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About Ur

Ur is a single player tactical strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Games By Kylie and was released on April 8, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The Royal Game of Ur, also known as Twenty Squares, has a history that stretches over five millennia! Its earliest boards date back to 2500 BCE and examples have been found across the Mediterranean. This game is a 3D computer gameplay experience that takes you into the ancient world. The game board, pieces, and dice are 3D reconstructions of actual ancient examples from museums. This historical ga…

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Single-Player

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Unique historical theme featuring the Royal Game of Ur with educational info and authentic insults from Mesopotamian figures.
Fun and engaging gameplay with a good mix of strategy and randomness, supported by a polished tutorial.
Free to play with no microtransactions, offering a chance to experience an ancient board game digitally.

Dice roll mechanics and game rules feel flawed or inaccurate, leading to confusing gameplay situations.
Graphics are passable but unimpressive, and the overall presentation feels like a student or mobile-level project.
Lacks multiplayer mode and has very limited public interest, resulting in low player count and replay value.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally decent but not exceptional, especially compared to top-tier titles. While visuals are important, this tile-based tabletop game prioritizes gameplay over cutting-edge graphics, offering a well-done experience despite simpler visuals.
- “Great graphics and well done gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is enjoyed for its lively, medieval-inspired atmosphere, often played on old instruments that enhance social gatherings. It blends traditional and unexpected themes, creating memorable and engaging experiences for players.
- “It's a great game to play in your local medieval pub with friends, lots of beer and mead, the music group playing old instruments, then breaking into playing the Game of Thrones main theme... true story, caught us all off guard. Great times!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story aspect provides an immersive medieval atmosphere that enhances social play, creating memorable and enjoyable moments, though the narrative details themselves are not deeply highlighted.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is considered basic and tile-based, lacking the depth and engagement found in top-tier games like GTA V or Baldur's Gate 3, resulting in a less compelling experience overall.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game runs smoothly and is highly stable on Linux, providing a reliable and enjoyable experience without significant performance issues.