Princess Battles

About

"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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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and cute character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The card battle system is fun and adds a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for some strategic elements.
There are multiple endings and bonus stories that provide replayability and keep the game engaging.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to a feeling of insufficient content.
Character development is shallow, making it difficult to connect with the love interests and other characters.
The inability to build your own deck and the simplicity of the card battles can be frustrating for players seeking more depth.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally considered decent but simplistic, revolving around a spoiled princess who feels threatened by a virtuous citizen named Olivia. While the narrative includes charming and quirky elements, it lacks depth and development, leaving players wanting more. Despite its shortcomings, the game creatively integrates card battles and humor, making it enjoyable for fans of the otome genre.
- “The artwork is very nice, and the main story and story arcs are well done. The card battles are slightly repetitive, but the difficulty progression is good, especially the first time through.”
- “Tournaments, black market card trading, demonic overlords, card battle schools—these ridiculous ideas 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.”
- “Honestly, as a story, the game suffers a little for being just that.”
- “Don't expect much more story than, 'I'm not letting Olivia take my place!'”
- “Needs more story.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Princess Battles is praised for its fresh and hilarious take on the otome genre, combining card battles with quirky humor and charming character interactions. The game's ability to evoke laughter through its silly story and unique voice effects enhances the overall experience, making it a standout title that appeals to fans of visual novels. Reviewers emphasize that the humor alone makes it a worthwhile addition to any gaming library.
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 artwork is creative and the card game contains cards that remind me of the Princess Maker series.”
- “The graphics are average.”
- “The artwork is creative, but the overall graphics feel lacking.”
- “The graphics do not meet my expectations for a modern game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 there are 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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is considered decent but is hindered by its short length and shallow characterizations, leading some players to view it as more of a proof of concept rather than a fully realized experience, resulting in feelings of wasted investment.
- “Decent gameplay, but the game is so short and the characterizations are so shallow that it's more of a good proof of concept.”
- “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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through creative character design, particularly in how the game incorporates strawberries into the princess's outfits, adding a whimsical and amusing touch to her evolution throughout the game.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its quality and contribution to the overall experience.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music adds so much depth and emotion to the gameplay.”