Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
- January 1, 2016
- Remar Games
Get on Steam"Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt" is a charming 2D pixel art adventure game. As Princess Remedy, players explore a whimsical world, healing injured creatures with a variety of potions. Along the way, players will uncover the story of a cursed kingdom and its inhabitants, solving puzzles and battling enemies in a unique blend of action and RPG elements. The game features a light-hearted, humorous tone with hand-drawn animations and a catchy soundtrack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is cute, fun, and features charming art and entertaining dialogue, reminiscent of classic retro games.
- It offers a unique gameplay experience with tactical fights, a level-up system, and the ability to marry characters, adding replay value.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the gameplay, making it a nostalgic experience for players.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including low frame rates, blurriness, and crashes, which can render it unplayable for some users.
- It is very short, typically taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- The story is minimal and lacks depth, with little character development and limited replay value beyond the initial playthrough.
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its nostalgic quality and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the gameplay. It is described as charming and fun, contributing significantly to the overall experience, with some ratings as high as 10/10. Overall, the music enhances the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.
“An amusing throwback to the video games of old, especially the music!”
“It's amazing and fun, and it has very charming art and entertaining dialogue, unique gameplay, a nice story for what it is and great music to boot.”
“Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt is a pretty fun game with great music.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is minimal yet engaging, featuring a charming quest that is well-executed within a unique world. While the plot doesn't take itself too seriously, it is complemented by entertaining dialogue, appealing art, and enjoyable music. Overall, the narrative is simple but adds to the game's fun and stylish atmosphere.
“Neat idea for a story and world executed really well.”
“It's amazing and fun, and it has very charming art and entertaining dialogue, unique gameplay, a nice story for what it is and great music to boot.”
“The plot doesn't take itself too seriously, but the game itself is still packed with a fun sense of style.”
“Her friend had the same mission, but she didn't finish the job and never came home.”
“Little to no story.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and fun, featuring unique mechanics centered around healing the world, complemented by a charming art style and a nostalgic soundtrack. Players find it engaging and entertaining, with a solid concept and enjoyable dialogue, resulting in an overall positive experience rated 8/10.
“It's amazing and fun, and it has very charming art and entertaining dialogue, unique gameplay, a nice story for what it is, and great music to boot.”
“Absolutely loved the gameplay as well.”
“It is a simple game, but is really fun, has a good concept about a healer healing the world that is hurt, also has simple mechanics and a nostalgic soundtrack.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often compared to Undertale, featuring original, cute characters and witty dialogue that enhances the retro style. Players find the humor to be a standout aspect, making the game enjoyable despite its short length. Overall, it is described as addictively fun and charmingly humorous.
“The humor reminds me of Undertale, but manages to stay original.”
“This is a retro style game with cute characters and funny dialogue.”
“[b]Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt[/b] is addictively fun, humorous, and cute!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through tactical fights that are both challenging and relaxing, with no penalties for failure, alongside various difficulty modes, secrets, and multiple endings. However, some users feel that overall replay value is limited, rating it as low as 4/10.
“Tactical fights with infinite replayability (no deaths or penalties) will challenge but at the same time relax and entertain you.”
“Not much replay value.”
“Replay value: 4/10.”
“And even then, there's some replay value added by difficulty modes, secrets, and many different endings.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as retro yet crisp, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Overall, users rate the graphics at 7/10, appreciating the combination of music, graphics, and game engine quality.
“The retro graphics are fun and crisp.”
“The music, graphics, and game engine are really nice.”
