The Great Tournament

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The Great Tournament is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on February 9, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Train as a squire and become a knight in order to win the great tournament.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

story463 positive mentions

monetization40 negative mentions

Engaging and immersive storytelling that builds strong emotional attachment to characters.
Meaningful choices and multiple paths that significantly affect the story and its outcomes, enhancing replayability.
Minimal and non-intrusive ads in the free version, with the option to pay for ad removal, delivering a high-quality free text-based RPG experience.

Frequent spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors that occasionally detract from immersion.
Lack of a save or checkpoint system causes frustration as players must restart from the beginning upon death or mistakes.
The pacing in later parts, especially the tournament segments, can feel rushed, repetitive, or tedious, with some combat and travel mechanics lacking depth.

story
684 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
30%
2%
The story is widely praised for its gripping, immersive, and emotionally engaging narrative with well-developed characters and impactful choices that significantly alter the plot, offering multiple endings and high replay value. While some note the plot is occasionally predictable or clichéd and mention minor grammatical errors, these flaws do not detract from the overall enjoyment and depth of the medieval-themed tale. A few users wished for a longer, less rushed conclusion and more development for side characters, but the narrative’s quality and interactive storytelling remain standout features.
- “The characters are in depth and the story is amazing with good twists, truly emotional moments and a plot that you as a player have a huge impact on and can drastically change the path of the story.”
- “Truly engaging story and characters, choices that matter, and multiple fleshed-out outcomes to discover.”
- “The story is immersive, once I started playing I couldn't stop because I kept wanting to know what happens next to my character, who you can name and shape throughout the game to be exactly how you want them to be.”
- “Many parts of the story, including the conclusion, were done with a quick gloss over.”
- “However, the story became very rushed toward the end and lost its grip on my emotions, which was a huge shame.”
- “The story is written so poorly that I got bored very quickly.”
monetization
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
The game's monetization is praised for its minimal, non-intrusive ads, providing a mostly free and smooth experience without forcing payments. Many users appreciate the option to watch ads voluntarily to support the developers, and some even pay to remove ads despite their rarity. Overall, the advertising is well-balanced, allowing players to enjoy the engaging story without frequent disruptions.
- “Beaten it many times and absolutely no ads.”
- “No ads, no requests for reviews, so fun... and you will never regret it!”
- “Best of the free games, almost no ads, most interesting gameplay and fascinating stories.”
- “Back then you only have to pay after finishing a playthrough. It also forces you to watch ads to continue after waiting 5 minutes???”
- “Not because it's paid, I gladly paid (which I never do first time buying anything on Play Store), but it just felt like a quick cash grab and when it ended I thought to myself 'that's it?' However, the first game is amazing.”
- “Also, there are ads at the bottom of the screen the entire time.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
42%
7%
Gameplay is praised for its variety, immersive storytelling, and decision-making mechanics that enhance engagement and replayability. While some find certain mechanics sluggish or tedious, the overall experience is enjoyable, with well-integrated puzzles, RTS elements, and exploration. Minor issues include save system frustrations and occasional lack of impactful choices, but the gameplay remains smooth, entertaining, and complemented by a strong narrative.
- “Beautiful game with hours upon hours of different gameplay options and new things to explore.”
- “The impact of all the choices you will make, the weight of the responsibility of the protagonist, the conflict, the excitement, the length and depth, and the uniqueness of certain mechanics of the game are simply perfect and very well written.”
- “Each chapter felt exciting and intense, with many situations providing brand new gameplay elements like puzzles and non-linear exploration.”
- “My only concern, and the leading cause for the four-star review, is the timer and save mechanics, should you fail.”
- “Travelling mechanics could have been better; I felt I lacked information about the duration of travel between various towns.”
- “I confirmed while the choice that I did not want was selected, in a very game-changing situation, and ruined hours of gameplay.”
replayability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
43%
9%
The game offers high replayability due to multiple paths, diverse endings, and stats-driven choices that encourage different strategies and story variations. While some find it occasionally repetitive or wish for more leveling options, its branching narratives, strategic time elements, and well-written content make it engaging to revisit multiple times. Overall, it is widely praised for its rich replay value and immersive experience.
- “The game itself is like a book you click next waiting to see what will happen as things go on. Your stats can determine whether you have certain options available to you. It's pretty replayable; you can mess around with the options hoping to get alternate endings such as being crowned, taking the kingdom and creating a democracy. You can also go to war and travel to different tournaments because it's more than just one path.”
- “Has a very interesting time and travel system in the later half that takes a lot of preplanning and strategy to take full advantage of, as well as many paths that make use of your stats, adding a lot of replayability.”
- “Completely free, can play offline, massive and well written, infinitely replayable. If that isn't enough, there's a second book that's high quality and makes you want to support the devs.”
- “The only complaint I have is there's not much replay value.”
- “The multiple endings add a lot of replay value, though it is sometimes annoying to have to click through things you've already read.”
- “The replay value is also surprisingly high because you can't backtrack your decisions.”
emotional
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's deep emotional impact, praising its immersive storytelling, well-developed characters, and meaningful choices that lead to a heartfelt and thrilling experience. The narrative elicits a wide range of emotions—from excitement and pride to heartbreak and joy—making it a memorable and touching journey.
- “The characters are in-depth and the story is amazing with good twists, truly emotional moments, and a plot that you as a player have a huge impact on and can drastically change the path of the story.”
- “Even though I find the characters to be very generic and the writing average, I got emotionally attached to the characters and loved to accompany them on their adventures.”
- “It's been literally years and I'm still playing it and getting different story, the story is immersive and diverse and it engages us with the characters emotionally and your choices matter drastically.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
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Users generally note that the game has minimal to no graphics, relying heavily on imagination and storytelling to engage players. While some appreciate the strong narrative and decision-making without visual elements, many suggest that improved or added graphics would enhance gameplay and appeal. Overall, the graphics are considered simple but effective within the game's story-driven design.
- “It is amazing how little you need graphics when the story draws you in so much.”
- “The story was great and the graphics, well that's up to your imagination, so it was great.”
- “While more artwork would be nice this is a very good story driven game with healthy amounts of choices to keep it interesting.”
- “There is no graphics.”
- “Cool game, wish there were more and better artworks and a little more user friendly, but all in all it's a great app.”
- “Suggestion: graphics will enhance gameplay to the next level.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
Character development in the game is generally praised for being well-realized, engaging, and diverse, helping players form strong emotional connections with the characters. However, some users feel that the development is occasionally limited or uneven, leaving a desire for deeper exploration. Overall, the character growth effectively supports the compelling story and immersive experience.
- “This is one of the best mobile games I've played in a long time. It made me nervous about what happens next, with great choices and character development.”
- “The characters aren't perfect, but they're well-realized and make you root for them, showing thoughtful character development within an interactive novel format.”
- “Had an amazing time playing it, with an amazing story, character development, and description. It's one of those stories that leave you feeling empty inside when finished.”
- “There are enough details to paint a picture, but not enough character development to understand your favorite characters.”
- “It's nice, but a little lackluster at times, and not a lot of character development.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game can feel tedious and like a chore, especially when replaying to see different outcomes or reaching long preparation phases. However, these grind-heavy sections are not overly substantial, and the engaging story and choice-making help offset the repetitive mechanics. Adding features like a map or extending the game could reduce the grind and improve overall pacing.
- “Sure you can go back through and make changes in choices but it becomes tedious and feels like a chore just to see a different outcome.”
- “Once I hit the 300 days of preparation for the tournament, it got tedious.”
- “I'd suggest making the game longer/sequel and adding a map of restricted routes (had to draw one myself, exciting but tedious).”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its engaging content and lore but suffers from stability issues, including occasional glitches and freezing, particularly on the stats screen, which can lead to progress loss and player frustration. These bugs affect the overall experience despite the game's strengths.
- “Only problem I had were occasional glitches where I had to reinstall the app, which made me lose all my progress multiple times.”
- “I love text-based games like this and it's a pretty good example. One fairly significant problem is that every so often when you view your stats screen, the game freezes, so depending on how far in you are it can be super annoying.”
- “It has at least decent plot but the app's systems are buggy, which makes it frustrating for some players; this is mostly the fault of the platform, not the author.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the story is well-received, blending authentic medieval quirks with clever, engaging comedy that elicits both laughter and emotional moments. It complements the intriguing characters and plot, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The story had me laughing at some parts and almost crying at others.”
- “Even without the tournament arcs happening, the story is still interesting with great humor and characters.”
- “It does pretty well on sticking you in a fairly authentic medieval setting where physicians still believe dung can remove negative humors, thus healing the body.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its strong, immersive storytelling that responds to player choices. However, some users feel that certain anachronisms, particularly American elements, occasionally disrupt the overall ambiance.
- “The story is superb and has a good atmosphere to it.”
- “Loved the atmosphere and storyline based on your previous choices.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users appreciate the game's story but note the absence of background music or soundtracks, expressing a desire for added audio to enhance the experience.

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8h Average play time

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The Great Tournament is a casual role playing game.

The Great Tournament is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing The Great Tournament.

The Great Tournament was released on February 9, 2018.

The Great Tournament was developed by Hosted Games.

The Great Tournament has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Great Tournament for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

The Great Tournament is a single player game.

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