KingSim
- May 28, 2020
- Fuzzy Pixel Game Studio
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"KingSim" is a pixelated strategy game where players rule a kingdom on the brink of collapse. Manage resources, make crucial decisions, and engage in mini-games to strengthen your army, boost morale, and ensure survival. With various endings, each playthrough offers a unique challenge as characters react to your choices and the threat of invasion looms.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and humorous writing, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- There are numerous ways to die and multiple endings, providing a unique experience with each playthrough.
- The gameplay encourages experimentation and decision-making, making it fun to explore different outcomes.
- The game is very short, typically lasting only about 1-2 hours, which may not justify the price for many players.
- Lack of randomness and repetitive gameplay can make the experience feel stale after a few runs.
- There are no accessibility options, and the game could benefit from more content and depth beyond the initial playthrough.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its interesting concepts, engaging characters, and creative routes, but many players feel it lacks depth and variety due to repetitive storylines and predictable events. While the art and music enhance the experience, the limited progression and absence of randomness leave players wanting a more fleshed-out narrative. Overall, there is optimism for future updates that could expand the story further.
“Simple mechanics, nice 8-bit style graphics reminiscent of my first computer, but quite a good concept, interesting storylines.”
“The game is fun and though short has a lot of options and I'm glad to hear the developer is working on the story though it may take a while to expand.”
“It has nice soundtracks, creative and funny routes and endings, but the best of them all are the characters; I love all of the characters' art, story, and their personalities.”
“Hey, let's make a game where you make rational choices and end up dying to the same storyline all the time. They could've at least made a real game with some randomness.”
“Each time you sit down to be the king, your story is told in literally exactly the same order each time.”
“There is no random events making the story predictable and feel stale after a couple of replays.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of "Long Live the Queen," emphasizing critical decision-making and resource management, which can lead to quick failure if not handled properly. While the simple mechanics and engaging 8-bit graphics are appreciated, some players find the unclear death mechanics and pacing issues detract from the experience, suggesting a need for more depth and variety in gameplay beyond the initial stages. Overall, the game offers a mix of humor and interesting storylines, but players desire additional content and mechanics.
“The gameplay is like 'Long Live the Queen'; every choice is important, and we have to manage resources at the right time, otherwise we will die fast.”
“Simple mechanics, nice 8-bit style graphics reminiscent of my first computer, but quite a good concept with interesting storylines.”
“About 3 hours of actual good gameplay in this game.”
“The gameplay is like 'Long Live the Queen'; every choice is important, and we have to manage resources at the right time, otherwise we will die quickly.”
“The death mechanic slows the pacing, as triggering a losing condition is very unclear at first and at times misleading.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and creativity, with some users noting homages to classic titles like Golden Axe. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the overall experience, describing it as enjoyable and catchy, making it worth considering for purchase. Overall, the music complements the game's art style and character development, contributing positively to its potential.
“The game has potential; I like its art style and the music is also very good. The story and events in the game are great as well.”
“It has nice soundtracks, creative and funny routes and endings, but the best of them all are the characters. I love all of the characters' art, story, and their personalities.”
“Great soundtrack, and I love the idea of the game and all the choices. I really dig the art style too.”
“And did I hear several musical homages to Golden Axe?”
“Definitely recommend picking up the soundtrack though, it's a bop.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming humor, characterized by witty dialogue, creative routes, and engaging character personalities. Players appreciate the blend of casual RPG and strategy elements, enhanced by a retro 8-bit aesthetic and unexpected comedic moments. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds depth to the gameplay experience.
“I don't really like this type of gameplay, but I enjoy the funny dialogue and choices, lol.”
“This game has a charming personality that you can see in the dialogue, the humor, the characters, the world, and the lore.”
“This game has a good sense of humor and is like a cross between a casual version of an RPG and a strategy game done in a retro 8-bit aesthetic.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming 8-bit style, evoking nostalgia for early computer games. Reviewers appreciate the art style as a strong aspect of the game, complementing it with positive remarks about the overall aesthetic and humor. While the visuals are well-received, some users suggest that the game may not be worth its full price despite its potential and engaging storylines.
“Simple mechanics, nice 8-bit style graphics reminiscent of my first computer, but quite a good concept, interesting storylines.”
“Great soundtrack and I love the idea of the game and all the choices; I really dig the art style too.”
“This game has a ton of things about it I like: art style, dialogue, the way events and minigames work.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a charming experience with good writing and significant replayability, though some players note that its linear progression limits the variety of each playthrough. While each run lasts about an hour, many find the game enjoyable enough to warrant multiple attempts.
“Fun, charming, & replayable.”
“Lots of replayability; pretty good little RPG game.”
“It is a little short, but there's great replay value.”
“It sounded like it’d be a fun whimsical adventure to go on each time you sit in the king's seat, and while the writing is good, it literally only progresses in one direction, severely limiting replayability for me.”
“Lots of replay value, but each run is about an hour of gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly at the beginning, leading to a negative perception of its value, suggesting it isn't worth the price point.
“This made going through the start of the game very tedious very quickly once I realized this, and for this reason it’s just not worth 10 dollars, let alone 5.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the user experience may have some rough edges, the core content of the game is stable and free from significant bugs.
“The user experience is rough around the edges, but the content itself is not buggy.”
“The game runs smoothly without any major crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on enjoying the story.”
