Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Frogdice, Inc
- Publishers: Frogdice, Inc
ReignMaker: A City-Building Political Strategy Game with Match-3 Tower Defense Combat
ReignMaker is a unique and engaging city-building political strategy game with match-3 tower defense combat. Players lead their kingdom against an invading Void Army while making political decisions that affect the story and culture of their kingdom.
The game is set in a fantasy world where the Void Army, a relentless force of darkness, threatens to consume all life. Players take on the role of a monarch who must lead their kingdom to safety and victory.
To do this, players must build and upgrade their capital city, recruit and train troops, and engage in match-3 tower defense combat to defend their kingdom from the Void Army.
City-Building
Players start the game with a small capital city. As they progress, they can upgrade their city to increase its population, production, and defense.
There are over 20 different buildings that players can construct in their city, including houses, farms, barracks, and workshops. Each building provides different benefits, so players must carefully plan their city layout to maximize their resources.
Political Strategy
In addition to city-building, ReignMaker also features a deep political strategy layer. Players must make a variety of decisions that affect the story and culture of their kingdom.
These decisions include:
- How to allocate resources between different areas of the kingdom
- Which laws to pass
- How to respond to diplomatic requests from other kingdoms
- Whether to go to war or negotiate for peace
The decisions that players make have a significant impact on the game. For example, if players choose to focus on military spending, they will have a stronger army but may neglect other areas of their kingdom, such as education or healthcare.
Match-3 Tower Defense Combat
When the Void Army attacks, players must engage in match-3 tower defense combat to defend their kingdom.
Match-3 tower defense combat is a unique blend of match-3 gameplay and tower defense strategy. Players must match three or more tiles of the same color to attack the Void Army.
The different types of tiles have different effects. For example, red tiles deal damage to enemies, while blue tiles heal friendly units.
Players must carefully plan their matches to maximize their damage output and minimize their losses.
Story and Culture
ReignMaker features a branching storyline that is affected by the decisions that players make. The game also has a unique culture system that allows players to shape the culture of their kingdom.
The culture of a kingdom affects the types of units that players can recruit, the bonuses that they receive from buildings, and even the appearance of their kingdom.
Achievements and Quests
ReignMaker also features a variety of achievements and quests that players can complete to earn rewards.
Achievements are awarded for completing specific tasks, such as building a certain number of buildings or defeating a certain number of enemies.
Quests are more involved tasks that often require players to make strategic decisions. For example, one quest may require players to choose between going to war with a neighboring kingdom or negotiating for peace.
Conclusion
ReignMaker is a unique and engaging city-building political strategy game with match-3 tower defense combat. The game offers a deep and rewarding experience that will appeal to fans of both genres.
With its branching storyline, customizable culture system, and challenging gameplay, ReignMaker is a game that will keep players entertained for hours on end.
Review Score
9/10
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