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Yes, Your Grace

Yes, Your Grace tells a decent story in an enjoyable way, and there's really nothing else like it outside of a certain fantasy TV show with a terrible ending
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86% User Score Based on 5,594 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 14 reviews

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Yes, Your Grace is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Brave At Night and was released on March 6, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "Yes, Your Grace," you are the king of a medieval kingdom, making decisions on how to allocate your resources to help petitioners in the throne room. Manage your family's affairs, hire generals, witches, and hunters to aid you, and navigate the politics of the realm. The game features a fictional world inspired by Slavic folklore, with a focus on storytelling and character development.

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  • Engaging and emotional storyline that keeps players invested in the characters and their fates.
  • Charming pixel art style and atmospheric soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • Meaningful choices that impact the narrative, creating a sense of responsibility and moral dilemmas.
  • Many choices feel inconsequential, leading to a linear storyline that doesn't significantly change with different decisions.
  • Resource management can become tedious and lacks depth, making it feel less engaging over time.
  • Some forced plot points can lead to frustrating moments where players feel they have no real agency.
  • story
    3,916 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Yes, Your Grace" is a compelling blend of medieval drama and emotional depth, focusing on the struggles of King Eryk as he navigates the challenges of ruling his kingdom while managing family dynamics. While the narrative is engaging and features well-developed characters, many players note that the choices made throughout the game often feel inconsequential, leading to a linear storyline with predetermined outcomes. Despite this, the game's rich storytelling and emotional weight resonate strongly, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “The story is captivating, and the attention to minor details by the developers is worth an applause.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story, coupled with the game’s charming art and music, makes it a memorable experience.”
    • “The story is engaging, at times funny, cute, heartwarming, and horribly tragic.”
    • “Your choices do not change the straight line path of the story.”
    • “The story is more or less going to be the same regardless of what you do, but maybe with some changes in what characters are in the ending.”
    • “Unfortunately, the major events in the story are the ones you have no choice in nor even the illusion of choice.”
  • gameplay
    852 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Yes, Your Grace" is primarily centered around resource management and decision-making, where players navigate a series of moral dilemmas while managing their kingdom's needs. While the mechanics are straightforward and accessible, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, often feeling that choices do not significantly impact the narrative. Despite its simplicity, the game is praised for its engaging story and emotional weight, making it more of a narrative experience than a traditional game with complex mechanics.

    • “The gameplay strikes a perfect balance between managing your limited resources and advancing the story.”
    • “The gameplay is simple but enjoyable, similar to how tycoon games revolve around profit.”
    • “The story is amazing, the gameplay is challenging and the soundtrack is perfect.”
    • “The gameplay is simple, yes, but you are always struggling for resources and gold, at least on your first playthrough, which means that you will be in a lot of tough spots where you either have to refuse to help or offer a worse solution.”
    • “The gameplay loop got boring by the end – it’s just a resource management sim.”
    • “The gameplay is entirely monotonous.”
  • music
    745 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Yes, Your Grace" has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and atmospheric quality, enhancing the game's medieval setting and narrative. Players have praised the soundtrack for its ability to evoke a range of feelings, from joy to sorrow, and many noted its fitting integration with the game's themes and character moments. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, with some players expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack separately due to its exceptional quality.

    • “The music is also very great; it's one of the games where the music alone would already be great, but in combination, it's just perfect.”
    • “The art is warm and storybook-like, the soundtrack swells with medieval charm, and the writing balances heartfelt sincerity with sly wit.”
    • “The music shifts as the story darkens, and the use of silence is just as powerful as the musical crescendos.”
    • “The music was very annoying to me so I just turned it off.”
    • “The music is above average.”
    • “The music was a bit lacking overall, but had a few strong moments through the nearly 7 hour long story.”
  • graphics
    526 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Yes, Your Grace" are characterized by a charming pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic games, effectively complementing the game's medieval setting and emotional storytelling. While some players appreciate the simplicity and aesthetic appeal, others note that the graphics may not cater to everyone's taste, with a few expressing a desire for more polish and detail. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, contributing positively to the immersive experience despite their minimalist nature.

    • “The pixel art style is absolutely stunning, creating a world that feels both charming and alive.”
    • “The graphics are so charming and nostalgic for 90s kids.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous, the soundtrack is unreasonably amazing at many times, and the idea of mixing a resource management game with a choice-based RPG is really fun.”
    • “The graphics are very simple which was expected, however the choices you make affect the storyline in almost no interesting way.”
    • “See, this isn't really an RPG or an adventure game... it's a crappy choose-your-own-adventure e-book with crappy pixel art because the developer didn't know/couldn't afford any artists, so they couldn't manage to arrange contemporary graphics.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
  • emotional
    448 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Yes, Your Grace" is widely praised for its depth and impact, with many players reporting strong emotional responses, including tears and heartfelt connections to the characters and story. The game masterfully blends challenging decision-making with a narrative that explores themes of family, duty, and sacrifice, often leaving players feeling invested in the outcomes of their choices. Overall, it is described as an emotional rollercoaster that combines charming visuals and a compelling soundtrack to enhance its poignant storytelling.

    • “A heartbreaking story about trying to keep your kingdom and family together.”
    • “The game play is tough but fair, and easily understood, and the story is heart-wrenching throughout.”
    • “Yes, your grace is a beautifully crafted game that combines heart-wrenching storytelling with challenging kingdom management mechanics.”
    • “If you like a boring storyline that's incredibly predictable and very linear, this is for you.”
    • “What seemed to be 'Reigns meets Mount & Blade and Kingdom' in the marketing just really ended up being 'Papers, Please' with a crown, less impactful choices, and a boring story that drags itself more than it has any right to do so.”
  • replayability
    409 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting that it is limited due to its linear narrative structure and the minimal impact of choices on the overall story. While some players found enjoyment in exploring different endings or achieving completionist goals, the consensus is that the game is primarily a one-time experience, often completed in a short playtime of around 5-8 hours. Many reviewers expressed a desire for more complexity and meaningful choices to enhance replay value.

    • “Great storytelling, nice art design, the branching narratives really add replay value.”
    • “The music, art style and storytelling are amazing, I love that there are different endings and different paths you can take throughout the game - makes it replayable and refreshing.”
    • “The replayability seems quite high, and I'm excited to play through it a few more times.”
    • “Limited replay value once you’ve seen the main paths.”
    • “It is a good little story game that you can complete quickly, but it has no replayability and your choices do not matter, really.”
    • “The biggest downside is that the vast majority of your choices amount to very little for the sake of telling a particular story so there isn't a lot of replay value.”
  • humor
    164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Yes, Your Grace" is a blend of dark comedy and quirky charm, often juxtaposed with emotional and tragic moments, creating a unique narrative experience. While many players appreciate the witty dialogue and humorous character interactions, some found certain jokes unfunny or forced, leading to mixed reactions. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with serious themes, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

    • “A kingdom management sim that blends courtly drama, tough choices, and just the right touch of dark humor.”
    • “The game greets you with engaging characters and hilarious scenes, and unless you are a heartless jerk, it will make you feel high on feelium at some point.”
    • “The writing is good and there is a nice mix of decision making and humor.”
    • “Some of the interactions are painfully unfunny.”
    • “Not funny.”
    • “Not funny.”
  • atmosphere
    107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its cozy and immersive qualities, enhanced by beautiful pixel art and a captivating soundtrack that evokes a medieval setting. Players feel a strong emotional connection to the characters and story, with the music playing a crucial role in building tension and enhancing the overall experience. Despite some critiques regarding gameplay depth, the charming atmosphere and engaging narrative make it a standout title.

    • “The atmosphere the game evokes is cozy and charming - you really do feel like you are sitting by a fire in an old castle.”
    • “The atmosphere and the music do a great job immersing you into the kingdom of Davern, and even through its relatively short runtime, the game does a decent job at making you feel attached to the characters.”
    • “The attention to detail in character design and environment creates an immersive atmosphere, enhancing the player's connection to the story.”
    • “I won while my character's entire family dies at the end of my speed clicking through mindless dribble of dialog and clumsily click through 'choices' that are ill defined and 'forgetting' to use preparations as I click around the confused atmosphere.”
    • “Overall it wasn't a terrible experience, the setting and atmosphere saves it, but I expected far more from a game.”
    • “Music in this game plays an important role, in most situations and creates the right atmosphere of the middle-ages, but where it’s needed more drama or more sorrow, in this case you will be surprised.”
  • grinding
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious and frustrating, with many players noting that the gameplay becomes increasingly monotonous and linear as they progress. While some appreciate the story and character choices, the repetitive mechanics and resource management often lead to a joyless experience, particularly in the latter stages of the game. Overall, players suggest that the game could benefit from quality-of-life improvements to alleviate the grind and enhance enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “This game is more frustrating and tedious than fun.”
    • “There's a super tedious routine to each 'turn' that feels like it could've been fixed with even 1 or 2 quality of life features.”
    • “The plot is super linear, and the mechanics are very slow and tedious.”
  • character development
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it for creating strong emotional connections and immersive storytelling, others criticize it for lacking depth and complexity, resulting in flat characters. The character design is generally well-received, with many noting the unique traits of NPCs and the effective use of pixel art to convey emotions. Overall, the game is recognized for its engaging narrative and character arcs, though some players feel certain characters do not evolve meaningfully throughout the story.

    • “One of the strongest aspects of the game is the character development.”
    • “I enjoyed the storyline and character development that had occurred as well as the tough decisions one needed to make along the journey.”
    • “Story core was quite typical for this type of setting but the character development and family bonding were handled beautifully!”
    • “Where the game falters is in the character development - the characters are as flat as the 2D sprites that represent them, with barely any personality.”
    • “She literally didn't learn anything for no reason; there was no character development besides 'I am an asshole' and then she became a gay asshole and leaves her family to die.”
    • “Either through lack of character development or said characters, I didn't feel emotionally connected.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is marked by a mix of minor bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, such as UI issues and graphical errors. While some players report a smooth experience without major glitches, others find the presence of frustrating bugs detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game shows promise but is still in need of polish to enhance stability.

    • “Most of the choices are forced or pre-determined with the current events occurring, comes with a buggy UI. I was able to take my crown off (but it wasn't actually off) and put another crown on top of the already existing crown, and had to alt + F4 / relaunch the game.”
    • “Some bugs and glitches can be frustrating, impacting the overall gaming experience.”
    • “Clicking the side of the screen in order to exit a room can be a bit buggy.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance and engaging mechanics, some experience notable issues such as lag and input delays. These technical problems can detract from the experience, although they are often resolved with a simple restart. Despite these concerns, the game's addictive nature and engaging decision-making elements keep players invested.

    • “Runs smoothly, simple mechanics but can get pretty addicting and engaging at the later stages.”
    • “Can't speak to performance, but stability is 100%.”
    • “This is fine by me, as for the hours of enjoyment I got fretting over my decisions was far more engaging than a mindless grind and optimization of numbers.”
    • “However, some users may experience issues with the game's optimization and performance.”
    • “While its visual style, gameplay, and decision-making mechanics draw players in, some technical inadequacies or performance issues may limit their experience.”
    • “There are performance issues, lag, and input issues, but these are trivial and can be solved by a restart of the game.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players feeling misled by its advertising, which suggests meaningful choices and resource management that are not fully realized in gameplay. While some appreciate the game as a step up from its predecessor, there is a consensus that the promotional material does not accurately reflect the experience, leading to concerns about potential cash-grabbing tactics.

    • “Despite the advertisement, there are practically no meaningful choices to make.”
    • “This game advertises itself as having choices, managing resources, and being efficient.”
    • “I loved this game a lot but still agree with many of the negative reviews that it could benefit from more accurate advertising.”
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Yes, Your Grace is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme.

Yes, Your Grace is available on Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Yes, Your Grace.

Yes, Your Grace was released on March 6, 2020.

Yes, Your Grace was developed by Brave At Night.

Yes, Your Grace has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Yes, Your Grace is a single player game.

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