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Royal Order

93%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, stability
93% User Score Based on 150 reviews

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"Royal Order" is a historical role-playing game with an intriguing story of political tensions and pirate attacks. As the new member of the High Council, Aarya, manage the Royal Order and make decisions that will determine the fate of the three kingdoms. Customize your protagonist, choose from 3 romantic love interests, and navigate through 4 hours of gameplay to bring an end to the Sval's plundering while maintaining peace. Check out the indirect prequel "Royal Alchemist" for more context.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 150 reviews
story70 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautifully written story with engaging characters and emotional depth, making it a compelling visual novel experience.
  • The art and music are stunning, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.
  • The mechanics, including the stat system and character interactions, are well-designed, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.
  • The pacing of the story can be slow and some players find it boring, especially compared to its predecessor, Royal Alchemist.
  • The lack of character sprites for many important characters is distracting and detracts from immersion.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the skill checks and alchemy system, feel underdeveloped and can lead to frustrating experiences.
  • story
    210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its depth, engaging plot twists, and well-developed characters, while others criticize its slow pacing and occasional plot holes. Many reviewers appreciate the emotional weight and complexity of the narrative, particularly in how player choices impact the story, though some express frustration with the consequences of certain decisions. Overall, the story is seen as a strong asset of the game, despite its flaws, making it a compelling experience for fans of narrative-driven gameplay.

    • “This is a really lovely game with a huge cast of wonderfully realized characters, a deep well of compelling lore, and a story which does a surprisingly superb job of pacing out revelation after revelation to invest it all with a great sense of tension.”
    • “The story is so beautiful and complex that it easily catches your attention and makes you curious.”
    • “The writing for the characters, story, and world building is so good that I purchased the official lore book and I plan on getting Royal Alchemist when it goes on sale again.”
    • “This game's story is extremely slow-paced and boring.”
    • “My biggest complaint is just a few dumb decisions like killing you for something completely unrelated and leaving you to have to go to Discord to figure out why, or your ending getting decided by something that literally has no effect on the story and is never brought up again.”
    • “There are many plot holes in the story and I don't know whether this happened because the plot holes were answered in Royal Alchemist, or I didn't pay attention to the plot properly.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of enriched mechanics and lore from its predecessor, Royal Alchemist, featuring a well-defined core loop and unique elements that enhance player engagement. While some players found the mechanics challenging at first, the game offers rewards for failure and allows personality-driven dialogue choices to influence stat gains, moving away from random number generation. However, there are concerns about the difficulty balance and certain mechanics, like the "oracle," which some players found ineffective, indicating that gameplay may be the weakest aspect overall.

    • “Also, it is very pleasant to have a well-defined core loop and additional mechanics to the game. I love visual novels as illustrated books, but it is always refreshing to have the real stuff to play with while you're enjoying the plot.”
    • “Really love the new mechanic of having your personality (dialogue choices) influence your stat gains instead of relying on RNG.”
    • “The mechanics are interesting and different from the usual dating sims!”
    • “As for gameplay: this is probably the weakest point.”
    • “There's an 'oracle' mechanic that didn't work for me despite several attempts, that I hope gets fixed.”
    • “After I restarted, I easily made it after just going for two elements immediately, but I feel like normal mode shouldn't have so little room for error after 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and emotional resonance, perfectly complementing the storytelling and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the captivating soundtrack as a key element that enriches the narrative and art style, contributing to a delightful and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the combination of music, art, and story has left a lasting impression on players, showcasing the developers' dedication to quality.

    • “I had to take a moment to listen to the music because it was just so lovely and matched perfectly with the written story.”
    • “The music perfectly complemented the storytelling and helped pull at my heartstrings.”
    • “The music, the art style, and the story are captivating in a way I did not expect; from the moment I backed the game on Kickstarter to release, it has been a delight.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received high praise for their captivating art style, described as "pure eye candy" and visually stunning. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful visuals that complement the engaging story and music, highlighting the developers' commitment to quality and fan engagement. Overall, the art direction is celebrated as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.

    • “The art style is pure eye candy and fun to look at!”
    • “I love it, amazing story, beautiful visuals and most importantly, iris <3.”
    • “The art style is pleasing to the eye!”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, featuring a heart-wrenching love story set against the backdrop of war, which resonates strongly with players. Reviewers highlight the exceptional writing, well-handled conflict and morality, and the presence of beautiful, heartwarming scenes that evoke a wide range of emotions, contributing to an overall satisfying experience.

    • “Great job on writing a heart-wrenching love story between devoted friends to lovers during wartime.”
    • “The game's writing yet again exceeded all my expectations; the conflict and morality are handled very well, and the story is well-rounded with beautiful and heartwarming scenes that evoke a lot of emotion.”
    • “Really great story, intuitive user interface, beautiful art, fun jokes, and heart-wrenching moments; this game has it all.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted as a significant aspect, intertwined with complex lore and various plot elements like revenge and romance. While the story has improved, the humor is described as being both a strength and a flaw, reflecting the game's overall mixed qualities compared to its predecessor, "Royal Alchemist."

    • “There's complex lore between the factions, plots of revenge, romance, betrayal, humor, action, and adventure.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report consistent stability issues, specifically experiencing glitches whenever they achieve a friendship ending, regardless of the route taken. This recurring problem significantly impacts the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It glitches every time I get a friendship ending - it doesn't matter which route.”

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