Majesty: Northern Kingdom
- October 31, 2013
- HeroCraft Ltd.
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Get on Apple Store"Majesty: Northern Kingdom" is a strategy game with a good plot and engaging gameplay, featuring phenomenal visuals. It is an RTS game where you have indirect control over your heroes, who have a mind of their own. Despite some heavy advertisement, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
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Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic essence of the original PC version, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with a mix of strategy and RPG elements, making it addictive for players.
- The ability to earn gems by watching ads offers a way to progress without spending real money, appealing to casual gamers.
- The game heavily relies on microtransactions and ads, making it frustrating to progress without spending money.
- AI behavior is often poor, leading to heroes making unwise decisions that can result in frequent deaths.
- Many players experience bugs and crashes, particularly with saving progress and during gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
- monetization87 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the overwhelming presence of ads and the reliance on microtransactions, particularly for in-game currency like diamonds. Many users feel that the frequent ads disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception of the game as a "cash grab." While some appreciate the option to earn gems through ads, the balance between monetization and enjoyment remains a contentious issue, with calls for a more user-friendly approach to ads and in-game purchases.
“Some microtransactions :( but still a majesty!”
“Paid apps majesty: pocket kingdom ($5) and northern expansion ($3) have no ads, unlimited play and the same donate-to-get-gold options.”
“Between the paid and free in-app purchase version other than removal ads?”
“The game has been intentionally modified to make it worse and drive microtransactions.”
“Gameplay is refreshing and relatively unique; however, the constant incentives for watching advertising or paying money really subtract from the enjoyment.”
“The extreme emphasis on diamonds and ads ruins a lot of the old charm of this franchise in addition to missing temples.”
- story65 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as somewhat amusing and witty, with a unique personality evident in the script, but it suffers from a lack of depth and progression, as many players find themselves unable to advance without spending real money on premium currency. The gameplay is often overshadowed by the pay-to-play mechanics, which require players to use gems to start missions, leading to frustration and a feeling of being forced to watch ads for currency. Overall, while the narrative has potential, the monetization strategy detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“Includes a somewhat amusing storyline with a unique personality evident in the script.”
“Humorous storyline and entertaining 'sims-like' gameplay.”
“Thank you so much for developing such an amazing game.. I really love playing it.. it's like a small package with a big blast.. I recommend everyone to please download and play it.. it's a fabulous game.. and I have a request to developers please update it soon and add more new heroes, monsters, and missions please.”
“I've had this game for ages on my Android device, yet going beyond the initial couple of missions seems to be impossible without paying real money for special currency.”
“Terrible, I loved playing this on PC and the play style is similar, but by the 3rd mission it is 100% pay to play or you can lose for free.”
“It costs real money to save and play certain missions; not worth downloading at all.”
- graphics33 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic and creative design, while others criticize the quality and urge for improvements. Many users express a desire for enhanced visuals, particularly in comparison to PC versions, while a few find the graphics satisfactory for gameplay. Overall, there is a consensus that while the graphics are not the worst, they could benefit from significant upgrades to meet modern standards.
“The graphics are very good, and the gameplay is also very good. Please make more games like this 😊😊😁😁”
“Creative, entertaining character design, enchantingly nostalgic fantasy artwork, and strong writing make for one of the best true strategy experiences for mobile.”
“I really enjoyed the interesting gameplay and nice graphics.”
“This game needs to evolve like other games; it's been a long time but nothing changes. It needs to renovate the graphics, just like the PC version.”
“Crappy graphics, no voice acting, crappy animations.”
“The game is awesome, very similar to the PC version, but the graphics are not too good.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and nostalgic elements reminiscent of the original version. However, many players express frustration with the invasive free-to-play mechanics, including paywalls and ad incentives, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some find the gameplay refreshing and entertaining, others criticize it for being slow and interrupted by intrusive dialogue boxes.
“Great gameplay, I love how you created emergent storytelling.”
“Fantastic, true to the original, engaging gameplay.”
“I really enjoyed interesting gameplay and nice graphics.”
“The original is better, but if you want more, be prepared to suffer through annoying, invasive pay mechanics.”
“Gameplay is refreshing and relatively unique; however, the constant incentives for watching advertising or paying money really subtract from the enjoyment.”
“Ya, I read the reply you gave to the other guy who complained about the gem thing, but still limiting gameplay to having to wait until the next day in order to play a few more rounds unless you watch ads is still a bit ridiculous.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic soundtrack and decent quality, while others express irritation over repetitive tracks and poor background music. Suggestions for improvement include adding more music options and customization features. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for some, but a drawback for others.
“Great game, great soundtrack.”
“Nice graphics, decent music.”
“I played the first installment on my Nokia 5800 Xpress Music.”
“I have a little irritation... sometimes the music plays more often than others.”
“The background music is very bad.”
“You could change the background music, add more options for the buildings (like extorting in the rogues guild, summoning warriors in the warriors guild, etc.), add a button to double the speed, and create your own new buildings.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the witty storyline and entertaining gameplay reminiscent of 'Sims-like' experiences, while others find the humor offensive or poorly executed. Many reviews express frustration over the game's pay-to-win model, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and comedic elements. Overall, while the concept has potential for humor, execution and monetization issues overshadow it for some players.
“The sense of humor is such an integral part of the tone and fun of the original game.”
“Storyline is funny and witty.”
“Humorous storyline and entertaining 'sims-like' gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when starting a second session or using cheats in skirmish mode. Users report persistent glitches that hinder gameplay and overall experience.
“Freezes when starting the game a second time, then crashes.”
“Every time I play skirmish mode, it offers me the chance to use cheats. When I tap on the suggested cheat, it freezes and won't let me exit the cheats.”
“Too many glitches.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often feel compelled to make gem purchases to progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. The gem collection process is viewed as time-consuming and not rewarding enough.
“Sadly, the game feels a bit locked into gem purchases, making progress sometimes tedious.”
“The gem collection process is too tedious and not worth the time.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game runs smoothly during gameplay, indicating effective optimization.
“In gameplay, this game runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless performance even in intense scenarios.”
“I appreciate how well the game manages resources, ensuring a consistent frame rate throughout.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by creative and entertaining designs, complemented by nostalgic fantasy artwork and strong writing, contributing to an engaging and immersive strategy experience on mobile.
“Creative, entertaining character design, enchantingly nostalgic fantasy artwork, and strong writing make for one of the best true strategy experiences for mobile.”
