monotonous and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack is functional, but it lacks the depth and variety needed to keep players engaged.”
