Time Princess: Wicked

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"Time Princess: Story Traveler" is a single-player simulation game with an intriguing story and beautiful game mechanics. The game features awesome graphics and music, but can be very buggy and requires lots of grinding. The current collaboration with the Louvre adds an exciting element to the already wholesome story. Travel through time and explore famous historical events and artifacts in this unique gaming experience. Enjoy the Time Princess x Louvre collaboration now!

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,994 reviews

story1.4k positive mentions

monetization516 negative mentions

The graphics and animations are stunning, providing a visually captivating experience.
The stories are engaging and well-written, often incorporating historical elements.
The game offers a variety of activities, including crafting, mini-games, and character interactions.

Progression can be frustratingly slow due to the high number of materials required to craft outfits.
Many players feel the game has become increasingly pay-to-win, with expensive in-game purchases for outfits and events.
The user interface can be overwhelming, with too many features and options that can confuse new players.

story
2,956 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is widely praised for its engaging narratives and beautiful graphics, with many players appreciating the historical context and character development. However, some users express frustration over the slow progression due to the need for crafting specific outfits, which can hinder the enjoyment of the story. Overall, the combination of interactive storytelling and dress-up mechanics creates a captivating experience, though some players wish for more streamlined gameplay and diverse storylines.
- “The story is engaging, exciting, and the fashion is exquisite.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story is engaging, the clothing is beautiful!”
- “The storyline is very interesting and there is a variety of stories to choose from.”
- “This is a story-based game after all, yet there are missing words, misspelled words, and mistakes in almost every storyline.”
- “The storytelling and organization of the story items is okay at best because it's pretty disorganized and difficult to navigate without having the online tutorials show you where each of the specialty things that you need is located.”
- “I have been playing this game for a while, and although I love the story element and all the different clothes that are available, I have noticed that it has become more and more expensive to buy the 'premium' outfits.”
graphics
1,893 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
24%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their stunning quality, beautiful designs, and smooth animations. Players appreciate the attention to detail in character customization and clothing, often comparing the visuals to high-quality animated films. However, some users noted that the graphics can be demanding on device performance, leading to occasional lag or loading issues. Overall, the game's graphics are a major highlight, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning; like wow, I wasn't expecting that for a game like this.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the art is beautiful.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the story is so well written and fun!!”
- “The graphics are very different from the 2D games I am used to playing; I enjoy the change up.”
- “The graphics are just, wow, and the stories are amazing!”
- “The graphics are very pretty, and I love that this is a detailed dress-up game that includes storylines you can make decisions in!”
monetization
677 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, there are concerns about the increasing reliance on in-app purchases, with some players feeling that the game has become a cash grab, making it difficult to progress without spending money. Overall, while the game is praised for its enjoyable gameplay and minimal ads, the monetization strategy has raised some dissatisfaction among players regarding the balance between free play and pay-to-win elements.
- “No ads, no paywalls and no restrictions for free players.”
- “In-game purchases are not needed; however, they do make the game easier.”
- “There are no ads and you're not obligated to pay for anything.”
- “This game became a cash grab with developers that don't listen to the players' suggestions, which leads to unsatisfying updates.”
- “The only problem is how much of the new outfits and events require that you spend money for in-game purchases.”
- “I didn't expect this type of game from all those ads.”
gameplay
234 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and interesting storylines. However, some users express frustration with the crafting system and the reliance on in-game currency, which can hinder progress, especially for free-to-play players. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and offers a variety of interactive elements, it can be challenging due to resource management and occasional bugs.
- “The gameplay itself is fun too as picking the different outfits and seeing the multiple endings was definitely enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is simple and engaging; it doesn't hold your hand throughout the game, and if you need help, the little fairy is there to provide assistance.”
- “The stories are engaging and the gameplay is fun yet slightly challenging.”
- “The society mechanics were a bit frustrating, but then I realized how expensive (in-game currency) it would be to even craft those clothes.”
- “But there's no good mechanic to grind for the items you need to craft new clothing, and what is the point of a dress-up game where you can't get new clothes?”
- “It's near impossible to rely on gameplay to get enough crafting materials to actually progress without having the patience of a comatose rock.”
music
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users describing it as soothing, lovely, and fitting for the game's themes. However, some players have reported issues with music glitches, such as skipping or distortion, and a lack of options to turn off or adjust the volume. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's immersive storytelling and aesthetic appeal.
- “The music is mind-blowing.”
- “The story is wonderful, music is amazing, and customer service actually takes the time to listen to your issues and find a fix quickly!”
- “The music, the story, and the graphics are amazing.”
- “My only critique is the inability to turn the music in the storybooks off as sometimes I want to play with my own music.”
- “However, with my game, the music is suddenly glitching in the main menus and side menus; it's like a skipping record, and during the actual story mode, there is no music at all.”
- “This game is glitched; don't buy it. I did not see anything; it played music on a black screen. Don't download one of the most horrible games; I can't even see a start.”
grinding
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to spend days or even weeks to gather necessary materials for crafting outfits and progressing through the story. While some players appreciate the variety of side quests and the option to play without spending money, many find the grinding to be a major detractor from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony. Despite its engaging story and appealing graphics, the game's reliance on grinding has left a significant number of players feeling overwhelmed and disheartened.
- “The painfully long grinding, however, knocks off a star, along with the frankly cardboard cutout 'romances', and the amount of storage needed just for the game to function is just atrocious.”
- “The amount of grinding you have to do to finish only one episode is ridiculous.”
- “Unfortunately, most content does reach a point where you'll be grinding for days to reach just the tiniest bit of new content.”
stability
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal issues and appreciate the game's graphics and potential, the overall consensus highlights significant technical problems that detract from the experience, leading to frustration and disappointment. Customer service responses to these issues have also been criticized, further compounding the stability concerns.
- “The events aren't clustered, everything runs great, the graphics and mechanics too.”
- “Other than that, there are no glitches or issues I've had, and I highly recommend this to anyone who hasn't downloaded it yet.”
- “Not buggy, straightforward, and fun!”
- “However, I do experience frequent crashes, freezes, and auto closeouts from this game.”
- “The downside is that whenever I go to my home screen and go into the app again, it totally freezes and I have to restart it.”
- “The game constantly freezes or disconnects from the server.”
emotional
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its meaningful dialogue and empathetic storytelling, which resonates deeply with players, evoking a range of feelings from nostalgia to sadness. While some find the narrative engaging and heartwarming, others criticize it for being lengthy and boring, detracting from the overall experience. Despite mixed feelings about the storyline, many appreciate the wholesome community and emotional moments that the game offers.
- “And really meaningful dialogue with the characters; someone or many people who are very emotionally intelligent and empathetic wrote the scripts.”
- “There's one scene that made me shed a tear for family who didn't make it out of Germany due to certain events in WWII.”
- “It's gives me a nostalgic feeling and the whole game is heartwarming because it reminds me of my childhood. Thank you for making this game :)”
- “I was a long-time Love Nikki dress-up player and I was constantly upset by the prices, events, under-representation, and the boring story.”
- “That said, the graphics are amazing and the costumes are beautifully executed, just let down by the lengthy narrative and boring storyline.”
- “This was advertised as a dress-up game but instead is a story game, a very, very boring story, with no interaction.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the quirky tutorial messages, engaging stories, and the amusing contrast of whimsical elements against historical events. Many find the community interactions and in-game experiences to be entertaining and funny, contributing to an overall lighthearted atmosphere. However, some users note that certain aspects, like losing points or lag, detract from the humor, while the ads are often highlighted as both questionable and amusing.
- “Experiencing the French Revolution from the perspective of a noble in a game with cartoonish fluffy kitties, fairies, magic sewing machines, and lite dating mechanics is some hilarious contrast, to say the least.”
- “I've had fun through the little I've played; it's a funny, self-indulgent romp through pretty accurate historical events.”
- “It's really funny and comfortable.”
- “Losing points and stamina is not funny.”
- “The jokes feel forced and fall flat.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
character development
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning and detailed character designs, offering a wide variety of outfits and customization options that enhance player creativity. Users appreciate the engaging stories tied to the characters, particularly those reflecting Asian cultural themes, although some critiques mention issues with representation. Overall, the combination of charming visuals and intriguing character personalities contributes to a rich gaming experience.
- “There's also an insane amount of options for your character design!”
- “I never really play games like this, but all the stories are very interesting. I love the character designs and the very intriguing character personalities.”
- “Love it! The stories are great, the character designs are great, and there are so many lovely outfits!”
- “The character designs, backgrounds, and dresses are pretty.”
- “-4 stars for bad and racist character design.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players praise its smooth performance and stunning 3D graphics, others report significant issues, particularly on lower-end devices where frame rates drop drastically. Many users express a desire for improvements to reduce storage demands and enhance performance, especially during resource-intensive moments. Despite these concerns, some players still find the app runs well on their devices, highlighting a disparity in experiences based on hardware capabilities.
- “The 3D graphics are gorgeous and everything runs smoothly!”
- “Engaging story, stellar animations, and app performance is great.”
- “The 3D is fantastic and runs smoothly for being on a handheld device.”
- “At first it was fun, but lately the new updates are so poorly optimized that the game runs terribly.”
- “Although I'm enjoying the story and mechanics so far, there's still the glaringly obvious issue that this game's optimization is way too heavy.”
- “The performance mode doesn't help on low-end devices at all, and it's just running at 5fps when in the changing room.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its refreshing and immersive qualities, combining engaging storytelling with character customization and a vibrant, enjoyable environment. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay that enhances the overall experience, making it a perfect fit for fans of choice-driven games.
- “Surprisingly, the game gives me a fresh breath as someone who enjoys choice-based games. I love dressing up and immersing myself in the atmosphere of the royale; this is exactly what I need.”
- “The game has a compelling story, allows you to create your character, and features a beautiful atmosphere!”
- “Smooth gameplay combined with a fun atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users feel that the lack of the ability to replay levels for item collection significantly diminishes the game's replayability, as it restricts players from revisiting content to obtain rewards.
- “We should be given the ability to replay levels to obtain items again instead of only getting them once - it ruins the replayability aspect.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”