Gwhynot's Profile
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- Average Rating:5
- Helpful Votes:108
- Reviews Submitted:1
- First Review:November 12, 2011
- Most Recent Review:November 12, 2011
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Take the King's challenge! Save the wonderful land of countless islands, Islandshire, from the merciless forces of nature.
Overall rating
5
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5
108 of 111 found this review helpful
My favorite game
PostedNovember 12, 2011
Gwhynot
fromLos Angeles, CA USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
In my opinion Royal Envoy CE defines what a time management game should be. It's got everything in just the right amount. Various components of the game - types of buildings, workers, markets and rent collectors, special projects and challenges, plus the time allotted to complete a level - all these components are perfectly balanced to create an extremely satisfying game experience.
Of special importance is the fact that you can keep playing a level after time has run out. You won't get a gold star that way, but you don't have to start over unless you want to. The option is there.
Levels are very well designed and exquisitely drawn. The artwork reflects the developer's placing great importance on the aesthetics as well as the gameplay. Foliage is lush in most levels. Not only is it beautifully drawn, but each tree is assigned its own slight swaying motion, as if to a very gentle breeze. Far from being distracting, it's hardly noticeable unless you watch for it. I find it quite lovely. There are tiny butterflies in the shrubbery, little birds fly overhead, and small curious eyes peep out from dark little caves. Amazing attention to detail!
The story is cute and funny. Characters are whimsical and fun. They reward you with applause, hopping up and down, and twirling happily around. So cute! It makes you feel good. I found the ending especially funny and laughed out loud. This is definitely a feel-good game.
Bonus levels in the CE are more of the same, without the adventure aspect (except the last one!). Difficultly varies but pretty much parallels that of the adventure levels. I relied on the CE bonus walkthrough feature to complete some of the adventure levels, and had to refer to the developer's (Playrix) website to complete a few of the bonus levels. So for me the walkthrough feature is a must. Very glad it's available, however many veteran TM gamers might find it unnecessary.
Another bonus feature I especially like is the "Making Of" feature.
I don't use the wallpaper but it is very cute. I like the soundtrack a lot, but I generally turn it off during gameplay as it gets too repetitive. (I do this for all games, not just RE).
Overall I rate this game SIX OUT OF FIVE STARS. That's because in my opinion it is totally over the top. It's a perfect game. I've played it through several times, even twice in the optional Expert mode, and I still enjoy playing a few levels in Regular mode now and then for sheer enjoyment. It's my favorite game.
I recommend this game!