Tragedy of Prince Rupert
- July 25, 2017
- Spytihněv
Get on Steam"Tragedy of Prince Rupert" is a 2D action shooter set in an open world, where you play as Prince Rupert of the Rhine. The game features fast-paced multidirectional bullet hell action, and allows you to dive 20,000 leagues under the sea and soar into space in a historical hot air balloon. Compete for the best score with friends or on global leaderboards, and unlock the full crew and background story as you search for secrets in this game inspired by Karel Zeman and Jules Verne.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming art style that sets it apart from others.
- It offers a fun exploratory experience with great controls and engaging gameplay mechanics.
- Despite its challenging nature, the game provides a rewarding experience with hidden secrets and a deeper story.
- There is a lack of clear instructions or tutorials, leaving players confused about the game's purpose and mechanics.
- The game can suffer from performance issues, particularly on Linux/Proton, affecting the overall experience.
- The steep difficulty curve and chaotic bullet hell elements may frustrate players, especially those unfamiliar with the genre.
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their distinctive and charming aesthetics, with many reviewers highlighting the unique art style that sets it apart from other titles. While some appreciate the beautiful visuals and sound design, others note that the art is reminiscent of classic films, suggesting it lacks originality. Overall, the graphics are considered appealing but not groundbreaking, serving as a strong draw for exploration and storytelling within the game.
“Very distinctive aesthetics, never played a game that looks like this.”
“This is a really fun exploratory game with great controls and beautiful visuals.”
“Tragedy of Prince Rupert has a rather unique and utterly gorgeous art style, brilliant sound design, and game mechanics that put many AAA titles of the genre to shame.”
“But it's not original - the visuals were taken straight from movies directed by Karel Zeman, namely Vynález zkázy, or The Fabulous World of Jules Verne as it's known to the rest of the world.”
“Overall it's a decent effort to recreate the art style, but it doesn't hold up to the source material.”
“Not amazing (for amazing visuals you have to watch the movies).”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in "Tragedy of Prince Rupert" is an engaging backdrop to its bullet hell gameplay, centering on a quest to prove oneself worthy of marrying a princess while contending with rivals. As players explore the world and collect items, the narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, allowing for a unique experience despite potential disordered revelations. The game features charming visual elements and references to the director's previous work, enhancing the overall storytelling experience, though players express a desire for more story fragments to discover.
“The tragedy of Prince Rupert is a bullet hell that hides an interesting story inside of it.”
“It's a nice 2D bullet hell shoot 'em up, a bit like Luftrausers, but it's got interesting story elements that give you a choice in how you want to play it.”
“There is a story that gradually unveils as you explore the world, collect various objects, and slay enemies.”
“There is a high chance you'll unlock its parts out of order, but due to the way the story is written, it doesn't really matter.”
“The main reason to dive down is to recover collectibles that unlock story and add passengers to your balloon (purely cosmetic).”
“I just wish they added more of these little things and story fragments.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Tragedy of Prince Rupert" is characterized by its unique art style and impressive sound design, complemented by innovative mechanics like a perk system and an anchor feature that enhance player abilities. The experience is divided into fighting and exploration, although the world is relatively small, offering engaging interactions that rival many AAA titles.
“Tragedy of Prince Rupert has a rather unique and utterly gorgeous art style, brilliant sound design, and game mechanics that put many AAA titles of the genre to shame.”
“For the actual gameplay, it's broken up into two parts - fighting and exploration (even though the world is small).”
“The gameplay is broken up into two parts: fighting and exploration, even though the world is small.”
“I could go on about the perk system, the anchor mechanic, or how and why your old-timey hot air balloon can dive underwater.”
“After reading a post from the developer, I learned that certain mechanics actually have an impact on gameplay, such as giving you more HP or slowing enemy bullets.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its soothing quality, contributing positively to the overall experience and enhancing the game's atmosphere.
“I like the look of it, and the soothing music, and the difficulty curve...everything is fantastic.”
