Princess Battles
- April 13, 2015
- Nekomura Games
Get on Steam"Princess Battles" is a visual novel and card battle game where you help Princess Lillian defend her title by competing in raising sim-themed card battles against rival ladies. Each victory awards you with a new outfit and new cards are gradually unlocked. Your choices and card battling skills determine one of several possible endings in this game with four romanceable male characters. Freeplay mode becomes available after completing the main story.
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Reviews
- Charming art style and likable characters, particularly the main character Lillian, who shows character growth.
- The card battles add a fun and engaging element to the gameplay, providing a nice change of pace.
- Multiple endings and bonus stories enhance replayability, making it enjoyable for fans of visual novels.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in around 3 to 8 hours, leading to feelings of disappointment regarding its length.
- Character development is shallow, leaving players wanting more depth and interaction with the love interests.
- The card battle system can feel simplistic and luck-based, with some players finding it lacking in challenge and strategy.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as decent and charming, featuring a quirky blend of card battles and visual novel elements that embrace humor and creativity. While the main narrative and character arcs are well-executed, some players feel the overall story is short and could benefit from more depth, especially given the game's price. The gameplay involves navigating dialogue choices and card battles, with additional content unlocked after completing character routes.
“Artwork is very nice, the main story and story arcs are well done. Card battles are slightly repetitive, but the difficulty progression is good, especially the first time through.”
“Tournaments, black market card trading, demonic overlords, and card battle schools are all ridiculous ideas that click together and work mostly because the story never takes itself too seriously.”
“Princess Battles is a charming, quirky, totally enjoyable little card battle/visual novel hybrid that, despite a silly story and simple gameplay, stands as a shining example of how creativity and humor can make a smaller title more fun than flashier games in the genre.”
“The game consists of visiting various areas and selecting dialogue choices between characters to further the plot with card battles sprinkled in.”
“Needs more story.”
“It's a lot of $$ to pay for a game that feels really short and lacking in story and card game play.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Princess Battles" is widely praised for its charm and silliness, making the game a standout in its genre. Reviewers highlight the creative and enjoyable blend of humor with gameplay, suggesting that the game's lighthearted approach significantly enhances the overall experience. Many agree that the humor alone makes it a worthwhile addition to any visual novel collection.
“This game is just... hilarious.”
“It's really, really funny and silly, and I love it.”
“Princess Battles is a charming, quirky, totally enjoyable little card battle/visual novel hybrid that, despite a silly story and simple gameplay, stands as a shining example of how creativity and humor can make a smaller title more fun than flashier games in the genre.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users praising its cute art style and creative artwork, particularly the variety of dresses for the main character. While some describe the graphics as average, many appreciate the overall aesthetic and the quality of the visuals in relation to the game's themes and mechanics.
“It's a cute game and has a nice art style!”
“The graphics are pretty, and I love the different dresses for the main character!”
“The graphics are average.”
“The artwork is creative and the card game contains cards that remind me of the Princess Maker series.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, featuring over two dozen achievements and multiple branching dialogue paths that encourage players to explore different outcomes and unlock all endings. Additionally, the option to pursue various characters adds further incentive for multiple playthroughs.
“There is plenty of replayability, with over two dozen achievements leading through most of the branching dialogue paths and in-game events.”
“There's significant replay value if you want to unlock all the endings.”
“On the plus side, it has replay value since it features several characters you can pursue.”
“There's some replay value (if you want to unlock all the endings).”
“On the plus side, it has replay value since it has several characters you can pursue.”
“There is plenty of replayability, however, with over two dozen achievements leading through most of the branching dialogue paths and in-game events.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered decent but is hindered by its brevity and shallow character development, leading some players to feel that it serves more as a proof of concept rather than a fully realized experience, resulting in a sense of wasted investment.
“Decent gameplay, but the game is so short and the characterizations so shallow that it's more of a good proof of concept.”
“But actual gameplay is so short I can't help but feel like I've wasted my money.”
