Royal Roads

About

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!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features 100 distinct levels that provide a mix of challenge and strategy, making it enjoyable for fans of the time-management genre.
The graphics are cute and pleasant, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere while playing.
The gameplay is well-balanced, with options for both timed and untimed modes, allowing players to choose their preferred level of challenge.

Royal Roads is criticized for being a mobile app that has been poorly ported to PC, lacking essential features like resolution adjustments and customizable controls.
Many players find the gameplay shallow and repetitive, with some levels requiring specific actions in a strict order, which can lead to frustration.
The game has been described as a cash grab, with the developer accused of flooding Steam with reskinned versions of the same game, diminishing its value.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their simplicity and lack of customization options, with many reviewers noting the use of basic, cartoonish 2D visuals typical of low-effort mobile apps. The 3D graphics are described as dated and lacking the quality expected from PC games, suggesting a lack of skill and budget from the developers. Overall, the visuals are seen as generic and not visually impressive, 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.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics look somewhat dated for the age of the game and are rather dark compared to the usual bright and cartoonish offerings from such games.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, both the story and graphics are described as generic, giving it an off-brand feel compared to other entries in the series.
- “The story is interesting, but there isn't so much dialogue and cut scenes 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.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Royal Roads has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it is a free mobile app improperly marketed as a paid PC game on Steam. 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 was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs and Russian asset flip copy + paste shovelware game pushers at 8floor.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by soothing music that enhances the overall calming experience, creating a tranquil environment for players.
- “The music and atmosphere create a very soothing experience.”
- “The ambiance is incredibly immersive and calming.”
- “The overall atmosphere is beautifully crafted, enhancing the gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is consistently described as very soothing, contributing to a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “Very soothing music and atmosphere.”