- April 16, 2014
- Frogdice, Inc
- 8h median play time
ReignMaker
Platforms
About
ReignMaker is a single-player historical role-playing game that combines match-3, tower defense, city building, and political strategy elements. Over 8 hours, players lead their kingdom against the Void Army, using match-3 and tower defense skills, as well as political decisions, to access more powerful spells, troops, and gear. With 50 towers, 20 spells, 10 troops, 12 implements of war, and millions of story possibilities, ReignMaker offers deep strategy and cultural customization.











- The game combines match-3 gameplay with tower defense and city management, creating a unique and engaging experience.
- Players appreciate the humor and whimsical storytelling elements, particularly the policy decisions that affect the town.
- The gameplay is addictive, with many players finding themselves hooked and enjoying the challenge of the battles.
- The game suffers from a grindy resource management system that can feel tedious and reminiscent of mobile games.
- Some players experience difficulty spikes and unplayable boards, leading to frustration during battles.
- The graphics and overall polish are considered lacking, with some reviewers noting it feels outdated.
- gameplay158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of this match-3 game combines elements of tower defense and city management, offering a unique twist on traditional mechanics. While the core match-3 mechanics are engaging and addictive, many players find the overall gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in the city-building aspects. Additionally, the reliance on time-based resource gathering and some clunky mechanics detracts from the experience, making it feel more like a mobile game than a fully developed PC title.
“Gameplay consists of defending your castle by matching various tiles which shoot attacks towards the incoming enemies.”
“One of the best uses of the match-3 mechanic I have ever seen.”
“The match-3 gameplay itself is quite fun; each match you make sends out energy bolts to attack the waves of enemies coming at your tower from the other side of the screen.”
“Not a bad idea to bring something new to match 3, however in the end there's just not much to the core gameplay.”
“The gameplay is repetitive, with almost no strategy involved, and boring levels.”
“Reignmaker, however, plays like a mobile game trying to be a full PC game - the gameplay just feels too sluggish and unresponsive with a mouse and the unnecessary time delay mechanics just feel tagged on.”