Medieval Dynasty

Medieval dynasty is a fun, relaxing survival RPG, even if it's not always exciting.

87%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 14,501 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

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Medieval Dynasty is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game. It was developed by Render Cube and was released on September 23, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Medieval Dynasty is a single-player and co-op platformer game with a good plot, sensational gameplay, wonderful visuals, and phenomenal music. You start as a farmer or hunter, building and improving your house, convincing people to join your village, and ensuring the continuity of your dynasty. The game features an expansive, open world with harsh medieval conditions, making for a unique genre combination."

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story439 positive mentions

grinding1.4k negative mentions

story
2,801 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of "Medieval Dynasty" has received mixed reviews from players. While some appreciate the basic narrative and character interactions, many criticize the quests for being repetitive and primarily consisting of fetch tasks that require extensive travel across the map. The lack of voice acting and the simplistic dialogue detract from the overall immersion, leading some players to feel that the story is underdeveloped and lacks depth. Overall, while the game offers a framework for storytelling, it often feels more like a survival and building simulator with a thin narrative layer rather than a fully fleshed-out RPG experience.
- “The story is actually quite nice, if I do say so myself, and the twist at the end of the story is wild.”
- “The quests and stories are interesting, the use of the English language (translations) are extremely good.”
- “The story is deep and hilarious at times.”
- “The quests are so lackluster it made me want to get drunk until I forgot about it.”
- “The main quest felt like it was slapped together by a bot.”
- “The story is weak.”
gameplay
1,607 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Medieval Dynasty" has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating its blend of survival, crafting, and town management mechanics, but also criticizing its grindy nature and lack of depth in certain areas. While many enjoy the immersive graphics and the satisfaction of building a village, others find the mechanics repetitive and the progression slow, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, the game shows promise with its unique features and potential for future updates, but it currently struggles with balancing and engaging gameplay.
- “The gameplay is balanced and provides a perfect combination of construction, farming, and resource management.”
- “With its dynamic survival mechanics, expansive open world, compelling building and crafting systems, strategic leadership challenges, and cooperative multiplayer experience, the game delivers an authentic and enjoyable journey through the middle ages.”
- “The strategic layer adds depth to the gameplay, making each choice a crucial aspect of the dynasty's long-term success.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it was very grindy and there wasn't much motivation to keep playing.”
- “They have added some truly malicious game mechanic where walking into a tree which has already fallen and is completely on the ground causes instant death.”
- “The gameplay loop gets boring after about 2 hours of building and 10 minutes of exploring.”
grinding
1,418 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The aspect of "grinding" in the game has received mixed feedback from players. Many find the resource gathering, crafting, and farming mechanics to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often leading to a sense of monotony as players spend significant time running between locations and performing similar tasks. However, some players appreciate the grind as a necessary part of the survival and village-building experience, noting that it can be rewarding and satisfying once they establish their settlements and automate tasks with villagers. Overall, while the grinding can be overwhelming, it also contributes to the game's immersive medieval atmosphere for those who enjoy such gameplay.
- “There is a grind element for progression but it's not tedious and plays well with the storyline.”
- “The game is not tedious; somehow it has another proposal and the time goes differently in it.”
- “I must say the take on survival and management sim in this is stunning so far, the crafting is not tedious like so many and it feels rewarding quickly.”
- “Running back and forth between villages quickly gets tedious and uninteresting.”
- “The core gameplay loop is reliant on a heavy grind, and in combination with a low difficulty this makes the game feel tedious.”
- “You spend half your time traversing from A to B, and the other half grinding for resources in a not-so-exciting environment.”
graphics
1,262 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, effectively bringing the medieval setting to life. Many players appreciate the immersive atmosphere created by the graphics, which are often compared favorably to titles like "Kingdom Come: Deliverance." However, some users have noted performance issues and a desire for more variety in aesthetic elements, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, there is room for improvement in optimization and diversity.
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the medieval setting to life with meticulous attention to detail.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is super interesting, I've been playing this all week.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is fun, and I'm enjoying the quests/storyline which helps add in something different.”
- “Graphics are poor, game runs choppy on RTX 3080, no thanks it's 2023.”
- “I refunded after witnessing the poor graphics and very difficult to learn game mechanics. The textures and physics are fairly unrealistic for a game released in 2021.”
- “The graphics are noticeably above-average for the genre, but the animations and refinements could certainly be welcome.”
music
359 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as immersive and fitting for the medieval setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere with its relaxing and beautiful melodies. However, many players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive and lacks variety, with some tracks feeling out of place during certain gameplay moments. While the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, there is a strong desire for more diverse tracks to maintain engagement over longer play sessions.
- “With impressive visuals, an immersive soundtrack, and a narrative extending beyond the main quest, it stands as a memorable gaming journey.”
- “The attention to detail extends to the sound design as well, with a captivating soundtrack and ambient sounds that perfectly complement the immersive experience.”
- “The music adds so much realism to the game that you can easily spend hours in this game without realizing it.”
- “The only con is that the music can get very repetitive and it will burrow itself in your brain and haunt you in your dreams.”
- “The music is humdrum and I usually turn off the music sound during gameplay.”
- “One of the more underwhelming aspects of this game is the music, which is rather boring and generic.”
stability
319 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting a variety of bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer and co-op modes. While some users have noted that the game runs smoothly and has few major issues, others have experienced significant problems, including game freezes and unresponsive NPCs. Overall, it appears that while the game shows promise and is enjoyable, it still requires considerable polish and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience.
- “This game is as bug free as any I have ever played.”
- “I am amazed that in 30 hours there were no freezes, black screens, or any crashes.”
- “On top of that, it actually feels stable, well thought out, and nice to play (not the buggy mess many games turn out to be), and it looks great as well.”
- “In its current state, the game is very buggy.”
- “The game encounters significant challenges with glitches and AI behaviors, greatly impacting the immersion and overall gameplay experience.”
- “This game is a buggy mess.”
optimization
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly as their settlements grow in size. While some users report smooth gameplay and good performance on various hardware setups, others highlight stuttering, crashes, and poor frame rates, especially in populated areas. Overall, there is a consensus that while the game shows potential, it requires further optimization and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience.
- “There is so much to do and so far everything is very smooth, well optimized and bug-free which is remarkable nowadays!”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the assets appear to be well-enough optimized, smooth and richly textured even on my somewhat mid-range graphics card (GTX 1660), and the game's ever-changing seasons never fail to visually impress.”
- “I'll start with some good things, something I noticed right away is that the game is really well optimized for being early access; I by no means have a top-of-the-line computer so I really appreciated this.”
- “The game's performance is pretty rough right now, but it does look amazing overall.”
- “This game is poorly optimized; I cannot seem to get a steady frame rate.”
- “Terrible optimization that completely ruins the whole experience of the game.”
atmosphere
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful graphics, immersive sound design, and detailed medieval settings, which create a captivating and relaxing experience. Players appreciate the authentic day-night cycle and ambient sounds that enhance the overall ambiance, although some note that NPC interactions and animations can detract from the immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is described as soothing and engaging, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The fine details of architecture and nature allow you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of medieval times, and the day-night cycle adds an authentic touch of realism.”
- “The game boasts breathtaking landscapes, meticulously crafted character models, and atmospheric lighting that paint a vivid picture of the medieval era.”
- “Whether you find yourself lost in the sprawling wilderness or engaging in the bustling activities of a lively village, the sights and sounds of medieval dynasty create a truly magical atmosphere.”
- “Then you also have these weird animations and sounds when crafting items, which completely destroys the atmosphere.”
- “The villagers are extremely lacking in communication, everyone walks and is silent like dumb, this causes severe damage to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Bad sound design and extremely limited NPC actions makes the game's environment and atmosphere remarkably boring.”
humor
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of quirky, often cringe-worthy jokes and amusing NPC interactions that can elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the clever dialogue and humorous quests, though some find the humor can become repetitive or juvenile over time. Overall, the game successfully incorporates a lighthearted tone, with many players enjoying the comedic elements despite some minor bugs that add to the hilarity.
- “Do read the quests, they are hilarious!”
- “The lines of NPCs and lines in conversations of the main storyline are hilarious.”
- “The humor in quests and character interactions is just right for me.”
- “Just go back and talk to him again and you find out how unfunny he is.”
- “The village construction looks nice, but has a lot of flaws in terms of being unfunny and useless micromanagement (you need to manually change every seasonal job like herbalist, fields, farms, farmers, etc., instead of making settings for the seasons).”
- “Survival is also okay-ish, except it is probably too easy to stay alive, build stuff, etc. Grinding is not too bad, I've seen worse, and yet it is not funny either.”
replayability
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag among users, with some praising its sandbox nature and expansive buildable areas that offer significant replay value, while others criticize the linear storyline and limited map variety, which hinder replayability. Many players express hope for future updates and mods to enhance replayability, indicating that the potential for varied gameplay exists but is not fully realized yet. Overall, while some find the game endlessly replayable, others feel it lacks sufficient content to sustain long-term engagement.
- “The maps are very generous in terms of buildable area, which gives it a lot of replayability.”
- “Great game, it's still being worked on, it's realistic (but not in a frustrating manner), it's replayable, and there's plenty to do even after you complete the main storyline.”
- “The replayability is high as you have a large map and all sorts of places you can build things on, from mountains to next to lakes.”
- “At 28 hours, I just finished the main quest and I'm a little skeptical there is a lot of replayability.”
- “You have just one premade map with the same quests, so there is basically zero replayability.”
- “The storyline is linear, it is a single map, you can go where you want and build where you want for the most part, but there is no replayability here.”
emotional
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its immersive and wholesome experience, allowing players to engage in heartwarming activities like building a home, raising a family, and fostering a sense of community. While many players appreciate the emotional depth and rewarding nature of these interactions, some express frustration with certain design choices that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully evokes feelings of nostalgia and joy, despite occasional technical issues.
- “A heartfelt thank you to Render Cube for reviving our cherished memories in your game.”
- “The ability to watch your virtual son grow adds a layer of depth and emotional attachment to the game.”
- “Medieval Dynasty is a slow game that favors long play sessions; it's truly heartwarming to see your small clearing in the forest grow into a village.”
monetization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing concerns about potential cash grab tactics and misleading advertising, while others appreciate the absence of microtransactions and DLC, highlighting that the game is a complete purchase without additional costs. Many users feel that the game could have been a cash grab but instead shows signs of being a passion project, although there are still worries about its unfinished state and the quality of its promotional materials. Overall, the sentiment is divided, with some praising the straightforward pricing model and others criticizing the game's marketing and perceived lack of depth.
- “In fact, there is no monetization or DLC in this game besides the buy price (you get a full game with one purchase!) and I hope it stays that way.”
- “No microtransactions, thank you!”
- “=== Microtransactions / DLC Policy ===”
- “Cash grab”
- “I personally think it's pretty greedy and unappetizing to make a cash grab for a game that isn't feature complete.”
- “It seems like this game was going to be a quick cash grab that ended up getting really positive early reviews then coasted on that rep without improving gameplay.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in "Medieval Dynasty" is a mixed bag; while it offers a unique system where skills and stats can be passed down through generations, allowing for customization and varied gameplay experiences, some players find it lacking in depth and engagement. The character progression is tied to player choices and activities, providing a sense of growth, but many reviewers feel that the overall experience is hindered by a lack of meaningful quests and opportunities for divergent character creation. Overall, while the foundation for character development is present, it could benefit from more complexity and excitement to enhance player engagement.
- “While I'd love to see more skills added, the current system allows for a unique sense of character development, with stats even being passed down to the next generation.”
- “Character development is a notable feature of 'Medieval Dynasty.' As you shape your character's skills, attributes, and social standing, you'll notice the impact on interactions with other characters and the world at large.”
- “The character development and skills allow for customization and ensure that every player's game is different.”
- “Very dry character development, with no opportunity for divergent character creation.”
- “2 more points removed for both lackluster and few quests and side quests with little to no pertinence or impact on character development.”
- “The character development is early on in the cycle but so far it made a lot of sense to me and gives you that drip feed of progressing, which is nice though I can understand if a lot of folks find it a little bit grindy.”