Royal Affairs
- March 30, 2023
- Choice of Games
Get on SteamRoyal Affairs is a single-player, role-playing game that is an interactive novel by Hannah Powell-Smith. As a royal middle child attending the exclusive Archambault Academy, you must navigate the pressures of popularity, academics, and romance while also preparing for your future royal responsibilities. The game is text-based, relying on your imagination to bring the world and characters to life.
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Reviews
- The game features a well-written story with engaging characters and a customizable experience.
- Players enjoy the political intrigue and the variety of endings, making it fun to explore different paths.
- The world-building is immersive, and the game allows for a good level of character customization.
- The game does not reach the same level of storytelling as its predecessor, 'Creme de la Creme', with some characters feeling less relatable.
- Many players found the choices offered to be limiting, often forcing them into decisions that did not align with their character's personality.
- Some aspects of the plot, particularly the school setting, felt underdeveloped and less engaging compared to previous entries.
- story48 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is described as well-written with engaging characters and customizable elements, particularly appealing to those who enjoy political intrigue and romance. However, some players feel it lacks focus, with a shift away from school life to political themes that can dilute engagement, and certain plot points, like a kidnapping decision, are seen as disturbing. Overall, while the narrative has its strengths, including distinct love interests and a rich world, it also suffers from pacing issues and a lack of impactful stakes in the storyline.
“Absolutely immersing storyline, 10/10. If you like political intrigue (and rivals to lovers if you like Javi), this is absolutely the game for you.”
“The main character customization and stats are really interesting, the love interests all feel distinct and appealing, and the world and overarching plot is a neat glimpse into the politics of this world.”
“This game has some good choices that change the further story progression in the grander scheme of things, and possibilities to customize your character.”
“The story is less focused on the school and more on politics, which results in not spending enough time on both, making it less engaging.”
“Boring and forgettable characters with a story that is competing with the cast for the most mediocre and irrelevant content I have had the misfortune of spending money on in recent memory.”
“That being said, I sometimes wished the stakes were higher and that the conspiracy had deeper roots, making the story's finale a little more exciting than it was.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is noted for its consistency with the original setting, but it lacks the engaging storytelling that made the experience compelling.
“It has the same setting and atmosphere, but it fails to present the same engaging storytelling.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the variety of choices in the game but feel that this abundance can dilute the emotional impact of certain scenes, potentially reducing their overall effectiveness.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been noted to have some issues, including instances of repeated text, but these do not significantly detract from the overall experience or the plot.
