Welcome to Princeland

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Welcome to Princeland is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Eren Aydin and was released on November 9, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Princeland is a single-player action game set in a tax-oppressed region near the Oman Sea, where powerful countries conduct drug trials and technology experiments. The game now supports stable multiplayer with full Xbox controller compatibility, and can be played offline, though leaderboards and achievements will be unavailable. With improved FPS and networking optimization, players can face off against 70+ enemies at the hardest difficulty level.

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Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of fun, especially when played with friends, providing a casual and entertaining experience.
There is a good variety of weapons, vehicles, and pets, along with decent graphics for an indie game.
The gameplay loop of hunting down the prince and temporarily removing taxes is engaging, and the game is very affordable, making it a great value for the price.

The game suffers from repetitiveness, as the layouts of the hatches and enemy types do not change, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including problems with vehicle controls and inconsistent frame rates.
The story and character development are minimal, making the overall experience feel shallow and lacking depth.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
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The gameplay of "Welcome to Princeland" is a mixed bag, with some players finding it enjoyable and fun, particularly due to its simple mechanics and RPG elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive and generic. The game offers a decent cost-to-value ratio, but its core mechanics may not satisfy those seeking a more polished or engaging experience. Overall, it appeals to players who appreciate straightforward gameplay, though many hope for future updates to enhance its depth and variety.
- “The gameplay is a lot of fun, as you can see in the video I made a match of football in a zombie soccer field.”
- “This is a surprisingly fun game, combining very simple mechanics and progression with an adjustable level of difficulty, to quite a high degree.”
- “This is a cool game, and with many strong points, that the gameplay itself receives the attention needed to make it fun is also a relief.”
- “The graphics are decent, but they don't really stand out, and the gameplay can get repetitive pretty quickly.”
- “I believe the devs could make a good game, but it's just so generic, slow, and full of skinner box mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is not entertaining.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The game's story is largely criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels almost nonexistent. While there are some humorous elements and a variety of tasks to engage in, the overarching narrative is minimal, primarily revolving around simple quests like defeating an evil prince. Overall, the focus is more on sandbox gameplay and chaotic fun rather than a compelling storyline.
- “The story is simple: find and kill the evil prince to get rid of 800% tax.”
- “The game is open world with a wide variety of tasks and missions to do, with a huge skill tree for each weapon and the player's health.”
- “You will frequently rank up and gain access to new weapons, armor, AI pets, and vehicles that you can use to aid you in your mission.”
- “The story has potential but ends up feeling a bit generic, and the characters don’t leave much of an impression.”
- “However, this game story-wise is really about nothing.”
- “The story is nonexistent.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; many players find them surprisingly decent for an indie title, with nice visuals and good texture quality, while others note issues like lighting and occasional graphical lag. The humor and variety in design contribute positively to the experience, although some players feel the graphics do not stand out significantly. Despite some criticisms, the game is generally considered visually appealing, especially given its use of the Unity engine.
- “The visuals and graphics are pretty nice; not the best design, but still for an indie game, it's pretty impressive.”
- “The graphics are actually pretty nice considering it's Unity, and it pushes the engine but feels optimized to the point it's smooth, and able to handle all the singleplayer/multiplayer action.”
- “The graphics are really nice, the physics are extremely good (on some occasions, they can be a bit glitchy like Goat Simulator but hilarious at the same time); explosions can send enemies (or yourself) flying.”
- “The graphics are decent, but they don't really stand out, and the gameplay can get repetitive pretty quickly.”
- “The graphics are shit.”
- “I have a brand new gaming PC, so there was no way that this was due to a poor graphics card, insufficient RAM, etc.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and silly, often eliciting laughter through its absurd scenarios and unexpected glitches, reminiscent of titles like Goat Simulator. While some players found the humor entertaining and the visuals appealing, others noted that the gameplay could feel lackluster and predictable. Overall, the game is seen as a fun, lighthearted experience, especially when enjoyed with friends.
- “I expected a joke game with a short story and funny ways to die.”
- “The idea of mixing aliens with dictators, mutants, chickens, and cows sounds bad at least, but it works in a funny light and uncompromising way; it does not want to be more than that, so it's an honest game.”
- “Best 5 bucks I've spent in a while; the game is hilarious and worth it.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it quirky and fitting, others feel it lacks variety and depth, with missing background music and misplaced sound effects. Overall, it serves as a decent accompaniment for casual play, but many users desire a broader selection of tunes.
- “The music fits the tone of the game well enough, but I could definitely use some more tunes to listen to.”
- “The game also has a quirky sense of humor which helps, although I found the music a bit too weird for my tastes; however, I hear people say they thought it was entertaining.”
- “Missing background music; sound effects are misplaced if they are even there.”
- “- no ambient music.”
- “I found the music a bit too weird for my tastes, although I hear people say they thought it was entertaining.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it generally runs smoothly and showcases impressive graphics for a Unity engine title, some users report occasional lag and performance issues, particularly during intense gameplay.
- “The graphics are actually pretty nice considering it's Unity, and it pushes the engine but feels optimized to the point it's smooth and able to handle all the singleplayer/multiplayer action.”
- “It runs smoothly, but can be a little laggy while running with your character in the game.”
- “The performance is terrible.”
- “Their aim feels like a CSGO player who installed every hack available and is using performance-enhancing drugs.”
- “The graphics are actually pretty nice considering it's Unity and it pushes the engine, but it feels optimized to the point where it's smooth and able to handle all the singleplayer/multiplayer action.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, likening it to a grindy MMORPG where progression feels slow and often pointless, primarily serving to unlock achievements rather than enhance the gameplay experience.
- “It will focus mostly on the gameplay, which reminded me more of a grindy MMORPG than anything else.”
- “Far too much grinding and progression becomes slow, eventually pointless, unless you want to unlock achievements.”
- “(Location 6 is extremely grindy.)”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, including occasional freezes during gameplay, particularly when turning. Despite these bugs, players still recommend the game overall.
- “It looks and plays like a buggy version of Fallen Earth.”
- “The only bad thing I saw was some freezes in the game when you are turning, but overall I recommend this game.”