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Reigns

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79%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
stability, optimization
93% User Score Based on 9,887 reviews
Critic Score 10%Based on 1 reviews

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Reigns is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Nerial and was released on August 11, 2016. It received negative reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Reigns is a strategy card game where you play as a monarch, making decisions by swiping left or right on cards. Each decision affects your kingdom's four pillars of power: the church, the people, the military, and the treasury. Your reign will end if any of these meters becomes too low or too high, and your ultimate goal is to maintain balance while surviving as many reigns as possible.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,887 reviews
humor408 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • Unique and engaging gameplay that combines decision-making with humor.
  • Great replay value with many different outcomes and scenarios.
  • Simple mechanics make it easy to pick up and play, perfect for short sessions.
  • Repetitive gameplay can lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • Some choices and their consequences are unclear, leading to frustration.
  • Technical issues such as screen scaling and game crashes on certain devices.
  • humor
    409 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and creativity, often blending absurdity with dark themes, making it both engaging and entertaining. Players appreciate the quirky characters, witty dialogue, and unexpected outcomes that contribute to a fun and addictive experience. While some note that the humor can become repetitive, the overall consensus is that it adds significant value to the gameplay, making it a worthwhile investment.

    • “Please don't let that dissuade you from giving it a try, as the art design and humor alone are worth the price of admission.”
    • “This game is hilariously absurd and engaging.”
    • “It's a simple, funny, brilliant game.”
  • gameplay
    293 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, primarily utilizing a swipe left/right decision-making system that offers depth and complexity beneath its straightforward surface. While many players appreciate the humor, creativity, and replayability, some note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time and that certain mechanics may not be immediately clear. Overall, it provides a fun, addictive experience that is well-suited for mobile play, though it may require some patience to fully grasp its intricacies.

    • “Engaging puzzle gameplay around balancing resources while also looking for opportunities to unlock new scenes; I had a lot of fun figuring it out.”
    • “The gameplay is deceptively simple, and the game is just all-around fun.”
    • “Great use of the left/right swipe mechanic to create a very funny choose-your-own-adventure game.”
    • “Its very boring after around 30 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “Gets repetitive after a while, and some mechanics are not super clear.”
    • “The gameplay may be simple, but underneath is a quite complex game!”
  • story
    239 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its engaging and dynamic nature, offering a unique narrative experience with each playthrough. While many players appreciate the clever twists and humor, some express concerns about repetitiveness and a lack of cohesive progression. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, with a variety of choices that significantly impact the gameplay and keep players invested.

    • “The story is unexpected and full of twists and turns.”
    • “This game has a fun storyline that continues to develop as you make decisions.”
    • “With millions of endings, many different lovers, a fascinating plot that's hard to crack, it's hard to put down Reigns once you start!”
    • “The cards are odd and repetitive, the story is random and it's hard to feel empowered to win or lose the way it is set up.”
    • “Underwhelming gameplay with no overall story arc.”
    • “Repetitive, choice consequences usually don't follow any sort of logic; the story never seems to end.”
  • graphics
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as simple yet charming, with many reviewers appreciating the unique art style and aesthetic appeal. While some find the visuals minimalistic, they often complement the gameplay effectively, making the game enjoyable on mobile devices. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, enhancing the fun and humor of the game, though a few users express a desire for more complexity or detail.

    • “The game has an interesting art style and great gameplay; at first, I was skeptical and thought it would be boring, and yet I'm on my second playthrough.”
    • “This game is a perfect game for any phone or tablet, with a gorgeous art style, good sense of humor, and a surprising amount of strategy.”
    • “The artwork is simplistic and beautiful.”
    • “I don't like the graphic style at all and only ever having two choices (and sometimes no choice at all) got boring fast.”
    • “Graphics could be better, a little bit repetitive too.”
    • “Massive battery drain, far more than an application with such simple graphics should have.”
  • replayability
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players praise its engaging mechanics, humor, and variety of outcomes that encourage repeated play, some express concerns about repetitiveness and limited long-term content. Many reviews highlight a high replay value, with some describing it as addictive and endlessly replayable, while others note that certain elements can become monotonous after a short period. Ultimately, the game offers a fun experience with significant replay potential, though individual experiences may vary.

    • “Amazing game - simple concept, infinite replay value.”
    • “Addictively simple gameplay, an actual story arc, hilarious dialogue, and immense replay value.”
    • “Incredible amount of replayability.”
    • “Neat little rogue-ish card flipping game but barely any replay value and gets boring and repetitive after about 20 minutes.”
    • “You keep seeing the same cards over and over and there isn't much replay value because of it.”
    • “Mind you, the price is pretty cheap but that's just what the game is worth because the events and options are repetitive but the combinations add a lot of replay value!”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its great soundtrack and ability to set a fantastic tone, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. However, many users express frustration over the inability to listen to their own music while playing, as the game takes audio focus and pauses any background music. Overall, while the in-game music is well-received, the lack of flexibility regarding personal music playback detracts from the experience for some players.

    • “The quirky character babble and ominous music really set a fantastic tone for the game.”
    • “This game is perfect in its art, soundtrack, simplistic gameplay, and atmosphere.”
    • “The background music and voice effects for the characters are simple, but really well done.”
    • “It pisses me off that I can't listen to my music from my phone while playing the game.”
    • “The only thing I would prefer is if there was a setting which allows me to listen to my own music in the background rather than take hold of audio focus.”
    • “Makes it pointless to play it while listening to music.”
  • monetization
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of this game is highly praised, as it features a one-time purchase price with no ads, in-game purchases, or microtransactions, setting it apart from many mobile games. Players appreciate the straightforward payment structure, emphasizing that the absence of ads enhances the overall experience. Overall, the game is considered a great value for its price, especially for those seeking an ad-free gaming experience.

    • “Unlike many games for phones these days, this one has no ads or ways to pay to get ahead.”
    • “And unlike most games these days, no ads and no in-app purchases, just a one-off cost.”
    • “No ads, no hidden purchases and it's something different, not just a clone of another popular game. I really like this title!”
    • “Riddled with ads.”
    • “Good mobile games without ads are hard to come by.”
    • “No microtransactions!”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences significant stability issues, frequently freezing at the title screen and during gameplay, particularly after key events like the king's overthrow. While some users report a lack of glitches and high-quality gameplay, the persistent bugs and potential loss of progress due to crashes detract from the overall experience.

    • “It is a high-quality game and it has no glitches.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
    • “It launches to the title screen and then it freezes and you can't do anything other than close it.”
    • “I've done a little troubleshooting like uninstalling it and then reinstalling to no avail.”
    • “Once the king is overthrown, killed, etc., it freezes on the last card.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its brilliance, combining a unique art style, engaging soundtrack, and well-designed narrative and mechanics. Reviewers highlight the atmosphere as both immersive and integral to the overall experience, contributing to a fun yet challenging gameplay.

    • “This game is perfect in its art, soundtrack, simplistic gameplay, and atmosphere.”
    • “It's full of atmosphere and the art style is brilliant.”
    • “The atmosphere, narrative, and mechanics are all tight and well designed.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization on Android has received mixed reviews, with some users noting issues on narrow aspect ratio devices like the Samsung Flip 3, leading to crashes and performance dips. While the game runs smoothly for many, there are calls for improved battery efficiency and overall optimization to enhance the experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly and creates a wonderful way to pass the time.”
    • “However, the Android version doesn't seem to be optimized for more narrow aspect ratio phones like the Samsung Flip 3.”
    • “However, the Android version doesn't seem to be optimized for narrower aspect ratio phones like the Samsung Flip 3.”
    • “If you, the developer, can minimize battery power drain while keeping performance at a similar level, then I'd be one happy camper.”
    • “Performance is lacking; my phone is crashing from time to time.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find grinding in the game enjoyable but note that it becomes repetitive without sufficient progression or story elements to keep them engaged. While it can be fun for passing time, many feel that the lack of meaningful achievements diminishes the overall experience.

    • “It's really fun, definitely, but there needs to be more progression and more story to follow. I've read a few different comments and I can totally agree that the main issue is it just gets repetitive. Grinding in games can be fun, but only if you're achieving something from it. Here, it feels like there's no real progression other than the passing of time and the addition of characters/cards up until a point.”
    • “Grinding is great for passing the time, but it quickly becomes monotonous.”
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Reigns is a casual role playing game with fantasy and historical themes.

Reigns is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

The main story can be completed in around 4 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 16 hours to finish. On average players spend around 4 hours playing Reigns.

Reigns was released on August 11, 2016.

Reigns was developed by Nerial.

Reigns has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

Reigns is a single player game.

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