Royal Idle: Medieval Quest
- March 31, 2020
- Kongregate
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Get on Apple Store"Royal Idle: Medieval Quest" is a simulation game that offers stunning gameplay and wonderful graphics. The player embarks on a journey to new lands, collecting gold and helping their town. However, beware of the numerous ads and bugs that can disrupt the experience. The game encourages players to tap to adventure and build their kingdom.
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Reviews
- The game has cute graphics and a fun theme, making it enjoyable to play.
- It offers a relaxing experience and is a good way to pass the time.
- The core gameplay is engaging, and it keeps players coming back for more.
- The game heavily relies on pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
- There are frequent crashes and loading issues, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Events are poorly balanced, often requiring excessive time or money to complete.
- monetization82 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on ads and microtransactions. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, numerous users report issues with ads not functioning properly, leading to crashes and lost rewards. Additionally, there are complaints about high prices for in-game purchases and a subscription model for ad removal, which some consider excessive for the value offered.
“I will support devs when I enjoy the game, and I think $0.99 - $1.99 is a reasonable price for in-game purchases, but anything more than that is an excessive amount to pay just to be able to complete an event in an idle game.”
“Update 2023: I hadn't played in a couple of months, returned, and my no ads subscription was still active per Google Play.”
“Would pay money for no ads and maybe a permanent speed or money multiplier.”
“I wish the developer did not charge so much to turn off watching ads.”
“Wasn't too bad but then tried the Easter event; may as well be pay to win. I'm currently ranked 4th but it's pointless to progress any further. I don't have the cards or apples to upgrade anything unless I pay, and the base game is getting just as bad. May as well be a solid paywall; wouldn't mind but £10 to upgrade a single manager is just a cash grab. The game plays fine to start, then you can't progress without coughing up.”
“The ads never work and the game freezes up constantly... don't bother downloading. I deleted it, reloaded it, and it still won't do anything. It's not worth downloading; it has way too many problems.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are frequently praised for their quality, art style, and cuteness, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, many users report issues with graphic glitches, lag, and performance problems, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, others express a desire for improvements and optimizations to enhance gameplay flow.
“The graphics and theme are cute.”
“Graphics are epic, mechanics are nice and it's easy to play.”
“From the great graphics to the flow of the levels and multipliers, I just can't get enough of it.”
“I know it's not my phone because I have games with way more data and graphics than this one that runs way smoother than this game.”
“Graphics are getting glitched together.”
“Also, side note, there are a ton of bugs and graphics glitches; just bug test your game before releasing updates.”
- stability38 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches, loading freezes, and crashes reported by users. Many players experience lost progress and non-functional features, particularly when interacting with ads or during gameplay events. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the otherwise enjoyable experience.
“Runs great, no ads, good gameplay.”
“The game is incredibly stable, with no crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
“Wouldn't even get past the loading screen; it freezes up almost immediately and usually every time you try to play, it seems really buggy.”
“Without warning, without any noticeable glitches, about a month ago I went to load up the game and check in on my daily progress, and it wouldn't load.”
“The ads never work and the game freezes up constantly... don't bother downloading; I deleted it, reloaded it, and it still won't do anything. It's not worth downloading; it has way too many problems.”
- story31 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the graphics and overall concept, while others criticize the lack of a coherent storyline and clarity in quests. Many users express frustration over poorly balanced quests that hinder progress, often requiring real money to advance, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Overall, while the gameplay can be engaging, the absence of a strong narrative and clear quest objectives leaves players wanting more.
“Nice graphics and storyline.”
“I love this game; the graphics and storyline are cool, not like most games where you have to wait for ages to upgrade your buildings and workers. Thank you!”
“Fun, love the storyline.”
“The way that the quests are set up sucks.”
“Some of the quests are very unapproachable; you can get a quest at the beginning of a town that you won't have enough money for. Sometimes you never finish that quest and just go to the next town.”
“Seemed fun until I quickly reached a point where I could no longer progress at an acceptable pace because my three quests were to earn cards, upgrade villagers, and spend elixir, and I didn't have enough elixir to upgrade a villager, I didn't have a villager to upgrade, and couldn't earn the 17 cards missing to complete that quest.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it fun and addictive, while others criticize its repetitiveness and imbalance, particularly in events. Many users note that it requires more active engagement than typical idle games, leading to frustration with mechanics and monetization strategies. Overall, while the graphics and core mechanics are praised, the gameplay experience is marred by issues such as crashes, endless ads, and a lack of true idleness.
“The graphics and gameplay are well done and levels are fun as well.”
“Interesting, fun, and different mechanics than the usual idle game.”
“Good gameplay and keeps you coming back!”
“A lot of major flaws with actual gameplay in events especially.”
“Gameplay is monotonous and mundane.”
“Idle clicker with aggressive monetization and bland gameplay.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the graphics and overall sound design, while others express frustration over the event music automatically playing despite being turned off. Additionally, there are concerns about the functionality of music sheets, with players unsure how to utilize them effectively. Overall, while the music adds to the game's atmosphere, it could benefit from more user control and clarity.
“Graphics and music are nice.”
“Event music always turns on when going into an event even if music is turned off.”
“Great game, but how do I spend music sheets?”
“Music plays even when turned off.”
“Event music always turns on when entering an event, even if the music is turned off.”
“The game would score better if I could figure out how to use the music sheets in the event.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, with many feeling it detracts from the idle experience and leans more towards a tedious clicker format. While some appreciate the transition rate between levels, the overall sentiment is that the low card gain and mana make progress feel slow and frustrating, often pushing players towards spending real money to overcome barriers.
“Some idle games allow grinding for advancement, but the amount here is too much.”
“Low card gain and mana means often this idle title isn't so idle but rather quite tedious.”
“Not much of an idle game after that, just a tedious clicker.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users finding it entertaining and a great way to pass the time, often describing it as "very funny."
“Funny fun to pass the time.”
“Very funny 😄”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction and a desire to remove it from their devices.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized as simple yet detailed, creating a relaxed and unoverwhelming experience for players.
“The game isn't overcomplicated or overwhelming, and has a simple but detailed relaxed atmosphere about it.”
“The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create an enchanting atmosphere that draws you in.”
“Every corner of the game world is filled with rich details that enhance the overall atmosphere, making exploration a joy.”
