Palace Rule

About

Palace Rule is a simulation game that offers a spectacular story set in a past palace. With sensational visuals, players can enjoy dressing up and exploring the palace while encountering gorgeous costumes and romantic entanglements. However, be prepared to be occasionally disturbed by ads. The game describes itself as a mobile dress-up game, inviting players to discover stunning outfits and fall in love in a historical setting.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 524 reviews

story32 positive mentions

monetization14 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and engaging storylines that captivate players.
There are many opportunities to earn in-game currency without spending real money, making it accessible for non-paying players.
The dress-up mechanics and character customization options are enjoyable and add a fun layer to the gameplay.

Customer support is virtually non-existent, leading to frustration when players encounter issues with their accounts.
Many players experience frequent disconnections and loading issues, making the game unplayable at times.
The game has a heavy pay-to-win aspect, with significant advantages given to players who spend money, creating an uneven playing field.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
52%
4%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and interesting narrative, with many players appreciating the romantic and dramatic elements. However, some users find the progression frustratingly slow and complicated, often requiring real money to advance, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, issues like data loss and confusing gameplay mechanics can hinder players' enjoyment of the storyline.
- “This is definitely one of the better games in this genre, the storyline is interesting, the visuals are great and the gameplay is engaging.”
- “Art is beautiful, the storyline is fascinating, the characters are colorful and individual in charm.”
- “It's an amazing captivating story.”
- “The story is taking me forever to get through.”
- “If you cannot afford to pay real money to buy game money, it takes forever to build game resources to continue storyline play.”
- “However, my account got logged out this morning and when I relogged in, the whole story restarted again!”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the lovely artwork and well-designed visuals. However, some criticisms arise regarding inconsistencies in character art and allegations of artwork being copied from other games. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, there are mixed feelings about their originality and execution.
- “This is definitely one of the better games in this genre, the storyline is interesting, the visuals are great and the gameplay is engaging.”
- “The graphics are quite lovely and the outfits are gorgeous; the top-up rewards are amazing, but not necessarily required to enjoy gameplay.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the storyline is amazing as well!”
- “To me, there is a lot of stolen artwork.”
- “For some reason the artwork didn't match the game character art and this game feels like a ripoff of Legend of the Phoenix.”
- “Bad graphics, gameplay is difficult and doesn't flow right, loads of pop-ups to buy game items.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
6%
82%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the absence of ads and finding the gameplay enjoyable despite misleading advertisements. However, some players express frustration over the high costs of in-app purchases for new outfits, indicating a mixed experience with the game's monetization strategy. Overall, while the game is fun and ad-free, the discrepancy between the actual gameplay and the promotional ads has led to disappointment among some users.
- “It's amazing and there are no ads!”
- “It's so good for me; I have no ads.”
- “False and misleading ads really upset me.”
- “Sad because I actually would have played this if the ads had been truthful.”
- “There are in-app purchases.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging mechanics and controls, while others criticize it for feeling basic and not aligning with advertised features. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing the judging mechanic and addressing issues with player interactions. Despite these concerns, many appreciate the game's visuals and outfit designs.
- “This is definitely one of the better games in this genre, the storyline is interesting, the visuals are great and the gameplay is engaging.”
- “Okay, I previously gave 2 stars because of a top-up issue, but since customer service helped and resolved it, I give this game a 4 because I do like the outfit designs and gameplay style.”
- “It has good graphics and perfect outfits and really good controls; unlike other games I've played, it also has very good gameplay.”
- “This one kinda feels basic and I downloaded it from an ad that doesn't even show the gameplay.”
- “3 days of gameplay was all it took for me to hate this game.”
- “Gameplay is absolutely nothing like the ads.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with many users reporting severe lag, glitches, and screen issues that hinder gameplay, particularly at the title screen. While some players enjoy the overall experience, they note that frequent bugs and translation errors detract from the enjoyment, indicating a need for improvements in stability.
- “The game is extremely laggy for some reason, and I can't even get past the title screen. When I can, the game is super laggy and buggy, with screens multiplying, and overall it won't let me play the game.”
- “It's like RPG + otome + dress-up queen + multiplayer competition, and it even has mini-games and many cool things, but there are tons of major glitches, button sensitivity problems, poor translations of crucial instructions, and many improvable areas.”
- “It's a wonderful game, but I have experienced a few glitches every now and then.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of enjoyable voice performances and intentionally poor ones that contribute to its comedic charm. Players find the overall experience to be so amusingly flawed that it elevates the game's appeal, with some even rating it as hilariously bad yet lovable.
- “A couple of the voices were great (thinking of Arigun), and some were so terrible as to be funny.”
- “This game is hilariously bad, 11/10, love it.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent, with some users experiencing lag and difficulty accessing certain options, while others report smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay.
- “The game is a lot of fun and runs smoothly.”
- “The game's performance is not what I expected; it's quite laggy and sometimes difficult to access certain gameplay options.”
- “I frequently experience lag, which makes the game frustrating to play.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to slow response times and unresponsive controls.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and peaceful qualities, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience and complementing the interesting storyline. Players recommend it as a perfect backdrop for a fun and calming gaming session.
- “A very relaxing game to play, with peaceful background music and a super interesting storyline. I would definitely recommend trying it out for yourself.”
- “The music is super peaceful; it's a very fun game to pass the time!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning art and breathtaking design, with each character possessing a unique charm that stands out, especially for a mobile title.
- “The art is absolutely gorgeous, the character design is breathtaking, and each character has their own special charm that is so unique for a mobile game.”