The Throne of Bernicia

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The Throne of Bernicia is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Dr. Jack Thomas and was released on October 31, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Trouble is brewing in the kingdom of Bernicia, a peaceful realm ruled over by the newly-ascended Queen Amelia. Answer her call for heroes and help beat back the forces of evil that threaten the land in this fantasy RPG, inspired by the classics of the genre.Featuring More than a half-dozen different dungeons to explore! A band of stalwart companions for your adventuring party, each with their o…

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features well-crafted characters with changing expressions and humorous interactions, enhancing the overall charm.
It offers a decent amount of side quests and player choices, allowing for varied outcomes and engagement.
As a free game, it provides a surprising amount of content and enjoyment, making it a worthwhile experience for players.

The game suffers from low-quality graphics and a generic RPG Maker aesthetic, which detracts from the overall experience.
There are several bugs and issues, including typos and a lack of autosave, which can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
Players cannot revisit dungeons after defeating bosses, which can hinder the completion of side quests and exploration.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's story is described as a mix of generic RPG tropes and fan-fiction elements, reminiscent of high school anime narratives, which some players found enjoyable despite its simplicity. While the plot may not be groundbreaking, it is well-written and complemented by engaging side quests and character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciated the fun and detail within the story, even if it followed familiar themes.
- “The game is quite easy and I do wish there was harder difficulties or modes, but for a storytelling little RPG game, it was quite fun and has a lot of little details like talking to certain out-of-the-way NPCs for cool bonus items.”
- “The story was the usual, but in a great way.”
- “This is a painfully generic RPG Maker asset flip with an equally painful high school anime club dropout fan-fiction fantasy plot from some kid who watched too much anime and thought RPG Maker would allow him to tell his imaginary girlfriend that he's a game developer.”
- “The story was well written and the dungeons were not all the same.”
- “I was a little confused on starting the first quest and getting past the bandits, but when I stumbled my way into the camp I found that I was already enjoying this gem.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, with a lack of full HD support and no options for graphical adjustments, which detracts from the experience for modern PC gamers. Reviewers also note the use of simplistic and uninspired designs, exemplified by basic shapes being used to represent buildings, contributing to an overall impression of laziness in the visual presentation.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “The script writing is boorish and they did lazy graphics; not because they use default RPG Maker MZ graphics but because they made a cube, put a door on it, and called it a building.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being subpar, with many users noting that it suffers from low-quality, repetitive design typical of RPG Maker titles, resulting in an overall disappointing experience.
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the dynamic character interactions and expressions, which contribute to a comedic atmosphere. Each character's unique side-quest adds depth to their personalities, enhancing the overall humorous experience.
- “A real point of strength is the characters: their expressions change, their interactions are humorous, and they each have their own side-quest, which was a great addition.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious situations and quirky character antics.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is completely free to play, with no advertisements or in-game purchases, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report dedicating significant time to grinding in the game, indicating that it can be a time-consuming activity that may appeal to those willing to invest their free time for progress.
- “I rarely have much time off, and I spent quite a bit of it over the past two days grinding this game out.”