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Ur is a single player casual strategy game. 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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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique opportunity to play the Royal Game of Ur, a historical board game, with engaging interactions between historical and literary figures.
It features a polished tutorial that makes the rules easy to understand, along with a good level of challenge that keeps players engaged.
The game is completely free, which is commendable and demonstrates the developers' confidence in their work.

The dice roll mechanics and game rules are poorly implemented, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
The graphics and overall presentation feel more suited for a mobile app rather than a PC game on Steam, lacking the polish expected from a desktop experience.
The game has a very low player count, indicating a lack of interest and engagement from the gaming community.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics in the game are considered passable and not on par with top-tier titles, suggesting a need for improvement. While some users appreciate the visuals, they emphasize that impressive graphics alone are insufficient without equally strong gameplay. Overall, the game's graphics do not elevate it to the level of more visually stunning games like GTA V or Baldur's Gate 3.
- “Great graphics and well done gameplay.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game enhances the social experience, evoking a lively medieval pub atmosphere, with unexpected performances like the Game of Thrones theme adding to the enjoyment. Additionally, the student project showcases a blend of country and western music, appealing to diverse musical tastes.
- “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, breaks into playing the Game of Thrones main theme... true story, caught us all off guard... great times, but I digress.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it often feels out of place with the game's atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly on Linux, indicating a high level of stability in that environment.
- “This runs great on big Linux!”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent stability throughout my gameplay sessions.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is set in a medieval context that enhances the social experience, making it ideal for playing with friends in a lively pub atmosphere. The unexpected musical interludes, such as the Game of Thrones theme, add a unique charm to the narrative experience. Overall, the setting and ambiance contribute to memorable moments while engaging with the game's story.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of a basic tile-based tabletop game, lacking the depth and quality expected from top-tier titles like GTA V or Baldur's Gate 3. Overall, it fails to meet the high standards of engaging gameplay that players seek.