Welcome to Princeland
- November 9, 2018
- Serhat Yucekaya
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamWelcome 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and casual experience with a variety of weapons, vehicles, and pets, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- Despite its low price, the game provides a surprising amount of content and gameplay mechanics, including RPG elements and multiplayer options.
- The graphics are decent for an indie game, and the humor and absurdity of the gameplay add to its charm.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful content, with many areas and enemy encounters feeling generic and unvaried.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including poor vehicle physics and inconsistent performance, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The story is minimal and lacks depth, making the game feel aimless and less engaging over time.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Welcome to Princeland" is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its simple mechanics and grindy MMORPG feel, while others find it generic and slow. Many appreciate the fun and entertaining aspects, particularly in unique scenarios like zombie soccer, but some express a desire for more content and polish. Overall, the game offers a blend of RPG elements and absurdity reminiscent of titles like Saints Row, appealing to those who enjoy casual, albeit monotonous, gameplay.
“The gameplay is a lot of fun, as you can see in the video I made of 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 with many strong points, and the gameplay itself receives the attention needed to make it fun, which is also a relief.”
“It will focus mostly on the gameplay, which reminded me more of a grindy MMORPG than anything else.”
“I believe the devs could make a good game, but it's just so generic, slow, and full of skinner box mechanics.”
“This game needs more polish, maybe more customization, and some further work on its mechanics.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with players describing it as a sandbox experience focused on chaotic gameplay rather than a coherent narrative. While there are randomized quests and a job board for missions, these lack depth and structure, leading to a gameplay experience centered around fun and absurdity rather than a meaningful plot. Overall, the game prioritizes action and exploration over storytelling.
“I expected a joke game with a short story and funny ways to die.”
“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.”
“Like, you all pack into a giant oversized Cadillac-style car to head to your mission goal and the driver starts swerving, only to overcorrect too much and you all go tumbling off a cliff twirling into the ocean.”
“However, this game story-wise is really about nothing.”
“The story is nonexistent.”
“Virtually no story, plot or standard missions to follow to lock things out or worry about.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they are surprisingly impressive for an indie title developed in Unity. While some textures and lighting could be improved, the visuals are described as nice and optimized, providing a smooth experience even during intense gameplay. The humorous and quirky physics add to the overall enjoyment, making the graphics a standout feature despite minor glitches.
“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. 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, and the physics are extremely good. On some occasions, they can be a bit glitchy like Goat Simulator, but hilarious at the same time.”
“I have a brand new gaming PC, so there was no way that this was due to a poor graphics card, insufficient RAM, etc.”
“Graphically looks all right; I actually thought it would be much worse, but it surprised me enough.”
“Impression when I got in: a little graphic lag. I toned it down, and a lot of laughter from the content we killed the prince quite early, but the gear in the game makes you laugh. Give it a try.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as quirky and light-hearted, effectively blending absurd elements like aliens, dictators, and animals in a way that resonates with players. While some glitches add to the comedic experience, the overall presentation, including graphics and physics, enhances the fun, making it a worthwhile and entertaining purchase. Players appreciate the game's ability to deliver laughs through its silly and chaotic gameplay.
“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.”
“I enjoy the game; it's very funny and interesting.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fitting the quirky tone, though opinions vary; some find it entertaining while others consider it too weird. Players suggest that additional tunes would enhance the experience, especially for those seeking a more engaging auditory backdrop. Overall, the music serves as a decent complement to the gameplay, particularly for casual play.
“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.”
“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. I hear people say they thought it was entertaining.”
“This is not a great game, but if you want a brainless diversion when you are wasted and have your own music to listen to, this is better than idle games.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance even during intense singleplayer and multiplayer action, though some users report occasional lag when moving their character. The graphics are impressive for a Unity engine title, effectively balancing visual quality with performance.
“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 laggy a little bit while running with your character in the game.”
“Their aim is like if a CS:GO player installed every hack ever and used 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 it's smooth and able to handle all the singleplayer/multiplayer action.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, likening it to a grindy MMORPG where progression feels slow and often pointless, primarily serving the purpose of unlocking achievements. Specific locations, such as location 6, are noted for being particularly grind-heavy.
“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.)”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report occasional freezing issues during gameplay, particularly when turning, but these problems do not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment and recommendation of the game.
“The only bad thing I noticed was some freezes in the game when turning, but overall, I recommend this game.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The game is fun, but the constant lag and instability really detract from the experience.”
