Posted: 3 years ago, last updated 4 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer, Jo Robertson and @JonahMonaghan.
Overview
It’s a good first role-playing game because it boils things down to simple decisions while raising themes about the complexity of politics. There are a few games in the series, available on all the same platforms, that use this same mechanic but in a different setting or with a different monarch:
- Reigns: Her Majesty extends the game to a new kingdom with power in a woman’s hands. New characters and a fresh story are a chance to consider patriarchy itself with additional pressures to balance like "being criticised for having too many wrinkles" or “gossiping too much.”
- Reigns: Game of Thrones draws on the popular TV series and books for characters and plot. If you’re a fan of the series, this can be a good game to start with.
- Reigns: Beyond: Takes the decision making into space. You don't have an empire, but must build one for your rock band.
Game Details
Release Date: 11/08/2016
Platforms: Amazon Fire, Android, Mac, PC, Switch and iOS
Content Rating: PEGI 7
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Strategy (Narrative and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 21 features
Developer: Devolver Digital (@DevolverDigital)
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Play Style
You can play this game in the following styles:
Age Ratings
PEGI 7 with implied violence. ESRB: TEEN with violence and blood.
Skill Rating
7+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. It's tempting to see this as a game for the very young. Although youngsters can cope with the swiping mechanic, the weighing of these decisions and management of resources take some skill. Also, to get to grips with the different characters and the wider narrative requires some joined up thinking.
Costs
Reigns
Reigns: Game Of Thrones
Reigns: Game of Thrones
Reigns: Her Majesty
Reigns: Kings & Queens
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
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