Royal Gems
- April 1, 2019
- 8floor
Get on Steam"Royal Gems" is a captivating puzzle game with over 160 levels and 10 hours of gameplay. Your goal is to create gem formations on the board to earn bonuses and crystals. Use these crystals to buy upgrades and spells, and fill your slot machine for even more rewards. With stunning effects, vivid 2D graphics, and a charming soundtrack, this game offers a royal adventure filled with countless bounties.
Reviews
- The game features visually pleasing graphics and a colorful design that appeals to players.
- The gameplay introduces unique mechanics, such as creating Tetris-like shapes for power-ups, which adds a layer of strategy.
- It can be a fun and engaging way to pass the time, especially for fans of match-3 games.
- The game feels like a low-effort mobile port, lacking depth and complexity expected from PC games.
- There are significant technical issues, including a lack of resolution options and frequent crashes during gameplay.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating, with unclear instructions and overly challenging tasks that hinder enjoyment.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and cartoony, reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, with a lack of resolution options and customization. While some users find the visuals appealing, particularly for younger audiences, many criticize the overall quality as insufficient for a PC game, suggesting that improvements are needed to meet the expectations of adult gamers. Despite these shortcomings, a few reviewers appreciate the aesthetic and music, noting that the graphics are visually pleasing.
“The graphics are great, but little improvement would bring it much higher, to new heights.”
“Graphics are really nice, the music is fantastic, the best I've heard since Bejeweled, and there are separate volume settings and windowed mode with a fixed size.”
“Graphically it is very pleasing.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a unique take on the match-3 genre, featuring a chain-based gem placement mechanic that may initially confuse players. While the reviewer acknowledges potential improvements in gameplay scaling at later levels, they ultimately consider it a well-crafted game with distinct mechanics.
“However, the gameplay is different.”
“In short, a well-made match-3 game, with its own unique gameplay.”
“If you want to see the initial gameplay, I made a short video which you will find in the community hub.”
“I played so many match-3 games that are based on different mechanics that I couldn't understand what was asked of me.”
“The mechanics of putting the gems in a chain wasn't clear to me.”
“I can't speak for more than the part I played; there may be some things to improve even in the scaling of the gameplay in later levels.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Royal Gems is criticized as a cash grab, with users highlighting its low price of around $5 USD as unjustifiable due to the game's defects and the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam. Reviewers express frustration with the developer, 8floor, for repeatedly reskinning and repackaging low-quality games.
“Royal Gems is more shovelware from 8Floor, known asset flippers who keep copy-pasting the same mobile games with reskins onto Steam as cash grabs. This isn't really any different.”
“This is a cash grab.”
“Royal Gems has the cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as high-quality but can be overwhelming and chaotic, detracting from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the soundtrack, considering it worth the price, others find it annoying, especially with persistent sound effects. Overall, the music receives mixed reviews, with some praising its quality while others criticize its impact on gameplay.
“The music is fantastic, the best I've heard since Bejeweled.”
“The soundtrack alone was worth the 39 cents I paid.”
“The music is quality, but it is really annoying, heavy, chaotic, and negative.”
“I have to say, the soundtrack alone was worth the 39 cents I paid, but as a game, it's not recommended at all.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is tied to performance-based rewards, with players earning up to 3 stars and 30 purple gems per level, indicating a system that encourages skillful play and efficient resource management.
“Up to 3 stars and 30 purple gems are awarded per level, based on your performance.”
“The optimization system encourages players to refine their strategies for maximum rewards.”
“I love how the game rewards you for optimizing your playstyle, making each level feel unique.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I often experience long loading times and lag, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the game runs poorly, indicating that it hasn't been optimized for different hardware configurations.”
