Your Royal Gayness

About

In "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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story17 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and humorous story with lovable characters, making for an enjoyable experience.
It offers a unique blend of resource management and visual novel elements, providing a fresh take on the dating sim genre.
The art style is cute and appealing, enhancing the overall whimsical atmosphere of the game.

The resource management system is unbalanced, making it difficult to progress and achieve goals within the limited time frame.
Many of the love interests feel generic and lack depth, leading to a less engaging romantic experience.
The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, which can disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
8%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its cute, whimsical narrative and engaging characters, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the light-hearted themes and LGBTQ+ representation, but some find the mechanics and dialogue to be poorly executed or offensive. Overall, the story offers charm and humor, but its replayability and plot development leave room for improvement.
- “Great story and I love the art style they have for the game.”
- “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.”
- “The idea of the game seems cute but the gameplay and story aren't really there; I couldn't get invested in anything or care about what I was doing.”
- “Because all the days (there are 60 days in the game) are the same, literally the same, no plot twist, no action, nothing.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
75%
11%
The gameplay of "Your Royal Gayness" is characterized by a blend of humor and engaging mechanics, offering a fast-paced experience with a charming story and replay value. However, players noted issues with unbalanced mechanics, repetitive elements, and a lack of depth in decision-making, which detracted from overall enjoyment. While some appreciated the game's unique focus on LGBTQ+ themes, others found the gameplay lacking in complexity and investment, leading to mixed reviews on its execution.
- “Your royal gayness combines humor with clever gameplay, making for an unforgettable adventure.”
- “The tone, art, and mechanics are enjoyable with just enough challenge and interest.”
- “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.”
- “The idea of the game seems cute, but the gameplay and story aren't really there; I couldn't get invested in anything or care about what I was doing.”
- “I was disappointed at the mechanics and how they were utilized, and it all seemed to sort of fall apart the more the game went on.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute and whimsical writing, funny character interactions, and clever innuendos. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss and noted that it could feel clunky or innocent, overall, the game is described as charming and endearing, with several moments that elicit genuine laughter. However, a few players expressed disappointment, feeling that the humor did not fully compensate for other gameplay flaws.
- “Your royal gayness combines humor with clever gameplay, making for an unforgettable adventure.”
- “The art is adorable and the writing is pretty funny.”
- “It's sweethearted, cute, and generally heartwarming, with a fun sense of humor and a cheery art style that keeps things upbeat.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
22%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, which complements the quirky characters and engaging storyline. While some users note that the visuals are simple, they appreciate the overall aesthetic and creativity, describing it as pleasant and heartwarming. However, there are mentions of occasional bugs and clunky transitions that can detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “Not only do the characters feel real but the art style really matches the game well.”
- “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.”
- “The game can be buggy, with the mildest infraction being clunky transitions and visuals, and the most severe being a game crash that made me redo an entire in-game week.”
- “I can talk about the graphics, but those are seen easily enough at the top of the store page for the game.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the branching paths and varying storylines that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find the limited events and linear structure diminish the incentive to replay. Many users express disappointment in the repetitive quests and lack of significant changes across playthroughs, suggesting that additional random events could enhance the experience.
- “Cute little game with easy mechanics, adorable story, and replay value.”
- “However, the game still offers a decent level of replayability because the story is built from branching paths that can be played differently in subsequent playthroughs.”
- “The highly randomized nature of the game is also interesting; you won't see everything on any given playthrough, which 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.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome storytelling, featuring diverse LGBTQ+ representation that resonates deeply with players. Many reviewers express that the engaging characters and heartfelt dialogue evoke strong feelings, often leading to joyful tears and a sense of connection, making the experience both fun and touching. Overall, the game's cheerful art style and humor enhance its emotional impact, creating a delightful atmosphere for players.
- “As a person that's been out for over half my life now, this made me cry happy tears.”
- “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.”
- “It's sweethearted, cute, and generally heartwarming, with a fun sense of humor and a cheery art style that keeps things upbeat.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for its nice soundtrack and appealing character designs, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with awkward music cutoffs and a desire for more sound effects to complement the gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is nice and the character designs are very cute and appealing to the story.”
- “Nice music and art style.”
- “Lovely soundtrack too!”
- “The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- “In some scenes, the music awkwardly cuts off, and I wish there were more sound effects added to the text and buttons.”
- “There are bugs like broken questlines, UI issues, and uneven loudness of the background music.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from various bugs, ranging from clunky transitions to severe crashes that can result in significant setbacks for players. However, the developers are actively addressing these issues, demonstrating a commitment to improving stability.
- “The game can be buggy, with the mildest infraction being clunky transitions and visuals, and the most severe being a game crash that made me redo an entire in-game week.”
- “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.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is praised for its wholesome nature, featuring spectacular options and variances that enhance the overall experience. The appealing character designs complement the narrative, contributing to a charming atmosphere.
- “Incredibly wholesome, spectacular options and variances; let me just say I love these character designs!”
- “The soundtrack is nice, and the character designs are very cute and appealing to the story.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 again just to progress, which really killed my enjoyment.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted that while they initially focused on optimizing their kingdom's performance, they ultimately encountered issues that hindered smooth gameplay, leading to frustration by day 40.
- “I ended up finding that I was just concentrating on trying to make my kingdom run smoothly, but eventually, on day 40, even that fell short.”