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Monarchy

79%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, story
79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

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Unleash your strategic brilliance in this 2D side-scrolling strategy game, where you must build a base, manage resources, explore the mysterious forest and conquer your enemies. - Create an army that will follow you and bid your command! - Defend your base every night. - Siege mechanics where you battle against siege rams, towers and catapults. - Explore the mysterious forest and uncover it's sec…

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • It offers a quick and engaging survival challenge, encouraging players to balance resources effectively.
  • The gameplay is addictive and fun, with a simple control scheme that allows for deep strategic planning.
  • The game is criticized for being too similar to the Kingdom series, lacking innovation and quality of life features.
  • There are significant bugs and clunky controls that hinder the gameplay experience.
  • The difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially with the need to restart scenarios upon failure.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay closely mirrors the mechanics of the Kingdom series, making it accessible for players familiar with those titles, though it lacks detailed explanations, encouraging exploration. While the initial challenge and fun of discovering mechanics are noted, many players feel the gameplay becomes repetitive after a few sessions, and some mechanics from previous games in the series are missed. Overall, it is seen as a charming homage with potential, but ultimately basic and somewhat clunky.

    • “The influence is obvious right away, so you will not have to figure out the mechanics if you have played a similar game before.”
    • “Game is challenging and fun to explore the mechanics in the beginning.”
    • “Excellent homage to the Kingdom series and potential for introducing interesting gameplay concepts on top of genre-defining gameplay mechanics.”
    • “Just like the Kingdom series, it doesn't explain much about the game mechanics and it comes down to exploring a lot yourself.”
    • “But it feels like something is repeated after 5 to 10 times of gameplay.”
    • “Or maybe I just didn't understand a mechanic, but the game is pretty basic, pretty clunky, and undercooked.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received positive feedback for their charming and defined art style, which is often compared to "Kingdom: Classic" but with a cuter twist. While many players appreciate the visual appeal, some feel that the art style alone does not compensate for the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are noted for their relaxed and approachable nature, contributing to the game's overall aesthetic.

    • “I love the art style and graphics.”
    • “The art style doesn't carry it too much and the gameplay is not that much to speak about.”
    • “Very similar to Kingdom: Classic but with some altered mechanics and a much cuter art style.”
    • “Particularly liked the more defined art style with the relaxed and approachable nature of it whilst still having a fair degree of challenge to clear all the content!”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its minimal story, featuring only 3 or 4 missions, which leaves players wanting more narrative depth. Additionally, the clunky interface detracts from the overall experience, making it frustrating for users.

    • “While the game’s game modes add variety, its lack of a story and clunky interface can be frustrating.”
    • “It also looks like the game has only 3 or 4 missions.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally note that there are no grinding achievements in the game, suggesting a focus on more engaging gameplay rather than repetitive tasks. This approach may enhance the overall experience by minimizing the need for tedious grinding.

  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, with multiple users highlighting it as a standout feature. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.

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