- June 18, 2018
- Rouhana
Romancing Monarchy
58%Game Brain Score
gameplay
story, grinding
73% User Score 30 reviews
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Prove your right to succeed the throne in a non-linear fantasy JRPG! As the Prince of Achaea, it is your duty to obtain the Mandate of Heaven to continue your family's rule over Achaea. After assembling a party of four at Ruth's Tavern, you set off to explore the world in search of the Mandate.
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
- The game features interesting class change mechanics and customization options, allowing for diverse gameplay.
- The writing, world building, art, and RPG systems are unique and well-designed, providing a nostalgic retro feel.
- It's an affordable game that offers good value for fans of classic RPGs, reminiscent of older titles like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy.
- The game suffers from severe balance issues, particularly with overtuned enemies and their powerful AoE magic attacks, making progression frustrating.
- Frequent crashes and a lack of save areas can lead to significant setbacks, discouraging continued play.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to flee battles and poorly designed menus, detract from the overall experience.
- story10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is largely a nostalgic homage to classic Dragon Quest games, featuring familiar scenarios and quests that engage players with interesting puzzles. While it may not break new ground compared to other RPGs, the quest-driven narrative enhances gameplay by tying essential equipment and saving mechanics to quest completion.
“The quests are also very interesting too.”
“Some of the best equipment in the game are also heavily dependent on solving quest puzzles.”
“Seems to mainly consist of a bunch of scenarios lifted from old Dragon Quest games.”
“It does nothing out of the ordinary when compared to other RPGs.”
“Furthermore, you possibly need to solve another quest to get the ability to save inside dungeons, which is really essential.”
