| Reigns | |
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| Developer(s) | Nerial |
| Publisher(s) | Devolver Digital |
| Designer(s) | François Alliot |
| Programmer(s) | François Alliot |
| Artist(s) | Mieko Murakami |
| Writer(s) | François Alliot |
| Composer(s) | |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch |
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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Reigns is a strategy video game developed by Nerial and published by Devolver Digital. Set in a fictional medieval world, it places the player in the role of a monarch who rules the kingdom by accepting or rejecting suggestions from advisors. The game was released digitally for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows in August 2016.
A sequel, titled Reigns: Her Majesty, in which the player acts as a queen consort, was released in December 2017. Reigns and its sequel were released for Nintendo Switch, under the collective title Reigns: Kings & Queens, in September 2018.[1] A third entry in the Reigns series, Reigns: Game of Thrones, was released in October 2018.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
Assuming the role of a medieval king, the player swipes left or right on a card depicting an advisor, in order to accept or reject their suggestion. Each decision will have a consequence, changing the balance between the four pillars of the society: The church, the people, the military, and wealth. The king's reign ends whenever one of the four metric bars becomes full or empty, and the game continues with the player controlling their heir.[3][4] Various in-game events can also lead to the king's demise.
Throughout the course of the game, the player may experience different kinds of events, which are scripted or caused by the player's decisions. Such events can have one-time or recurring effects on the game, such as causing the death of the next advisor if their suggestion is rejected.[5]
Development[edit]
The game was developed by London-based game studio Nerial. In an opinion piece published on Polygon, François Alliot, lead developer of the game, commented that the team wanted to 'mock the way our societies tend to deal with complexity', citing Brexit as an example. The developers intended to make the player feel the disconnect between the simplicity of the 'swipe' control scheme and the consequences their decisions lead to, which inevitably result in the king's demise at the end of each reign.[6]
The interactive soundtrack of the game, titled Songs of Reigns, is available on Steam.[7]
Reception[edit]
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According to Metacritic, Reigns has garnered 'generally favorable' reviews. Reviewers praised the simplicity of its control scheme, noting its similarity to the 'Swipe' interface in social app Tinder.[10][3] However, Alex Hern from The Guardian found certain choices in the game 'nonsensical', and of unclear consequences.[3]
The game won the international competition at the 2017 Ludicious convention.[12] It was nominated for 'Best Mobile Game' of Unity Awards 2016, and 'Use of Narrative' of Develop Awards 2016.[13][14]
References[edit]
- ^Romano, Sal (11 September 2018). 'Reigns: Kings & Queens launches September 20'. Gematsu.
- ^'Reigns: Game of Thrones launching October 18th - Gamezebo'. gamezebo.com. 23 August 2018.
- ^ abcdHern, Alex (7 September 2016). 'Reigns review: the medieval strategy game based on Tinder'. The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Tsukayama, Hayley (15 December 2016). 'A app for reign-y days'. The Washington Post. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ abDotson, Carter (10 August 2016). ''Reigns' Review – Reign in Blood'. TouchArcade. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Alliot, François (15 September 2016). 'How we mixed Tinder and politics to make a premium hit on mobile'. Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Songs of Reigns: Interactive OST'. Steam. Valve. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Reigns for iPhone/iPad Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Reigns for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ abSlater, Harry (11 August 2016). 'Reigns review – A strategy game mixed with Tinder'. Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Allen, Jennifer (12 August 2016). 'Reigns Review: Decisions, Decisions'. Gamezebo. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Reigns wins the International Competition at the Zurich Game Festival'. Pocket Gamer. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- ^'Unity Awards 2016 – Winners'. Unity. Unity Technologies. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Batchelor, James (4 May 2016). 'Develop Awards 2016: And the finalists are...'Develop. NewBay Media.
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Reigns: The Council is an asymmetric party game for 3-6 people about a monarch seeking the harmony of their realm, and their advisors vying to influence them for their own goals.
One player is crowned monarch and for the length of their reign decide which petitions from their advisors they will support or decline. Every decision influences the state of the realm.
If any one of the four pillars of society becomes either too powerful or too weak, it means the end of the reign, a gruesome death for the monarch, and a victory jig for the advisors whose secret goals were met.
A new heir is crowned, and a new reign begins.
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As their first collaboration, BRUNO FAIDUTTI (Citadels, Diamant, Mascarade) and HERVE MARLY (The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow, Skull) designed Reigns: The Council as a party game that brings together roleplaying, bluff, and strategy.
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To know more, we invite you to download the print and play version of the game. It’s a snapshot that will give you an idea of how it all works. It includes the rules of the game.