Noble Fates

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Noble Fates is a single player survival role playing game. It was developed by Xobermon, LLC and was released on December 14, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Noble Fates" is a strategy game where you command a kingdom from the sky, building, crafting, farming, and defending your land. As a Demigod, you'll distribute wealth, foster relationships with neighbors, and loot or imprison others to augment your people's skills. The game features various activities and interaction with gods and other supernatural beings to maintain balance in this far-away land.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 993 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

grinding62 negative mentions

Charming graphics and humorous dialogue that adds personality to the characters.
Engaging gameplay with a unique blend of colony management and RPG elements, allowing players to control their leader in third person.
Active developer support with frequent updates and responsiveness to community feedback.

Micromanagement of character needs and relationships can be tedious and detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
AI pathfinding issues lead to characters getting stuck or not performing tasks efficiently.
Lack of character customization options at the start and overly complex dialogue mechanics can frustrate players.

gameplay
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is a unique blend of colony simulation and RPG mechanics, drawing comparisons to games like RimWorld and Dwarf Fortress, but with its own distinct features such as happiness mechanics and interpersonal relationships. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of gameplay options, they also note significant issues with bugs, micromanagement, and some mechanics feeling underdeveloped or overly complex. Overall, the game shows promise with its innovative ideas, but it requires further refinement and polish to fully realize its potential.
- “The mechanics are excellent, well-planned, well-executed, and mostly logical.”
- “Despite being in early access, Noble Fates has a surprising amount of polish and provides an engaging twist on the familiar colony-builder gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is outstanding; a really good civilization builder, with elements of RPG.”
- “Strange AI, errors, or weird building mechanics, I don't know.”
- “Buggy, pace too slow to progress, annoying micromanagement, UI and camera control lead to headache, world map is just an accessory, weird crafting and trade mechanics, and no magic.”
- “The learning system of the game makes little sense, especially for newcomers, and needs to be reworked. The idea that you need someone with the right skills to learn something is great, but the player should have some control over what they should research.”
graphics
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming and quirky art style, while others criticize the character models as unattractive or odd. Many find the world and building graphics appealing, but there are concerns about optimization and the overall aesthetic coherence, particularly regarding character visuals. Overall, the game's graphics are described as cute and engaging, though they may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prioritize character design.
- “I also personally really enjoy the graphics of the world.”
- “The art style is beautifully engaging and the effects are spot-on.”
- “The graphics are a lot easier on the eyes than RimWorld and it oozes personality.”
- “The idea of the game is great, but the thing I absolutely cannot get over is how ugly the character art style is.”
- “Graphics are not normally an issue for me, but if I'm going to be looking at my villagers/townsfolk in a colony sim on the regular, they have to at least be tolerable to look at and not make me want to bleach my eyes.”
- “But I can't get past the aesthetics of the character models; they are ugly as hell, and communication is an utter chore.”
story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the emergent storytelling and character interactions that add depth to gameplay, while others criticize the lack of a cohesive narrative and repetitive quest design. Many feel that the potential for a rich story is present but underdeveloped, with calls for more detailed quests and meaningful consequences for player choices. Overall, while there are moments of engaging storytelling, the game currently lacks a strong, overarching narrative and could benefit from additional content and refinement.
- “The story line is fun and interesting for the game, and all the wanderers and other kingdoms you meet add so much to the gameplay.”
- “What I like is that there are consequences to decisions; it feels like the story a character goes on has a bit more weight.”
- “The game gives a bit of backstory for your beginning characters, and your choices can have real impacts, which feels satisfying.”
- “Quests are currently a bit lackluster; they need more details in the quest description of 'why/what happened'.”
- “The names and storylines seem randomly computer generated; you can't even pick your own custom kingdom name.”
- “This is supposed to promote 'storytelling', but when all the story amounts to is a checklist of things that will give your characters PTSD (i.e., their friend died, you butchered an invader for food, they had to wear gloves...), then it soon becomes tiresome and you end up with your characters being in an irretrievable state of despair that no amount of fancy shelves, stone axes, and beds will allow them to recover from.”
grinding
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in managing relationships, farming, and crafting. Many express frustration with the micromanagement required for character happiness and resource management, which can detract from the enjoyment of gameplay. While some appreciate the complexity and depth of the systems, the consensus is that improvements are needed to streamline these processes and reduce the feeling of monotony.
- “The character progression system offers some choice but isn't tedious.”
- “The early game is great, but things get more and more tedious beyond that.”
- “The whole 'everyone has likes and dislikes and will only be happy when given the specific things they want' thing is just kind of tedious.”
- “Taking care of your subjects' needs and wants is very tedious right now, though.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and genuinely funny, particularly in the quirky dialogues and character interactions. While many appreciate the goofy and witty elements that enhance the gameplay experience, others criticize the presence of crude humor that feels unnecessary and unamusing. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy lighthearted, humorous content intertwined with kingdom-building mechanics.
- “I find the overall humor and NPC interactions funny; they are goofy as hell, and that's what makes them so great. Additionally, if someone does not like making conversations, it is not really an essential part of the game.”
- “The dialogues are blunt and have the vocabulary of a caveman, and it works so great. It's so charming; I absolutely love how the characters respond to each other in hilariously innocent ways.”
- “Highly recommended game to those who enjoy kingdom-building mixed with combat, and embedded with hilarious flair.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, especially on lower settings and during extended play sessions. While some users report decent performance on average rigs following recent updates, others highlight ongoing optimization needs, particularly for larger game elements. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game shows potential, it requires further optimization to enhance stability and frame rates.
- “The optimization is great and the performance flawless for any length of play session.”
- “Performance is decent on an average rig after a recent performance sprint by the developer and it will improve more in the future, I'm sure.”
- “Some minor performance issues but the dev team seems to be regularly working on it.”
- “But the game does need some heavy optimization.”
- “I can run Cyberpunk around 70-88 fps at ultra settings, but this game is so badly optimized that even at low settings you will still get low fps.”
- “In addition, optimization sucks.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and issues with AI and mechanics that hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the game's potential and note that it is relatively stable for an early access title, others find the frequent glitches and unbalanced elements frustrating. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further refinement to enhance the player experience.
- “Far too buggy; it has potential, but the constant crashes ruin the experience.”
- “Building, a core aspect of the game, is marred by buggy mechanics, particularly for those wanting to explore subterranean construction as dwarves.”
- “However, there are a few glitches in the foundation that can make a kingdom feel unplayable, which can pop up out of nowhere.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its soothing ambiance and immersive qualities, while others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. A few users noted that the soundtrack evokes nostalgia, but there are complaints about it not playing consistently and being overshadowed by in-game sounds. Overall, while some appreciate the music, others feel it could benefit from improvement or a more dynamic approach.
- “Music is soothing, great background ambiance.”
- “Bonus points for the soundtrack giving me OSRS vibes.”
- “The sounds and music are good and it has depth in the overall character making it feel immersive.”
- “The music is the worst I've heard in any game in recent memory.”
- “Should outsource it for a better soundtrack.”
- “I really did try to find the negatives, and besides the lack of info on some of the management tabs, my only real complaint is that the music doesn't play all the time.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional mechanics in "Noble Fates" both engaging and overwhelming, as managing the emotional states of characters can feel like a tightrope walk. While the intuitive interface allows for some control, many users express a desire for a reduction in the emotional neediness of the characters, as it can detract from the game's strengths. Despite these challenges, the game successfully fosters a deep emotional investment in its characters, making it unexpectedly addictive.
- “Though if you thought your Sims were needy, you're not prepared for the emotional tightrope your subjects in Noble Fates walk on a daily basis.”
- “The interface for this is intuitive enough, but the only reward you get is staving off an emotional breakdown for a few hours (that's in-game time).”
- “An unexpectedly addicting game where I somehow got emotionally invested in my characters.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its unique mechanics, such as world spawning and colony creation, which allow for new experiences with each playthrough. The steady introduction of new features and a robust mod library further enhance replay value, making it enjoyable even in early access. Overall, the intricate details and evolving gameplay contribute to a highly replayable experience.
- “I really like that you spawn a world, create colonies within that world, then can 'ascend' and create a new colony, leaving the old one behind. This will create such great replayability.”
- “There's a lot of little, intricate details in the inner workings of the game that make it flow nicely, and it has a ton of replayability that I feel games like this often lack.”
- “Not only do new features come online at a steady pace, the game is very replayable, and the large mod library adds even more depth.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its depth and engaging interactions, reminiscent of titles like RimWorld. However, some users find the cartoonish art style and character designs detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to take the characters seriously.
- “It goes RimWorld way, with deep character development and interactions.”
- “It's too cartoony to take seriously, with some of the ugliest character designs I have ever seen.”
- “The art style needs to fit the game, and characters need to feel alive.”
- “I will also talk about the character development and personalities.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being a cash grab, lacking meaningful content, and implementing a slow learning system that hinders player progress. Reviewers suggest that improvements, such as faster learning through collaboration, could enhance the experience.
- “Just another cash grab with no content really.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a light and enjoyable attitude, complemented by a visually appealing graphic style that enhances the overall experience.
- “I love the light-hearted atmosphere and the graphic style.”