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Royal Duality

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47%Game Brain Score
character development, humor
story, music
80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Royal Duality is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Hyakuten Games and was released on August 29, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Royal Duality is a free dark fantasy visual novel game with more than 15 endings. Work with a mysterious 'guardian of stories' to complete the tale - your choices dramatically impact on the outcome of the story, but will you reach the final ending... or will you find yourself trapped in an ending where all hope has been lost? With additional side stories and hidden easter eggs to find, the guardia…

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
character development3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The visuals are beautiful, and the character development is engaging, making the story unfold in an interesting way.
  • The game offers meaningful choices that can alter the course of events, adding depth to the narrative.
  • It's free to play, providing a magical escapism experience without any cost, which is a significant plus.
  • The writing is poorly executed, resembling high school fan-fiction rather than a polished narrative, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The gameplay is minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through dialogue without any substantial interaction or gameplay mechanics.
  • Despite being free, the game has failed to attract a significant audience, indicating a lack of appeal among players.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its character development and intricate world-building, while others criticize it for being clichéd and dragging on. Although it features LGBTQIA+ themes and beautiful artwork, the overall plot is seen as unoriginal and reminiscent of fanfiction. Despite its shortcomings, some readers found it to be a pleasant diversion.

    • “I enjoyed shaping the story as it unfolded and seeing the character development being revealed.”
    • “After my first false start (I seem to have a gift for making poor decisions), it was pretty amazing to discover how much detail and layering is built into the storytelling.”
    • “This LGBTQIA+ friendly e-book features the usual godawful cringe writing at the usual high school anime club dropout standard, coupled with a plot and theme that could only originate from someone having read way too many Twilight fanfictions and thus wanted to try their hand at their own.”
    • “It's pretty boring for me and the story drags on so much.”
    • “It's evident that this 'world' extends to much more than what you can experience in this story (or stories, should I say).”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are well-received, enhancing the overall experience, and players appreciate the ability to adjust settings like volume. However, some users noted a slight delay in text display, which can disrupt the flow for faster readers.

    • “You can also change some of the settings like the music/sound volume, text speed, etc.”
    • “The music, sound effects, and voice acting were also good.”
    • “This game does have music, and occasional sound effects for scenes, and they work well when implemented.”
    • “You can also change some of the settings like the music/sound volume, text speed, etc. One thing I wish is that some of the text showed up a little faster; there seemed to be a very slight delay, which threw me off a little since I tend to read fairly fast.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this visual novel is largely criticized for its lack of engaging mechanics, relying heavily on poorly written dialogue that detracts from the experience. While it is acknowledged that the absence of RPG elements is acceptable for the genre, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.

    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “Since it is a visual novel, but without RPG mechanics, that is fine.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the character development as an integral part of the storytelling, noting that it enhances their engagement with the narrative as it unfolds.

    • “I enjoyed shaping the story as it unfolded and seeing the character development being revealed.”
    • “The depth of the characters and their growth throughout the game made me feel truly invested in their journeys.”
    • “Each decision I made had a real impact on the characters, making their development feel authentic and rewarding.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful visuals and detailed artwork, contributing to an immersive world filled with engaging characters and an interesting story. Overall, the game's aesthetic is a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Beautiful visuals, engrossing characters with much to say, and a fully realized world.”
    • “I thought the artwork and sprites were beautiful, and the story was pretty interesting.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrancy that would enhance the gameplay experience.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, highlighting the absurdity of certain situations. This blend of sarcasm and irony contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience for players.

    • “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 6 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
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Royal Duality is a action game with fantasy theme.

Royal Duality is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Royal Duality was released on August 29, 2022.

Royal Duality was developed by Hyakuten Games.

Royal Duality has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its character development but disliked it for its story.

Royal Duality is a single player game.

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