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The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain

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98%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, music
98% User Score Based on 507 reviews

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The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Randumb Studios and was released on May 31, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain" is a political thriller visual novel where you play as the advisor to the royal family of the Kingdom of Gloriville. As the kingdom faces various crises, you must help the royal family navigate political intrigue, personal drama, and potential revolution. Your choices and dialogue options will affect the story's outcome and the relationships with the characters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 507 reviews
story28 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and humorous narrative, with engaging character interactions.
  • Players appreciate the strategic decision-making aspect, allowing them to shape the character of Magnus.
  • The game provides a satisfying conclusion with a summary of the player's choices and their impact on the kingdom.
  • Many players experienced bugs and issues with the game freezing, leading to frustration.
  • The lack of a save function requires players to complete the game in one sitting, which can be inconvenient.
  • Some players felt the game was more of a questionnaire than a traditional game, lacking interactivity and depth.
  • story
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the engaging plot and character development, particularly around the character Magnus, who is seen as both humorous and complex. However, some users expressed disappointment with the story's structure, feeling it was incomplete or overly reliant on player decisions. Overall, the narrative is considered promising, with potential for future episodes to expand on its intriguing themes and character arcs.

    • “I love the story so far, the characters, and the mystery!”
    • “The story presented was much more interesting, and seeing the results of your decisions was very satisfying.”
    • “Overall, I loved the opportunity the story provided me and the story itself.”
    • “At worst, this was an absolute waste of time, an incomplete story, and an utter disappointment.”
    • “I was kinda expecting some story to play out, but technically the story will come later.”
    • “I feel like we are being led to vote for magnus to go to the other kingdom because of the lure of the staff, because that would offer more storyline material and options.”
  • humor
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its dark and edgy nature, particularly through the character Magnus, whose surprising and often sociopathic wit provides a unique comedic experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor with strategic gameplay, noting that while the humor can sometimes overshadow character depth, it consistently elicits laughter and keeps the experience entertaining. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.

    • “His way of giving (your) answers will sometimes make you laugh, if you can stand a bit of dark humor (because Magnus can).”
    • “Magnus is so funny and I love him so much as a character!”
    • “The humor is edgy to a fault, which makes it sometimes hard to take the conversation seriously.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily centered around a series of questions rather than traditional RPG mechanics, leading to a lack of interactive elements and a poor hour-to-gameplay ratio. While it offers an entertaining thought experiment, many players feel it lacks depth and engagement, highlighting a need for more substantial gameplay and mechanics in future episodes. Overall, it has been rated poorly, with a score of 3/10 for its gameplay aspects.

    • “Though it has a pretty poor hour-to-gameplay ratio, it's a fun novelty.”
    • “While the gameplay left a lot to be desired as this was more of a thought experiment than a typical RPG, it was entertaining in the sense of the volume of questions and the subtle consistency between them.”
    • “There's no gameplay in the sense of moving someone around; rather, the game is focused on the choices you make based on various scenarios.”
    • “What this game needs in the following episodes is mostly two things: gameplay and affiliations.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its great and fanciful soundtrack that enhances the overall vibe, with some users highlighting the quality of the main menu theme. However, there are criticisms regarding the limited variety of scores, with some players feeling that more sinister background music would better suit the game's tone. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, its repetitiveness detracts from the immersion.

    • “The soundtrack is great and fanciful, creating a wonderful vibe as you play and contemplate your decisions.”
    • “The game isn't just text-based; you'll also hear background music and see some animations and well-drawn characters.”
    • “The story, the music, the dialogues, the characters, and the results—everything was a step up.”
    • “As a master strategist and soldier of fortune, I found the game hilarious, but in my humble opinion, you need more sinister background music.”
    • “Audio (sound effects/music) – 2/10.”
    • “Music: I think there were maybe 2 different scores?”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and character design, while others find the overall quality to be average. Players appreciate the aesthetic choices and detail, particularly in character artwork, but some feel the graphics do not stand out significantly. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding their quality.

    • “Interesting choices, love the art style and main character.”
    • “I dig the idea and aesthetic.”
    • “A brilliant game and I do have to appreciate the detail that went into the king's artwork.”
    • “I expected a kind of pixel graphics RPG, slightly less choice-heavy, but was given the same type of 'answer a long list of amusing, thought-provoking, or seemingly inconsequential questions' style that the few other random studios games I've played have.”
    • “[h1] [b] Graphics (Quality/UI/Performance) – [3/10] [/b] [/h1]”
    • “A brilliant game, and I do have to appreciate the detail that went into the king's artwork.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect received mixed feedback, with some users reporting no performance issues on their desktop PCs, while others rated the graphics quality and overall performance poorly, indicating a lack of consistency in optimization across different systems.

    • “Performance: no issues with performance on my desktop PC.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development, particularly highlighting Magnus's visually stunning design and well-crafted personality, which stands out as one of the best in recent memory.

    • “Magnus's character design is visually beautiful.”
    • “The best personality for a character design I've seen in a long time, for sure.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is limited, primarily due to the lack of additional episodes, despite offering a variety of endings. While the engaging story may encourage players to continue following the narrative, the overall replay value remains low.

    • “Despite the evident variety in endings, I can't say I see much replay value here, although the story was engaging enough for me to want to see it continue and develop.”
    • “Unfortunately, this will suffer on the replay value scale until other episodes are released.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially tedious, but it becomes more engaging as they progress, ultimately contributing to an enjoyable experience.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional connection to the characters, particularly between Magnus and King Harald, lacking, which diminishes the impact of the plot's surprising conclusion. While the narrative encourages strategic choices, the emotional stakes may not resonate strongly with players who have invested in the kingdom's growth.

    • “The plot took me by surprise in the end, but I felt emotionally detached from King Harald as Magnus. While it would be wise to choose sides, as a player, I found myself wanting to stay loyal to the kingdom I had built.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the story's twists and turns, which made me reflect on my choices and their consequences throughout the game.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is noted as intriguing, enhancing the overall experience, but it primarily functions as a quiz.

    • “The atmosphere is captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
    • “The immersive environment enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel alive.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is rich and engaging, creating a unique sense of place.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the game has potential, the lack of immersive atmosphere really detracts from the experience.”
    • “The environment lacks depth, leaving the atmosphere feeling hollow and uninviting.”
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The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain is a role playing game.

The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain is available on PC and Windows.

The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain was released on May 31, 2021.

The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain was developed by Randumb Studios.

The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain is a single player game.

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