Royal Roads
- May 22, 2019
- Studio Bidon Games
The princess embarks on an exciting adventure to hunt down the evil witch and turn back into her true self! Get ready for vibrant locations, exciting levels, fun characters, simple gameplay for any age, great music and a storyline you'll never forget! Adventure awaits on the Royal Roads!
Reviews
- The game features a charming and cute aesthetic, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a well-balanced gameplay experience with 100 distinct levels that provide a mix of challenge and strategy.
- Players appreciate the soothing music and atmosphere, making it a relaxing way to pass the time.
- The game is criticized for being a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, lacking essential features like resolution options and customizable controls.
- Many players find the gameplay shallow and repetitive, with some levels requiring specific actions in a strict order, leading to frustration.
- There are reports of bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, making it difficult to recommend despite some enjoyable aspects.
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their simplicity and lack of customization options, with many reviewers noting the cartoony 2D style typical of low-effort mobile apps. While some appreciate the pleasant visuals, others find them dated and lacking the quality expected from a PC game, particularly in comparison to more vibrant and polished offerings in the genre. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, failing to meet the standards of modern gaming.
“Game is standard time-management style with pleasant graphics.”
“A well-made game: no bugs or pixel graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The mobile app 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.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in "Gnomes Garden: Christmas Story" is considered a commendable effort for a time management game, featuring an interesting narrative without overwhelming dialogue or cut scenes. However, the overall presentation is viewed as generic, resembling an off-brand version of the Gnomes Garden series.
“The story is interesting, but there isn't so much dialogue and cutscenes for it to become a frustration.”
“Story and graphics are pretty generic; feels like an off-brand Gnomes Garden.”
“A laudable attempt at a proper story, more so than any other time management game I've played.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization of Royal Roads has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it is a free mobile app misleadingly sold as a paid PC game. Despite the lack of in-game purchases or internet requirements, the game's origins as a low-effort mobile title have led to negative perceptions regarding its value.
“No internet connection or in-game purchase nonsense, just fun.”
“Royal Roads is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a paid product, as if it were a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers and Russian asset flip copy-paste shovelware game pushers at 8Floor.”
“The monetization in this game is outrageous; it feels like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it impossible to enjoy without spending money.”
“I can't believe how much they charge for basic content. It feels like they designed the game solely to extract money from players rather than provide a fun experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic, as it primarily involves just tapping on the screen, leading to a lack of depth and engagement.
“There's no gameplay, just tapping on the screen.”
“The mechanics are repetitive and lack depth.”
“The controls are unresponsive and frustrating.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by soothing music that enhances the overall experience, creating a calming and immersive environment for players.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with very soothing music that enhances the experience.”
“The game's ambiance draws you in, creating a captivating and tranquil environment.”
“Every element of the atmosphere works together to create a serene and enchanting experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as very soothing, contributing to a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The music creates a very soothing atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique.”