Reigns: Three Kingdoms

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"Reigns: Three Kingdoms" is a card-based strategy game inspired by the Chinese epic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Players navigate the final years of the Han dynasty, making high-stakes decisions, recruiting heroes, and deploying strategy in turn-based battles. The game offers a vast storyline, varied quests, character progression, and online ranked battles, providing a fresh take on the franchise's card-swiping mechanic.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fresh take on the Reigns formula with interesting card battle mechanics and a unique story that expands the lore of the franchise.
Gameplay is addictive and can be enjoyed in short bursts, making it suitable for both casual and dedicated players.
The graphics and art style are appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

The writing quality has declined significantly, with distracting references that may not age well, detracting from the narrative experience.
The game suffers from repetitiveness and bugs that can disrupt the flow of the story, leading to confusion about character relationships and events.
Some players find the mechanics tedious, as choices often feel inconsequential and the combat moments are infrequent.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The game's story is engaging and allows players to shape their own narrative through choices and card collection, though it is not the primary focus of the experience. While it features recognizable events from the Three Kingdoms setting, some players found issues with the flow of story events, impacting overall enjoyment. The combination of addictive gameplay and a customizable story makes it appealing, especially for fans of the genre, despite some criticisms regarding depth and coherence.
- “With these story beats paired with simply addictive gameplay that can be enjoyed for as little as a few minutes and as long as a full weekend.”
- “The game itself will occasionally point to the next story branch, which allows you to discover new areas, but the player will have full control of its events.”
- “If you ever played any game about the Three Kingdoms and love the story of ancient China, you need to buy this game.”
- “Very fun battles, but this isn't a game you should get for the story.”
- “Other than playing to my love of the story, gameplay is meh.”
- “The game always continues the story from where your previous character died, with you resuming play as a family member to the previous ruler.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by addictive card battle mechanics and a blend of engaging story elements, allowing for both short and extended play sessions. While the new mechanics offer a refreshing departure from previous titles, some players feel that choices lose their significance over time, and bugs can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many still find enjoyment in the gameplay, particularly due to its innovative item mechanics.
- “With these story beats paired with simply addictive gameplay that can be enjoyed for as little as a few minutes and as long as a full weekend.”
- “Enjoyable departure from the other games in the series, the new mechanics are incredibly fun.”
- “I own it on two different platforms and I don't know all of the cards by heart, but I love that game due to the item mechanic that made that game truly fun.”
- “As negative points of these mechanics, the choices gradually lose impact on the narrative, and most of the time I found myself just choosing an option just to advance a bit more.”
- “Other than playing to my love of the story, gameplay is meh.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics are generally appealing, featuring detailed visuals and a captivating art style that can vary based on player choice. However, some users have noted the presence of glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “The visuals are a lot more detailed and have an additional art style that can be perceived as either positive or negative.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics; although there are some glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “The visuals are a lot more detailed and have additional art style depending on your choice, which can be both positive and negative.”
- “Still, its entire graphic appearance is quite peculiar and captivating to the eye.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features enjoyable graphics and fun gameplay, but is marred by various bugs and glitches that affect interactions and card movement. Overall, while players appreciate the game's strengths, the stability issues detract from the experience.
- “The gameplay is really fun, but ruined by the fact the game is really buggy with interactions and choices.”
- “Absolutely great game, but the card movement can get a little buggy.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that "Reigns: Three Kingdoms" can be enjoyable in short sessions, but the repetitive nature of the gameplay leads to a sense of tedium over extended play. The lack of consequential choices contributes to the feeling of monotony, making it less engaging for longer periods.
- “Reigns: Three Kingdoms overall is a fun game to play, yet it can become repetitive and tedious if played for long periods. It's better suited for short bursts of play.”
- “My suspicion is that this kind of looseness was embraced in the freewheeling spirit of the game itself, but nothing feels consequential - and it quickly becomes tedious as a result.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its variety and cleverness, providing players with numerous entertaining choices and opportunities for laughter. Many users enjoy returning to the game for short sessions specifically to experience its comedic elements.
- “The humor is fantastic, with a great plethora of choices and different ways to go.”
- “I want to boot up this game once in a while for 20 minutes, laugh at the jokes, and do funny stuff.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the atmosphere of the game is intended to be casual and relaxing, suggesting that the complexity of memorizing card effects detracts from this experience. A more accessible approach would enhance the overall enjoyment and align better with the game's intended vibe.
- “In the context of high-intensity repetitive cycles, you shouldn't force players to memorize the effects of all cards in every branch, as this is too demanding and doesn't align with the casual and relaxing atmosphere of a mini-game.”