Princess Tale
- May 9, 2021
- Gamepub
Princess Tale is a Role Playing Game with a good plot, spectacular mechanics, and fantastic graphics, despite being very grinding and buggy. In this game, idle princesses must take action, providing a unique twist to the typical RPG experience. Players should be prepared to engage in a challenging campaign filled with both quirks and quality gameplay.
Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and cute character designs that appeal to players.
- It offers a generous amount of rewards for new players, making it accessible for free-to-play users.
- The gameplay is engaging with various features, including mini-games and events that keep it interesting.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and connection issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Progression can become slow and tedious, especially for free-to-play players who may hit a paywall.
- Many players have noted that the game feels like a clone of AFK Arena, lacking originality in its mechanics and design.
- gameplay69 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple, addictive, and reminiscent of popular titles like AFK Arena, featuring cute characters and smooth mechanics. However, many users note that it lacks originality, often feeling like a clone with repetitive elements and limited content. While the game is praised for being free-to-play friendly and having enjoyable events, some players express a desire for more diverse mechanics and improvements to keep the gameplay engaging over time.
“The game mechanics are simple and the developer is very generous.”
“This is the smoothest 2D anime gameplay that I have ever played.”
“Pretty well designed, cute and smooth gameplay with a lot of events and rewards for gacha rolls; highly recommended.”
“Gameplay is almost non-existent and content is barren though.”
“Gameplay got extremely stale after the second day.”
“Gameplay is bland; just another AFK Arena copy.”
- graphics69 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and charming aesthetic, with many users appreciating the character designs and artwork. However, some players have noted issues with optimization, leading to lag and performance problems, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, while the visuals are appealing and contribute to the game's enjoyment, there are calls for improvements in performance and additional customization options.
“Love the game 💕 it has cute graphics, voice actors, and beautifully drawn characters.”
“Characters are relatable and super cute, drop rates are reasonable, tons of content with buttery smooth graphics and UI.”
“I love the art and graphics; they are so cute.”
“Character designs are nice, but the generic late 2010s anime art style kind of ruins it.”
“I've played games with better graphics and a larger file size with more effects on screen that don't crash at all.”
“Okay game, easy to learn and play, very similar to other games, basic graphics, nothing really to wow the player or make the player want to play this game, does have daily rewards just like other games.”
- story39 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as basic and repetitive, often relying on familiar tropes like "saving the world" and lacking depth, with much of the narrative conveyed through text rather than engaging cutscenes. While some players appreciate the character backstories and find the overall premise interesting, many express a desire for more lore and variety in the storytelling, as well as improvements in pacing and accessibility for free-to-play users. Overall, the visuals and character designs are praised, but the narrative experience leaves room for enhancement.
“Not to mention the storyline is quite unique.”
“I love the quick battles, the cute little monsters, and of course all the princesses and their storylines!”
“This seems a lot like AFK Arena, but I love the character designs and the storyline is very interesting and creative.”
“The story is a basic 'save the world from the big bad' trope but with princesses.”
“Not much to this game; you just progress through a repetitive story with no real variation to it. You don't really control the characters; you just kind of watch things happen.”
“There isn't really any story if that's what you were looking for.”
- character development13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Character development in this game is primarily reflected through its charming and unique character designs, which are often praised for their appeal despite being somewhat generic and reminiscent of late 2010s anime styles. While the art and character aesthetics stand out, many reviewers note that the overall character development lacks depth, with limited variety in character models and gameplay mechanics. Ultimately, the character design serves as a highlight, but it does not significantly enhance the game's originality or depth compared to other titles in the genre.
“The character design is great, not too sexy but proportional.”
“Your typical gacha AFK heroes or girls x battle type game, with guilds, dispatch quests, colosseum, tower, etc. The super cute art and nice character designs are what make this game stand out; it has been lovely to play so far.”
“This seems a lot like AFK Arena, but I love the character designs and the storyline is very interesting and creative.”
“There's genuinely no reason to play this game over other idle games, besides maybe the character design, but even that is mediocre.”
“Aside from the character designs and such, this game is an exact copy.”
“Nice gameplay, but not optimal due to lag. The character design is too simple, with only one model for mage and one model for warrior, making it feel like champions just change clothes and wigs.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally seen as manageable, especially for new players, but can become tedious over time, particularly when trying to rank up elite units or progress through increasingly difficult stages. While some players find the grind rewarding and achievable without spending money, others feel it may eventually lead to a paywall for significant progress. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, though it may require some patience and daily engagement to fully enjoy.
“The gacha isn't bad, but needing exact copies of a princess to raise its rank can be tedious if you focus on elite units.”
“Because stages are greatly increasing for each chapter completed, which makes it really grindy.”
“It gets tedious in the long run and will be forced to pay to progress.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players have not encountered significant issues, others have experienced severe stability problems, including freezing and force closures, leading to a general recommendation against playing until these issues are resolved. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for a significant portion of the player base.
“It's a good game all in all, but it is pretty buggy.”
“Freezes in the prologue as soon as the first character gets her ability.”
“Crashes frequently, similar to many other games like it and buggy; don't recommend in the slightest, uninstall immediately.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, heavily relying on in-app purchases to enhance gameplay and draw higher-ranked heroes. Players express frustration over the pay-to-win mechanics, feeling that the game favors those who spend significantly, while others note a lack of engaging events or rewards. Additionally, some users are disappointed by the limited payment options for in-app purchases.
“It has no ads, and I never had to spend money on it to advance.”
“My most major complaint, which brings me to 1 star, is that I cannot pay for in-app purchases using a PayPal platform or Google Pay.”
“This game is a cash grab.”
“It's a typical cash grab gacha game.”
“Well, at first it's enjoyable, but then I realize that this game has the same system as AFK Arena and... well... no interesting events, no amazing rewards, it's just... typically a cash grab game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute characters and entertaining mini-games. The Russian localization, despite being poorly executed, adds an unexpected layer of hilarity. However, some users express frustration with certain game mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The beautiful artwork combined with the hilariously poor Russian localization adds a unique charm to the game.”
“A great and funny game filled with mini-games and adorable characters.”
“Cute and funny!”
“One star because the summon is trash; the only time you get a purple is 1 in 100. It's not funny at all.”
“The jokes in this game fall flat and feel forced, making the humor more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the humor is stale and lacks creativity, leaving me disappointed.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, players express mixed feelings about optimization; while some experience significant lag and frame rate drops that hinder gameplay, others find the game well-optimized for older devices, particularly praising the character design.
“Cute character design, well optimized for even my older phone.”
“This game has a bit of lag; the FPS drops too often. It really needs optimization to make it smoother and reduce lag.”
“Needs a bit of optimization when it comes to the quests.”
“This game has a bit of lag; the FPS drops too often. It really needs optimization to make it smoother and reduce the lag.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its warm and charming qualities, which complement the game's cute princess theme.
“The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the experience.”
“I love the warm music and the cute princess theme.”
“This game has great music that I really enjoy.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's simple design complements its bright and fun atmosphere, creating an engaging and enjoyable environment for players.
“The simple design of the game perfectly complements the bright and fun atmosphere of the background.”
“The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“Every element of the environment contributes to a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”