Your Royal Gayness
- January 25, 2018
- Lizard Hazard Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Your Royal Gayness," players step into the role of a gay prince forced to marry a man of his mother's choosing to protect the kingdom's secrets. Navigate royal responsibilities, romance potential suitors, and juggle the challenges of governing in this lighthearted simulation game. With its unique premise and diverse representation, "Your Royal Gayness" offers a fresh take on the traditional simulation genre.
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and a delightful cast of quirky characters, making it a fun and engaging experience.
- It offers a unique blend of resource management and LGBTQ+ themes, providing representation and a lighthearted narrative.
- Players appreciate the humor and whimsical storytelling, which often leads to amusing and heartwarming moments.
- The resource management system is unbalanced, making it difficult to achieve multiple objectives within the limited timeframe of the game.
- Many players found the lack of meaningful romance and the reliance on randomly generated love interests disappointing.
- The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, which can disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience.
- story43 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as whimsical, cute, and engaging, with a mix of humor and heartfelt themes, particularly around LGBTQ+ experiences. However, some players criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, with limited replayability due to similar quests and outcomes. Overall, while many appreciate the art style and character development, opinions vary significantly on the story's execution and impact.
“I love this game, super cute story, I've played the story through many times and it still gives me the warm and fuzzies.”
“The story is colorful, playful, and quite a few times it caught me off balance.”
“Wonderful game with a story filled with humor, love, endless decisions with multiple outcomes, and characters that you could relate to.”
“There is never any other story or anything that happens when the meter goes up, it's the same trial with the same weird options to 'prove you're not gay.' Besides just being kind of offensive, it's just boring and a bad plot device.”
“It's pretty short and the replay value is fairly limited because even though there are different endings, the story doesn't change all that much based on your choices.”
“Because all the days (there are 60 days in the game) are the same, literally the same, no plot twist, no action, nothing.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, which complements the fun and endearing characters. Reviewers appreciate the aesthetic, often likening it to a whimsical Arabian Nights theme, and note that the visuals, while simple, effectively enhance the overall experience. Overall, the art style is described as pleasant and creative, contributing positively to the game's narrative and humor.
“Great story and I love the art style they have for the game.”
“The art style of this game is truly enjoyable, the characters are quirky and fun and the storyline is adorable.”
“It's sweethearted, cute, and generally heartwarming, with a fun sense of humor and a cheery art style that keeps things upbeat.”
“Besides the art style, this game plays like it's made cheaply, but it's only in retrospect writing this review that I notice it.”
“I can talk about the graphics, but those are seen easily enough at the top of the store page for the game.”
“The characters are cute, but the graphics are lacking.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its funny dialogue, whimsical storylines, and endearing characters. While some found it less edgy than expected, the lighthearted and innocent humor, along with clever innuendos, contributed to a charming and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game strikes a balance between cute and funny, making it appealing to its target audience.
“I honestly found it funny and endearing that you try not to be too weird or blatant.”
“Your Royal Gayness is a cute, fun little game with a likable and funny cast of characters - and it's hella gay to boot!”
“Many of the mini-storylines made me laugh out loud.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced experience with simple mechanics and a strong narrative focus, particularly on LGBTQ+ themes. While some players appreciate the engaging story and decision-making elements, others find the mechanics unbalanced and occasionally confusing, leading to a sense of wasted time. Overall, the game offers replay value and meaningful choices, though it may not satisfy those seeking complex gameplay or traditional visual novel mechanics.
“Cute little game with easy mechanics, adorable story, and replay value.”
“Not only is being gay central to the plot, but the mechanics revolve around it; the gameplay is actually really enjoyable on top of it all.”
“It takes over 2 hours to finish one playthrough, and every decision you make deeply matters to the plot and gameplay, always leading to implications in the future.”
“I still don't understand what some of the mechanics do, which would be a problem for some games.”
“There is no gameplay.”
“Gameplay - there is so much wasted time.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the branching paths and varying endings that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find the limited events and linear story progression diminish its replay value. Many users express a desire for more randomization and diverse quests to enhance the experience, as repeated playthroughs often yield similar content.
“Cute little game with easy mechanics, adorable story, and replay value.”
“A quick game with easy replayability; I'd love more of it!”
“The highly randomized nature of the game is also interesting; you won't see everything on any given playthrough, and it gives it a different replayability that's very uncommon in games of this vein.”
“Lastly, there are so few events in this game that you just get a repeat of the same exact ones, so the replay value is essentially not worth it.”
“It's pretty short and the replay value is fairly limited because even though there are different endings, the story doesn't change all that much based on your choices.”
“Lack of replayability: in 5 hours, I finished the game twice and was disappointed to discover that I got all the same quests in a slightly different order.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and wholesome storytelling, which resonates deeply with players, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community. Reviewers appreciate the diverse representation and relatable characters, noting that the game's engaging narrative and cheerful art style evoke feelings of joy and acceptance, often leading to happy tears. Overall, it is celebrated for its touching themes and fun, inclusive experience.
“As a person who's been out for over half my life now, this made me cry happy tears.”
“At first I was a little skeptical about what this would be like with the name of the game being so 'on the nose', but it was heartwarming, engaging, and most importantly fun!”
“This was really touching as I'm sure any LGBTQ gamers could easily identify with the closeted prince when you feel like you're some kind of freak for loving the same gender and no one will ever accept you.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with many users highlighting the lovely soundtrack and its complementing art style. However, some players noted issues with uneven loudness in the background music, which detracted from the overall experience.
“The music is nice.”
“Nice music and art style.”
“Lovely soundtrack too!”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks variety.”
“There are bugs that cause broken questlines and UI issues, which are further exacerbated by the uneven loudness of the background music.”
“The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently faces stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by users. However, players appreciate the developers' commitment to addressing these problems, indicating a proactive approach to improving the game's stability.
“The main problem is that the game is pretty buggy at the moment.”
“A touch buggy, but the devs have already shown a commitment to squashing as many as they can, and that's also worth its weight.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging and humorous, as they manage various tasks and characters to build their kingdom. While some elements, like dealing with princesses, can feel tedious, the overall experience is enriched by unique interactions and story developments, making the grind feel rewarding.
“Grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of time required to level up is absurd; it feels more like a chore than fun.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over just to progress, which really killed my enjoyment.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its wholesome nature, offering a variety of spectacular options that enhance player engagement, complemented by appealing character designs.
“Incredibly wholesome, with spectacular options and variations. I just love these character designs!”
“The depth of character development is truly impressive, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
“Each character feels unique and well-crafted, making their growth throughout the game feel authentic and engaging.”
