Reigns

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  • Summary: Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal fingers either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom. Survive the seemingly never-ending gauntlet of requests from your advisors, peasants, allies, and enemies whileSit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal fingers either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom. Survive the seemingly never-ending gauntlet of requests from your advisors, peasants, allies, and enemies while maintaining balance between the influential factions of your kingdom. But beware; each decision you make might have implications and unfortunate consequences down the road that could put your reign and family’s dynasty at risk!… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GamingTrend
    Aug 11, 2016
    90
    While there isn’t much to do after your first playthrough, Reigns is a short and sweet micromanagement adventure game filled with quirky characters and amusing conversations.
  2. The Jimquisition
    Aug 13, 2016
    80
    Reigns is shrewd and playful, with a straightforward interface and a handful of terrific twists thrown in for good measure. Whenever things risk getting too stale, a new event or set of cards can turn up to keep one hooked, and a single playthrough won’t uncover all the secrets, as well as the ways to meet some grisly fate.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 11, 2016
    80
    Reigns is definitely meant for a touch screen, but the PC version plays okay. Press the left/right arrow once to view the selection and again to confirm your choice. But choose wisely, as the game reflects real life in at least one way by not providing an undo button.
  4. We Got This Covered
    Aug 17, 2016
    80
    Reigns provides hours of entertainment for a cheap price. Presenting more of a balancing act than a moral dilemma, it can be equally as satisfying as it is frustrating at times. One thing it always does, though, is it keeps players interested.
  5. Eurogamer Poland
    Sep 24, 2016
    80
    Despite the banal gameplay mechanics, Reigns is a great little game that will keep you engaged for hours. Nerial is another studio proving that minimalism can go hand in hand with great gameplay.
  6. CD-Action
    Nov 18, 2016
    80
    A humorous, easy to pick up kingdom simulator inspired by... Tinder. [11/2016, p.71]
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  7. Guardian
    Sep 7, 2016
    60
    Reigns offers a pretty, innovative and charming diversion, then, but don’t let yourself care too deeply about what actually happens, or the charm will give way to frustration fast.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. StriderKiwi
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    A clever idea that's perfect for smartphones. Reigns has ample thought put into it's complicated yet easy to grasp idea. Being a King hasA clever idea that's perfect for smartphones. Reigns has ample thought put into it's complicated yet easy to grasp idea. Being a King has never been more fun and challenging. Perfect to play for short bursts on the go, or long stretches at home. And there's no microtransactions, even on tablets and smartphones!… Expand
  2. GameCritic121
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    A clever idea that's perfect for smartphones. Reigns has ample thought put into it's complicated yet easy to grasp idea. Being a King hasA clever idea that's perfect for smartphones. Reigns has ample thought put into it's complicated yet easy to grasp idea. Being a King has never been more fun and challenging. Perfect to play for short bursts on the go, or long stretches at home. And there's no microtransactions, even on tablets and smartphones!… Expand
  4. YigidOx2
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    It is actually a very good game if it does not repeat itself too much. I wish they could improve it further because it's a very good idea.It is actually a very good game if it does not repeat itself too much. I wish they could improve it further because it's a very good idea. Also for some reason Reigns: Her Majesty seemed more boring to me.… Expand
  5. ChoicestGames
    Feb 27, 2020
    7
    Not a bad little diversion which takes a humourous look at an alternate, fantasy-infused, Middle Ages. It's simple to learn and addictive atNot a bad little diversion which takes a humourous look at an alternate, fantasy-infused, Middle Ages. It's simple to learn and addictive at the start but will eventually feel quite repetitive on subsequent playthroughs, especially if it's not immediately apparent how you get a "good" ending. Probably a more worthwhile title on mobile than PC.… Expand
  6. Hello12345678
    Dec 31, 2020
    7
    Reigns is a fun casual game full of quirky conversations and fun times . Its stylised graphics also greatly improve the experience . After aReigns is a fun casual game full of quirky conversations and fun times . Its stylised graphics also greatly improve the experience . After a while it does get pretty old though… Expand
  7. Kargun
    Nov 5, 2016
    6
    Es una idea original y entretenida pero no muy rejugable. La primera vez que lo juegas lo disfrutas mucho y sientes que cada decisión esEs una idea original y entretenida pero no muy rejugable. La primera vez que lo juegas lo disfrutas mucho y sientes que cada decisión es importante y decisiva. Al final se hace corto y repetitivo. Experiencia interesante de un solo uso.… Expand
  8. iseeall
    Jan 21, 2017
    4
    A rather pointless and randomness-driven game where you pretend to be a king making decisions, mostly by saying "yes" or "no".

    The good: -    A rather pointless and randomness-driven game where you pretend to be a king making decisions, mostly by saying "yes" or "no".

    The good:
    - the system is unque, I haven't seen any game simplify what usually is a strategy game to simple yes/no swipes

    The so-so:
    - primitive, yet stylish graphics
    - quite a lot of situations and different decisions which generally don't repeat themselves. Even on your 3rd playthrough you will be seeing new stuff and reading new text

    The bad:
    - the outcomes from the decisions feel very random and sometimes don't even make sense (e.g. the military asks for your permission to attack a neighbor island because it's a "menace", yet when you agree the attitude of the military drops)
    - sometimes the decisions are very unclear, and one leads to your death. E.g. will you go hunting? Yes, why not. But during the hunt you fall from a horse and die. Game over. WTF? This isn't decision making.

    I'd call this game an "excercise in futility": intelligence generally doesn't help to be good at this game. You could be just a well playing the following game: throw a dice. If it's a "1", game over. Otherwise you proceed to the next turn and get 1 score point. Dull? Well, let's add to that the requirement that you read a medieval-themed paragraph of text before each throw of your dice. Not so dull now.

    Actually, on mobile this game can be quite appropriate because tired office plankton returing from work on a subway will find it "relaxing" to mindlessly sweep left and right and see what happens. Here I'd suggest an even better mobile game for 1 year olds: you touch the screen, and a random animation plays, e.g. birds fly across the screen. You could keep a toddler's attention for a couple minutes with that. Sadly, you need to be able to read to play "Reigns". They didn't make the game accessible for 1 year olds!    … Expand

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