Tourney
- November 4, 2021
- Tusky Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Tourney is a single-player simulation game that puts you in charge of a medieval tournament. Build and manage the tournament ground, invite knights, and keep nobles and peasants entertained with jousts, melee, and archery contests. As the head of a noble house, you can select champions to compete and influence their performance, offering a unique twist on traditional sim games."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming medieval theme with engaging gameplay mechanics that allow players to manage tournaments and give advice to their knights.
- It has a nice art style and humor, with witty item descriptions and character backstories that enhance the overall experience.
- The game is enjoyable for a short play session, making it a fun option for fans of simulation and management games.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to a lack of content and replayability.
- The sandbox mode is reportedly buggy and crashes frequently, limiting its usefulness and enjoyment.
- There is a lack of meaningful progression and goals, making it feel more like a demo than a fully fleshed-out game.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally engaging and familiar to fans of management games like RollerCoaster Tycoon, featuring enjoyable mechanics such as building and hiring staff. However, players find certain elements, like the crowd-scanning for robbers, to be frustrating, and the overall progression lacks depth, leading to a sense of limited replayability. While the game offers a fun experience for a short duration, many feel it ultimately doesn't justify its space in their library.
“It's a very interesting and fun mechanic and a clever addition to the genre.”
“Gameplay is engaging and easy to grasp, yet certain things will be missed initially.”
“There's also an annoying mechanic where you have to scan the crowd for 'robbers' and tell your guard to arrest them or you lose money.”
“Its simple in design, yes, but with that complexity comes from the gameplay itself, not in its design.”
“The basic gameplay should be familiar to fans of RollerCoaster Tycoon or other management games, but the addition of representing a house of knights is really cool.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is described as short but memorable, with players completing the main missions in about four hours. While the humor adds charm, there are calls for more depth, such as additional goals and events, as well as a desire for a more personalized experience. Players also note the importance of saving frequently to avoid mission failures due to time constraints.
“It's got some nice humor - you can see little thought bubbles from time to time with funny stuff people are thinking, and the story is humor-driven.”
“I completed the main five missions (set over 4 maps) in about 4 hours, so the game is short, but memorable.”
“The only nitpick I have is to be sure to save often, as you might get halfway through a day and realize there's no way to complete your mission before the day ends.”
“For missions, only 800 gold then done, lol. Have more goals or levels?”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is experiencing some bugs, but the developer is actively addressing these issues.
“It is currently a bit buggy, but the developer is still working heavily on it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style and charming character designs, contributing to an overall visually pleasing experience.
“It looks nice, with a good art style and cute characters.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with multiple users noting that it is of good quality.
“The music is pretty good.”
“The music is pretty good.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a charming sense of humor, highlighted by humorous thought bubbles that reveal characters' amusing inner thoughts, contributing to a story that is driven by comedic elements. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted and entertaining tone throughout the experience.
“It's got some nice humor; you can see little thought bubbles from time to time with funny things people are thinking, and the story is humor-driven.”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every interaction a delightful surprise.”
“I love how the characters have quirky personalities that shine through in their humorous dialogues.”
