The Monarch: First Light

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In "The Monarch: First Light," you must protect your kingdom from nightly attacks by demon gates. Gather resources, recruit peasants, train units, and build structures to defend your land. Remember to prioritize wall construction, recruit peasants regularly, and avoid the forest at night for survival. Can you restore peace to your kingdom?

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a relaxing atmosphere that keeps players motivated.
It offers a unique blend of kingdom management and tower defense mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of both genres.
The demo showcases polished gameplay and has a lot of potential for future content.

The game lacks originality, feeling like a mix of existing titles without any unique ideas.
There are technical issues, including crashes and problems with saving progress.
The demo is misleadingly presented as a full game, which may frustrate players looking for a complete experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, with players enjoying the minimalist design and the implicit learning curve that encourages discovery. However, some users feel that the demo lacks sufficient gameplay features, leaving them wanting more content to fully understand the game's potential. Overall, the combination of engaging music and a supportive atmosphere enhances the gameplay experience.
- “It has really good content for a prologue and the music is so in tune with the atmosphere that it supports the gameplay in the background.”
- “I really like the game; I'm not really good at it and make a lot of mistakes, but still it's fun and you are eager to improve your gameplay.”
- “When I started to play, I just couldn't stop playing, because it looks so simple, so minimalist, but it's a great experience that you need to learn a lot of stuff. All you discover is part of the gameplay; I don't know how they did it, but they designed the game in a way that discovering new features is part of the challenge and part of the fun.”
- “But I do think it lacks gameplay features; maybe there's more to come, but the demo is not enough to understand it.”
- “When I started to play, I just couldn't stop playing, because it looks so simple, so minimalist, but it's a great experience that you need to learn a lot of stuff, and it is all implicit. All you discover is part of the gameplay; I don't know how they did it, but they designed the game in a way that discovering the new features is part of the challenge and part of the fun.”
- “It has really good content for a prologue, and the music is so in tune with the atmosphere that it supports the gameplay in the background.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it lacks genuine investment in quality and misrepresents prologues as full games. Overall, players advise against purchasing or playing due to these concerns.
- “My guess is this is just a cash grab game with no real time or money invested into it. Don't play, don't buy.”
- “The new advertising meta is pretending prologues are full games.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by a well-composed soundtrack that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the depth and richness of the atmosphere, which exceeds initial expectations of simplicity.
- “It has really good content for a prologue, and the music is so in tune with the atmosphere that it supports the gameplay in the background.”
- “The first moment I saw this game, I thought it was going to be a very simple game, and I loved the atmosphere of the game.”
optimization
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a subpar performance that detracts from the overall experience. Many users express disappointment, suggesting it feels like a poorly executed imitation of other titles.
- “The game is quite poorly optimized; it feels like a blatant copy, and I don't recommend it.”
- “The game is quite poorly optimized; it feels like a blatant copy, and I don't recommend it.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are described as a blend of styles from various popular titles, featuring a 3D kingdom aesthetic reminiscent of Minecraft Dungeons, combined with sound effects and mob designs similar to World of Warcraft. This unique visual approach contributes to an engaging and familiar atmosphere for players.
- “This game feels like a mix of various popular titles: it's like a 3D kingdom with Minecraft Dungeons graphics, World of Warcraft sound effects and mob designs, and a Vampire Survivors leveling and skill system.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to complement the atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience, particularly in the prologue.
- “The music is so in tune with the atmosphere that it supports the gameplay in the background.”