Rival Kingdoms: Ruination
- May 5, 2015
- Space Ape
- 4h median play time
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Reviews
- graphics880 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and high quality, often comparing them favorably to other popular titles like Clash of Clans. Players appreciate the immersive visuals and smooth animations, although some have noted that the graphics can be demanding on device performance, leading to occasional lag. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and appeal of the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are breathtaking; it's hard enough to be challenging, and easy enough to make you keep going.”
“The graphics are amazing, and gameplay is different than the typical Clash of Clans rip-off I was expecting.”
“Absolutely beautiful graphics, fun & responsive gameplay, and lots of fun adventure/campaign updates.”
“Terrible graphics.”
“Too heavy on the graphics causes the gameplay to lag; please find a way to maximize gameplay per specs of the unit.”
“The graphics are mature... well, for the quality of graphics, I was really disappointed upon realizing how subpar they are.”
- gameplay266 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its uniqueness, depth, and smooth mechanics, often compared favorably to other strategy games like Clash of Clans. While many players appreciate the beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, some express concerns about pay-to-win mechanics, repetitive elements, and technical issues that can detract from the experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally regarded as fun and addictive, with a variety of features that keep players engaged.
“Fantastic graphics and gameplay.”
“Great graphics, fluid gameplay, still the best game, still a huge fan; arena gameplay is amazing.”
“The gameplay is awesome and addictive.”
“I've always thought this was an exceptional game, yet today I lodge my frustration with the specific type of gameplay known as 'survival mode'; it's a waste of my time and resources.”
“Full of pay-to-win gameplay mechanics that you would need to spend all your hard-earned cash every time these greedy developers hold an event, and that's every week.”
“Framerate consistently low, frequent crashes, and technical issues detract from the gameplay experience.”
- story107 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging narrative and rich character backstories, with many players appreciating the fantasy setting and the depth of the storyline. However, some users express frustration with the lack of intuitive quest explanations and the repetitive nature of certain missions, suggesting a need for more diverse and meaningful quests. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are well-received, the story's execution could benefit from improvements in clarity and variety.
“Great game, fun campaign and story. I love the ancient hero setup and that you don't have to constantly retrain or heal troops.”
“Awesome graphics, plenty of gifts, amazing storyline, expansive map... 10 stars!”
“The fantasy setting is my favorite, graphics are just amazing, and the story behind the game is brilliant!”
“Not intuitive, forgettable storylines, a chore to play.”
“Campaign missions start off too difficult to complete, making story play slow and upgrade times are long.”
“The story does lack, but it's not focused on story.”
- monetization48 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 58 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the option to watch ads for rewards and the availability of free gems, while others criticize the high cost of in-app purchases and the overwhelming presence of ads. Many users feel that the game becomes unplayable without spending money, leading to frustration over intrusive advertisements and a perceived cash grab by the developers. Overall, while some enjoy the game without spending, others find the monetization strategy detrimental to the overall experience.
“In-game purchases are cheap and worth it if you're the type.”
“No requirement for in-app purchases, and a good pacing.”
“In-app purchases are simply optional: one can play the game as is...”
“Played for 1 hour then deleted, riddled with in-app purchases, a ridiculous energy bar system, and filled with ads for certain items. Greedy cash grab.”
“Price for in-app purchases are way too high and you have to buy stuff to really be able to compete, especially if you want to succeed in the ladder events.”
“I enjoy playing the game, but I feel constantly bombarded by the in-app purchases, and not only that, progress is severely limited if you decide not to spend your money on the various bonuses available.”
- stability40 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches, particularly during gameplay and loading screens. While some players have experienced smooth performance with minimal issues, others have noted significant freezing and crashing problems, especially after updates. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a concern for a substantial number of players, despite some positive experiences.
“Quality game that gets updated when needed and runs great.”
“Pretty cool, not buggy, and plenty to keep you busy and interested.”
“Smooth and not buggy for a new release.”
“It was great but getting increasingly buggy, please fix.”
“Buggy drop rate system from chests, buggy gameplay, rolling crashes.”
“Game freezes for long periods of time after updates.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, prolonged, and often unrewarding, leading to frustration and a decline in enjoyment over time. While some appreciate the challenge and variety, many feel that the grinding mechanics detract from the core gameplay experience, making it feel repetitive and boring. There are calls for more engaging content and less reliance on grinding to maintain player interest.
“Definitely challenging and fun, but all in all it is tedious, prolonged, and unrewarding.”
“Grinding for months to get to the arena is sapping some of the fun away.”
“In the end, building, attacking, defending is non-rewarding, repetitive, tedious, and boring.”
- music22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many players appreciating the blend of tracks during battles. However, there are notable issues with music settings, as players report glitches where music plays unexpectedly despite being turned off, and a desire for more varied soundtracks during different game modes. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, technical problems detract from the experience for some users.
“Music pulls you in.”
“Complete game with really good feel overall, excellent choice of music it blends awesomely well.”
“Great graphics, amazing music, and great battle system.”
“The gameplay should be a bit more animatic and the background music should have more rage and mysticism.”
“Good game overall, just one setback: the music stops playing on certain options and won't play.”
“I have the music option off, but randomly the music will start to play. When I look in my settings, it says it's off, then I have to turn it on and off again. Please fix this glitch.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While many players praise its smooth gameplay and impressive graphics on high-end devices, others report performance issues, particularly after recent updates, including stuttering and overheating on older models. Suggestions for improvement include adding graphics options and further polishing to enhance user experience.
“Great game... superb graphics... smooth gameplay... optimized connection... really outstanding game... hope it will continue its awesomeness.”
“Awesome graphics run smoothly on Galaxy S5.”
“Love this game, it is top quality across the board in gameplay, performance, and graphics.”
“There is no doubt that it's a great game on the Android platform, but I'm very disappointed with its performance.”
“I really like the game, but I couldn't give it 5 stars because of constant stuttering in-game. My Galaxy S5 overheats when I play it, and there's no access to the in-game store.”
“Last update destroyed performance.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it consistently funny and entertaining, often comparing it favorably to other games like Clash of Clans. Many players appreciate the comedic elements as a great way to pass the time while building their kingdoms.
“Very funny”
“Ok, Clash of Clans, but with auto-correct saying that it was too funny to erase, lol!”
“Good way to kill time, and beginning a kingdom is funny”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its sense of community and teamwork, particularly within supportive kingdoms that foster a fun, family-like environment. Players appreciate the inclusive nature that accommodates all skill levels, contributing to a drama-free and enjoyable experience.
“Great game! It's fun if you join a kingdom that gets along well, creating a fun atmosphere where players help each other.”
“The team atmosphere is welcoming, making it a game suitable for all skill levels.”
“I love it! Come join Helios Core; it's a fun, family-type atmosphere where everyone gets along and there's no drama.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong replayability, with users highlighting its engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“This game has excellent replay value.”
“A fantastic and highly replayable experience.”
“The variety of choices makes it a great game to replay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustrations related to long wait times and cumbersome base editing mechanics, leading to irritation rather than engagement. Players express a desire for more intuitive features that would enhance their experience and reduce the emotional toll of tedious gameplay elements.
