Monarchy Reviews
Monarchy isn't a bad game and offers good freedom of action and beautiful artistic graphics. However, it doesn't bring anything new to the genre and in most cases, it feels repetitive. Additionally, the lack of a story and its quick tendency to become repetitive mean there are better options available in the market.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Monarchy is a fun game for quick casual sessions or seeing everything possible in a couple of longer waves of gameplay. It is a relaxing time that never becomes difficult to understand or overbearing which makes it perfect for all abilities of gamers. My six-year-old son enjoyed watching me play and kept coming up with suggestions on what to do next and he had his little planning brain on. It may be a little too simplistic for the hardcore strategy fans out there like myself and I did feel myself pining for more during several segments of the game. But the experience stands on its own two feet with a lovely cute vibe to its art style and great foundations if the developers want to add more in future.
Monarchy is a finely crafted game that does everything right in its ability to combine strategic gameplay with incredible design, both in terms of art and gameplay. It offers delightful visuals, captivating mechanics, a well-balanced difficulty, and an array of mysteries and non-linear progression.
Monarchy tries to recreate the magic of Kingdom Two Crowns, but only partially succeeds. For fans of the genre it can offer a nice change of pace, but ultimately it feels like a lesser copy that fails to convince with its own well-thought-out content. Kingdom Two Crowns remains the undisputed king of this genre and proves that a game that is well-finished and thoughtfully designed has much more to offer than a game that merely tries to follow in its footsteps.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Monarchy brings some unique ideas to the 2D strategy genre. Its open-building system and automated military mechanics offer an experience that feels both ambitious and at times a bit overwhelming. If you’re a player who enjoys figuring things out and can overlook some of the game’s quirks, Monarchy could be a charming addition to your strategy collection. However, for those who prefer clear tutorials, and smoother progression, it may feel like a rough-around-the-edges experience. Monarchy has potential but could use a few more jousts to iron out some of its issues. Still, it’s an intriguing journey for strategy enthusiasts. Monarchy is awarded the Thumb Culture Silver Award. For a top down city builder title check out our review of Citadelum