What is awesome about this game:
- One of the more moody and atmospheric medieval games out there, where you rule some villagers among dark forests and foggy banks that really feel like your new dangerous home
- Extremely simple to jump into
- Open sandbox: you must explore and learn how the world's logic works on your own (experiment to try and unravel the puzzles). DON'T let anyone spoil the game for you if this is a game feature you like
- Exemplary use of graphical style and music

Those things combined create a formula for the most immersive medieval game I've played in a long time.

What some folks might not like:
- Although a procedural game, it's not the "infinitely replayable" variety where there are massive combinations of random content. There is a point when you've explored everything to offer and most probably won't consider it replayable past that. This isn't a flaw, I just mention it because some folks have specific expectations for procedural games.
- I understand that there is no plot that reveals more about the mystery of the islands, although I haven't played far enough to confirm
- You don't have 100% control. You must learn how your villagers behave and adapt your strategy around it. You can't undo mistakes, and you must live (more likely die) from them and learn for the next ruler.
- Anyone who must have a wiki or hint guide to complete games is probably the opposite of who this was intended for, since a feature of the game is learning its mechanics through experimental trial and error. There will be times where you are faced with a decision and you won't have enough information to know the right choice. I personally like that in this game since I think they have the mechanics to support this style well. You feel like it's the tragic story of that ruler's failed reign.

A few are complaining about the price / content ratio. I spent enough hours (LOVING it) that I feel it was worth the $15. I believe most of these folks had incorrect expectations that the game would be more replayable. It's not that style of game.

Note that although this is also a mobile game, I prefer it on a bigger screen and speakers for the atmosphere. It's not some desparate port.

WARNING: If you read hints/spoilers you will negative impact the best this game has to offer. Be careful what reviews you read.

What is awesome about this game: - One of the more moody and atmospheric medieval games out there, where you rule some villagers among dark forests and foggy banks that really feel like your new dangerous home - Extremely simple to jump into - Open sandbox: you must explore and learn how the world's logic works on your own (experiment to try and unravel the puzzles). DON'T let anyone spoil the game for you if this is a game feature you like - Exemplary use of graphical style and music Those things combined create a formula for the most immersive medieval game I've played in a long time. What some folks might not like: - Although a procedural game, it's not the "infinitely replayable" variety where there are massive combinations of random content. There is a point when you've explored everything to offer and most probably won't consider it replayable past that. This isn't a flaw, I just mention it because some folks have specific expectations for procedural games. - I understand that there is no plot that reveals more about the mystery of the islands, although I haven't played far enough to confirm - You don't have 100% control. You must learn how your villagers behave and adapt your strategy around it. You can't undo mistakes, and you must live (more likely die) from them and learn for the next ruler. - Anyone who must have a wiki or hint guide to complete games is probably the opposite of who this was intended for, since a feature of the game is learning its mechanics through experimental trial and error. There will be times where you are faced with a decision and you won't have enough information to know the right choice. I personally like that in this game since I think they have the mechanics to support this style well. You feel like it's the tragic story of that ruler's failed reign. A few are complaining about the price / content ratio. I spent enough hours (LOVING it) that I feel it was worth the $15. I believe most of these folks had incorrect expectations that the game would be more replayable. It's not that style of game. Note that although this is also a mobile game, I prefer it on a bigger screen and speakers for the atmosphere. It's not some desparate port. WARNING: If you read hints/spoilers you will negative impact the best this game has to offer. Be careful what reviews you read.