Majesty－The Northern Expansion

About

"Majesty-The Northern Expansion" is a single-player strategy game where you must build and manage a fantasy kingdom while facing off against dragons. Though the game is plagued by bugs and can be disturbed by ads, the unique concept and humor in the tagline "The Dragons are waiting for their dinner" make it an interesting choice for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Majesty－The Northern Expansion screenshot

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 335 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

monetization13 negative mentions

The game is a faithful representation of the original Majesty, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
It's a great option for playing Majesty on the go, with enjoyable gameplay and good graphics.
The game offers a decent amount of content for its price, allowing players to enjoy it without mandatory microtransactions.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including freezing and crashing on various devices.
Microtransactions are heavily integrated, requiring players to pay for cheats and unlocks even after purchasing the game.
Many features from the original game are missing, leading to a feeling of disappointment and a lack of depth in gameplay.

monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
22%
72%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players frustrated by the presence of microtransactions and ads despite having paid for the game. Some users feel that in-app purchases are necessary to progress, while others express dissatisfaction over intrusive ads that undermine their experience. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as a cash grab, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Game and in-game purchases aren't rammed down your throat every 5 minutes, so well done Herocraft!”
- “There are in-app purchases which are used to purchase cheats, but those cheats annoyingly only apply for that game session, so reloading or restarting turns off your chests.”
- “I already paid for the game, so stop the ads, you cheeky gits.”
- “Ads and in-app purchases all in a game that you have to pay for.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
94%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that render it unplayable on various devices. While some players have had better experiences on specific models, the overall consensus indicates significant issues that detract from gameplay, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Many users express hope for future updates to resolve these stability problems.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major glitches, making for a stable experience.”
- “I've encountered very few bugs, which speaks volumes about the game's stability.”
- “The developers have done an excellent job ensuring the game is stable and reliable.”
- “Hi, I am a great fan of this game, but I am facing a very big problem. I am not able to play the game as my phone freezes during gameplay and restarts. I feel like my money is wasted, plus I am not able to play the game with the weather function on.”
- “It was unusable at the time because of the glitches messing up the whole screen from the beginning of the game.”
- “Seriously buggy, freezes up every 3-4 times I open it, and I lose all my progress every time.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception. Many users praise the beautiful art style and improved visuals, highlighting the game's aesthetic appeal and user interface, while others express disappointment with graphical issues on certain devices and a lack of significant updates in expansions. The nostalgic charm of old-school graphics is appreciated by some, but there are calls for enhancements to match modern standards.
- “I love this game a lot, great graphics and gameplay is simple and fun.”
- “Awesome game with hugely improved graphics that runs brilliantly.”
- “The graphics and the interface are even better this time around.”
- “Graphics all messed up on HTC One, which is a shame.”
- “Nothing really new here, a few visuals like birds flying or rolling clouds barely justifies an 'expansion pack'.”
- “I'd like to eventually see an updated version that adds in the missing features from the original - or even update the graphics to match the original.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as an extension of the base game, featuring 16 new missions and some minor improvements, but it lacks significant narrative depth or new content beyond gameplay mechanics. While players appreciate the new characters and missions, they express frustration with technical issues, such as freezing and UI problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable but in need of more substantial development and variety.
- “Like the new story and characters - Xperia Play.”
- “Unlike the PC expansion, there isn't a lot being added here on top of the base game - rather it is just 16 more missions to play, UI improvements, and some in-game fluff.”
- “I crave more missions for the campaign, but the new interface... hero/building panels now cover 40% of the screen.”
- “Great game, similar to the original version but with some minor improvements and new missions, of course.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some appreciate the nostalgic feel, others criticize it for being poorly balanced and overly loud compared to sound effects. Additionally, there are comments about the music being unremarkable and overshadowed by other audio elements. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a complement to the game's graphics and gameplay, but it lacks consistency and quality.
- “Love the old school graphics and music.”
- “Music is fine but no sound effects.”
- “Again, refined graphics and soundtrack complement a wide variety of original heroes, unique enemies, and addictive gameplay.”
- “The music is abysmal though, and the humor is a bit sexist and really lame.”
- “The sound is poorly balanced; the music is too loud, the effects are too quiet, and the sound of the goats is just as loud as the music.”
- “Music is fine but there are no sound effects.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its fun and challenging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and user-friendly interface. However, some users have experienced technical issues, such as freezing and crashing, which detracts from their enjoyment. Despite these problems, many find the gameplay engaging and unique.
- “This game is a lot of fun; I like the gameplay mechanics, and it can be very challenging.”
- “It has a very good user interface even on a small screen, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay mechanics are fun and challenging but not repetitive or frustrating.”
- “Fun, rich gameplay.”
- “I am a big fan of this game, but I'm facing a major problem: my phone freezes during gameplay and restarts. I feel like my money has been wasted, and I can't even play the game with the weather function on.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly slow and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay, leading to a lot of frustration and disappointment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly with impressive animations that enhance the overall experience, and its performance aligns well with the hardware capabilities.
- “It runs smoothly, and the animations on every single thing are incredible.”
- “Performance now actually matches the hardware.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end systems.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's humor, highlighting its funny texts and engaging dynamics that contribute to an enjoyable experience. The overall sentiment suggests a well-rounded blend of gameplay and comedic elements that resonate with players.
- “Easy playing, funny texts, good engine/dynamics... it's just an 'all in one' type.”
- “I also love their sense of humor.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express disappointment with the grinding aspect of the game, noting the removal of key locations and a more linear campaign compared to the original computer game. Additionally, the spell casting process is described as tedious, contributing to a less engaging experience overall.
- “But... four temples have been removed from existence, as well as the fairgrounds and most of the market-type buildings, which is way more disappointing than I would have thought. The campaign is much more linear than the computer game, where you could go in any direction at the start. Spell casting is quite tedious.”