Paper Kingdom

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Paper Kingdom is a single player survival city builder game with medieval and historical themes. It was developed by obece and was released on September 20, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Paper Kingdom is a colony management game. Starting as a nomadic tribe your job is to turn your settlement into an empire. Gather resources from cards like Forest, Quarry, Mine and Sea. Craft items and assign jobs for your settlers. Build structures to progress your settlement. Produce goods and trade them for Coins. Handle dynamic game events. Explore new cards and fight off inva…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features very clean thematic art and immersive music that enhances the medieval vibe.
The card and grid-based management system is responsive and allows for meaningful automation, making resource management enjoyable.
The developer is active and responsive to feedback, showing promise for future updates and improvements.

Combat lacks depth and strategy, relying heavily on RNG, which can make it frustrating and repetitive.
Progression feels linear and quick, leading to a lack of content and limited gameplay options after reaching the endgame.
The interface can be cluttered and difficult to manage as the settlement expands, making it hard to keep track of everything.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by linear progression and a focus on resource management, primarily revolving around optimizing food consumption and managing a simplistic combat system. While some players find enjoyment in the mechanics and visual appeal, others criticize the repetitive tasks and lack of engaging challenges, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite initial confusion, many players appreciate the game's mechanics, particularly seasonal changes affecting gameplay.
- “The game is just a pleasure to work with and watch, and even with simple gameplay, I find a few hours go by and I'm smiling and having fun.”
- “I was pretty confused at the beginning, but after a while I understood the mechanics.”
- “I like the mechanics of things shutting down in winter, like the farms, and maybe increase food consumption for the winter?”
- “You just wait until you have enough resources to progress - there is only linear progression, and the only real gameplay is to optimize food consumption by unequipping and equipping gear and then some management related to a very boring combat system.”
- “I was pretty confused at the beginning but after a while I understood the mechanics.”
- “Mechanically the game is pretty close.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its clean, thematic quality that enhances the medieval atmosphere, with sound effects dynamically changing to reflect the player's surroundings, creating an immersive experience. However, some users note that the game can be quite quiet, suggesting the addition of background music while playing. Overall, the combination of art and music contributes significantly to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “Between the art, music choice, and sleek design, I love the look of this game.”
- “Tldr; very clean thematic art and music really fits the medieval vibe.”
- “The game is also very quiet, so I recommend having some background music on as you play.”
- “The music and sound effects change to match the area of the play area or situation you find yourself in (very immersive); scrolling down the play area of the kingdom fades between music you'll hear wood being chopped near the forest fading into tavern background noise when you pass your inns.”
- “The game is also very quiet, so I recommend having some background music on as you play.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their clean and slick design, with users noting that the foundational elements are well-executed even in this early stage of development. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's concept.
- “At this early stage of development, the basics are all done smoothly and the layout and visuals are pretty clean and slick.”
- “Good concept and very nice graphics.”
story
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The game aims to deliver a more narrative-driven experience compared to Stacklands, focusing on a richer and more engaging storyline.
- “It tries to be more story-heavy than Stacklands.”