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Review of Yes, Your Grace on Xbox Series X/S

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Yes, Your Grace on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8
Released: 10 Nov 2020
Genre: Role-playing, Strategy
Developer: Brave at Night
Publisher: No More Robots

Introduction

In a world riddled with sabers, sorcery, and some seriously outrageous family drama, 'Yes, Your Grace' offers you the crown and a front-row seat to the daily chaos of ruling a kingdom. As King Eryk of Davern, you're tasked with running your little slice of medieval mayhem all while balancing familial woes and apocalyptic threats, ensuring that your kingdom doesn't fall apart faster than your marriage. Let's dive into the world of ruler anxiety!

Gameplay

The gameplay here is less about swinging swords and more about making choices that would make even the most seasoned diplomat break into a sweat. It's segregated into weekly turns where you receive visitors from your subjects wielding various problems that often require jam-packed decisions. Managing resources is essential; you have a castle filled with folks to please, and they won't hesitate to bolt if you can't keep the money flowing and the supplies stocked. You're equipped with generals, witches, and hunters, but good luck keeping them all happy. Spoiler alert: just like in real life, someone is always mad at you! The game smartly avoids save scumming-thank you very much-for those dramatic moments, leaving you with the riveting tension worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy.

Graphics

Visually, 'Yes, Your Grace' is driven by a stylized 2D aesthetic that reminds you of bedtime storybook illustrations but with a much darker narrative underlying. The color palette captures the dreary tone of the kingdom, all while managing to charm you with its quaint character designs. Characters might seem simple, but the animations breathe life into each emotion, proving that less can indeed be more. Plus, the art direction captures the essence of the game's grim setting perfectly, making every pixel scream medieval drama, even if it's quietly doing so.

Conclusion

Overall, 'Yes, Your Grace' is a bittersweet morsel of kingdom management wrapped in an enchanting yet suffocating blanket of dread. It's a successful foray into the decision-heavy genre that leaves you reflecting on the significant weight of choice-much like any group project you've faced in high school. Whether you rise to fame or fall to infamous tales of tyranny rests solely on your shoulders, and for gamers who relish titular power struggles, it's an absolute treat. Just remember, if you ever feel overwhelmed by your royal duties, don't forget to shout 'Yes, Your Grace' in glorious affirmation. Your crown awaits!

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