Long Live The Queen

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  1. Abysmalodin
    Aug 21, 2014
    10
    While the first playthrough is quite challenging, there is considerable depth to this game for it's length. I found myself playing it quite a bit much to my surprise.
    The first weeks seem to be crucial, and it is good to note that for the price the music and story are pretty interesting, to find all of the story you have to play the game in many different ways until you see everything.    While the first playthrough is quite challenging, there is considerable depth to this game for it's length. I found myself playing it quite a bit much to my surprise.
    The first weeks seem to be crucial, and it is good to note that for the price the music and story are pretty interesting, to find all of the story you have to play the game in many different ways until you see everything.
    Those claiming this game has no depth may have just failed to play through every part of the game.
    On a final note this game was just overall pleasant, It left me wishing there was more weeks, while I imagined what may have happened during the rest of my reign.    … Expand
  2. vaurne
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    I could not possibly put into words how many things this game does perfectly. Even if I could write a book, I'd probably still fail in reflecting all I love about this game, so I'll just talk about the bad things.

    It's the type of game that appears to be unbeatable without checking the wiki and planning the correct path, but that's actually not true. If you give it enough tries, you'll    I could not possibly put into words how many things this game does perfectly. Even if I could write a book, I'd probably still fail in reflecting all I love about this game, so I'll just talk about the bad things.

    It's the type of game that appears to be unbeatable without checking the wiki and planning the correct path, but that's actually not true. If you give it enough tries, you'll find that you will be able to get a good ending and not an early death in 5-10 failed playthroughs, which isn't a lot of hours. The replay-ability of this game is on a whole other level, since depending on the paths you choose, lots of different events and dialogue options are triggered.

    To the reviewers that say it lacks depth and has the illusion of choice, you just don't know what you're talking about... Check the Wiki for the amount of endings this game has and you'll be informed. An "Ending" is something very subjective to this game, and not for the superficial reasons you may be thinking of once you boot up the game and die once or twice.

    Even on good endings, there are tons of things that go down very differently depending on what you do. Some trivial, and some not.

    I can understand that you may become frustrated if you don't fully enjoy the gameplay or aren't fan of the genre to replay it so many times, since you will have to go through a lot of the same plot and dialogue. I, however, being an extremely impatient and easily annoyed type of player, still did not.

    it's easy not to like it at first and delude yourself that it is simply a game that focuses on being too complex to fool you while it's content is ultimately narrow, but that's not the truth in this case. Seriously, if you still doubt that, just check the Wiki for this game and you'll be amazed by the sheer amount of things you can do in this game.

    I'm confessing to be a biased, slightly obsessed fan, and yet still, I could not possibly explore all this game has to offer.    … Expand
  3. UjuidarEhcram
    Dec 31, 2013
    8
    Long Live the Queen is a game with dating-sim-like gameplay that has you making the right decisions and learning the right skills in order to survive your first year as a young princess waiting for coronation. This game is actually surprisingly tough, and you'll need either a lot of careful planning or a lot of luck to get through the game at all. There are many interesting ways to dieLong Live the Queen is a game with dating-sim-like gameplay that has you making the right decisions and learning the right skills in order to survive your first year as a young princess waiting for coronation. This game is actually surprisingly tough, and you'll need either a lot of careful planning or a lot of luck to get through the game at all. There are many interesting ways to die before the coronation.

    I played a lot of Magical Diary, another game by the same developer. While that game was objectively bad but still very enjoyable, this game is far better. The dialogue is much better, and much more focused on the politics and intrigue. Your choice of skills is incredibly important... not only how much you train them, but which other skills you choose to compliment them. On top of that, your mood has to be carefully managed, because that changes the rate of learning certain skills, so you may need to force mood changes in order to learn new skills.

    Once you realize how this game works, it becomes a careful puzzle of figuring out which skills you'll need at which times in order to survive certain encounters, but the nice thing is that there are multiple ways of doing it. As an example, when you go to a gala, you may have friends and enemies waiting as the result of previous choices. Do you have the courtly graces to appear poised and mature, or will you lose everyone's faith? Can you sense the magic taking place that night? Will you be challenged to a duel, and if so, can you leave the fight alive?

    The art style is usually pretty good, though some of the dress-up outfits are bizarre. The music is all piano, which fits this game pretty well. There aren't many different music tracks, but I found most of them pleasant and unintrusive. The control could be better.

    I picked this game up, thinking that if I liked Magical Diary, then I could find something to enjoy in this game. I had definitely underestimated Long Live the Queen, and it took me by surprise. This is a slow, strategic game, but people who like those sorts of games might really enjoy this one. I think this game is worth it at full price if you think you'll enjoy it.    … Expand
  4. SwitSwat
    Apr 20, 2014
    8
    Don't judge a book by its cover... or in this case, don't judge a queen by her age. This is not so much a game as it is a 'monarchy' simulator. The endless paths you can take to progress and the cute characters make this pretty addicting. I found it fun to restart and try out different strategies and take different decisions. Whether I win or die, there is never a moment when I truly rageDon't judge a book by its cover... or in this case, don't judge a queen by her age. This is not so much a game as it is a 'monarchy' simulator. The endless paths you can take to progress and the cute characters make this pretty addicting. I found it fun to restart and try out different strategies and take different decisions. Whether I win or die, there is never a moment when I truly rage quit. If you like anime or simple strategy games, give this a try. 8/10.… Expand
  5. Paikia
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    The concept of this game might be considered silly, childish or just plain boring. Well, in my opinion, it's none of the above. Once you give the game a decent chance, you realize that while it has its faults and disadvantages, it's actually a lot of fun, and can be quite complex.

    The basic idea in the game is to find a combination or a sequence or choices and decisions that will not    The concept of this game might be considered silly, childish or just plain boring. Well, in my opinion, it's none of the above. Once you give the game a decent chance, you realize that while it has its faults and disadvantages, it's actually a lot of fun, and can be quite complex.

    The basic idea in the game is to find a combination or a sequence or choices and decisions that will not only lead you to becoming queen, but also ensure the prosperity and safety of your kingdom. What makes this game so much fun and interesting, in my opinion, is the number of possibilities. It's not just a matter of winning or losing, it's also a matter of how. While the journey from the beginning of the game to the end might be a little short, the real point of the game, as I understand it, is to keep exploring options. Personally, I'm coming up on 20 hours in Long Live The Queen, and while I've explored most of the options, I still have quite a few to discover. The achievements list gives you some clues about how many more options you haven't explored yet (the achievements are available both in-game and on Steam).

    In conclusion, if you like strategy life simulation games don't pass on Long Live The Queen. Give it a decent chance, it's definitely worth it!    … Expand
  6. Rebochan
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    While the game may appear to be a more detailed sim ala Princess Maker, it's better to describe this game as a visual novel with stat checks.

    That said, there's a surprising amount of depth in how to get poor Princess Elodie to her coronation alive. Once I got it through my head that this game was deliberately designed to prevent me from maxing out all of my stats, I started making    While the game may appear to be a more detailed sim ala Princess Maker, it's better to describe this game as a visual novel with stat checks.

    That said, there's a surprising amount of depth in how to get poor Princess Elodie to her coronation alive. Once I got it through my head that this game was deliberately designed to prevent me from maxing out all of my stats, I started making elaborate plans on how to actually win. There's a number of different ways to accomplish this and while there's certain fixed story events, you'd be surprised how subtly or dramatically they change out based on seemingly simple choices made earlier in the game. The game's storyline spends a lot of time emphasizing that being a person of nobility is hell. You'd expect a game like this to spend a lot of time on cute things like romance, but nope Elodie's life is always under threat and while you do have a lot of marriage options, you don't actually so much spend time with the groom and romance him as you quickly and shrewdly snap up someone with a political advantage to your survival.

    Something that really got to me was that while the anime art was actually good for the most part (normally a SERIOUS problem in a lot of "otaku" games like this one), only Elodie has facial expressions that change over time. Fortunately, she IS expressive enough that you can easily track her mood, which is a gameplay mechanic that will make or break your playthroughs. But seeing eveyr single other major character have the same frozen face from start to finish is quite a negative in the art department. Furthermore, much of the game's backgrounds are recycled over and over, which makes your supposedly massive kingdom feel quite small. On top of that, I expected, given the genre, that I'd get a few detailed inserts of major story events from time to time, but this didn't really happen aside from the hilariously cute/violent death graphics.

    If you hate visual novels, this game is NOT for you. If you don't mind them, this is one of the better ones made outside of Japan and the writing and surprisingly deep strategy elements make it a good buy for the price range ($10 on Steam, less during some of the sale events). It is rather short, though the game's achievement system does insist on multiple playthroughs.    … Expand
  7. SubaqueousDream
    Mar 11, 2014
    8
    Defiantly worth spending a few dollars on. A great implementation of simple & pure mechanics with surprising strategic depth. It has great replayability and nice attention to detail on how she progresses. If you have doubts, pick it up on the next Steam sale!
  8. gyrate
    Jan 11, 2015
    8
    This is a decent game and if you pick it up on sale it's worth every penny. You'll play it through until you get it right then you'll keep trying different combinations while dying along the way. It's a streamlined crusader kingdoms on rails. It still has many stories to tell by increasing your stats in different ways and making different choices. It's not a difficult game you just tryThis is a decent game and if you pick it up on sale it's worth every penny. You'll play it through until you get it right then you'll keep trying different combinations while dying along the way. It's a streamlined crusader kingdoms on rails. It still has many stories to tell by increasing your stats in different ways and making different choices. It's not a difficult game you just try different combinations to see the other parts of the story. There is a charm to the game but in the end there is no real skill level it's just a story unfolding. This could be a very good sequel if they change it up a bit but after you win you realize that you need to max certain stats and things that need to be done, and that hinders your desire to explore the different branches. I could be wrong as i haven't taken every path but the perception is that I will die if I don't make specific choices. Therein lies the key to a nice sequel. If the choices weren't on rails and decisions could change it would have more replay ability. Instead you quickly realize that every time you get that gift box it's going to kill you.… Expand
  9. SirCrimsonFox
    Jan 14, 2017
    10
    A unique and surpriing experience. Much like a choose your own adventure combined with the board game Tales of the Arabian Nights. A fun little story of a princess who must rise to be queen....if she can last that long. You must choose what studies to study and improve in...which can lead to rewards for using the right skills at the right time...if they are high enough. SOmetimes it meansA unique and surpriing experience. Much like a choose your own adventure combined with the board game Tales of the Arabian Nights. A fun little story of a princess who must rise to be queen....if she can last that long. You must choose what studies to study and improve in...which can lead to rewards for using the right skills at the right time...if they are high enough. SOmetimes it means little, sometimes it can lead to life or death circumstances. Lots of fun story areas and very replayable. Can win and lose in many different ways. Am really surprised how many ways I have won so far...even going down totally different paths. Highly addictive.… Expand
  10. BaddoSpirito
    Sep 25, 2014
    8
    I really liked this game but can't really put my finger on why. I mean, objectively, it's a simple trial and error game but it is surprisingly addictive. I guess it's a combination of good story, many different ways to build your character and a sufficiently hard character optimization procedure.

    In this game, your character builds her skills as time passes and if you have enough points    I really liked this game but can't really put my finger on why. I mean, objectively, it's a simple trial and error game but it is surprisingly addictive. I guess it's a combination of good story, many different ways to build your character and a sufficiently hard character optimization procedure.

    In this game, your character builds her skills as time passes and if you have enough points on a skill, you can influence the outcome of events positively. I think what captivated me most was trying to optimize the skill build to get as many good outcomes as possible. It also has a lot of replay value because no matter how good you are at optimizing, you can't have enough skill to open some routes at the same time.

    I would probably rate this 7/10 if it were expensive but it's really good for it's price and thus deserves an 8.    … Expand
  11. Bunnywagon
    Jul 18, 2014
    9
    At first I thought it will be cute and innocent game about getting girl over through hard plots to the throne, after my 6th death I have realized that this game wants you to die a lot. (Look at the achievements). I actually fell in love with this game, as it is really cute and funny, especially some ways that your character can die. (Death by Chocolate! Yum!) Also when people say that youAt first I thought it will be cute and innocent game about getting girl over through hard plots to the throne, after my 6th death I have realized that this game wants you to die a lot. (Look at the achievements). I actually fell in love with this game, as it is really cute and funny, especially some ways that your character can die. (Death by Chocolate! Yum!) Also when people say that you don't have much of a impact on the outcome, they are wrong, almost all the decisions with classes matter. You can go extremely passive, just to prepare for the last encounter before reaching crown. Or simply go wild and explore the death, which is funny!
    11/10 - Hands down, the most funny game that killed boredoom in my life.    … Expand
  12. smilzoboboz
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    This game was a total surprise for me, I didn't expect much but in the end I'm having a lot of genuine fun playing it.

    The game mechanic associating moods with affinity to learn certain school subjects (not to mention the originality of the "studying to become queen" idea too) is simply addicting. Events are more or less the same during the progression of the game but, depending on    This game was a total surprise for me, I didn't expect much but in the end I'm having a lot of genuine fun playing it.

    The game mechanic associating moods with affinity to learn certain school subjects (not to mention the originality of the "studying to become queen" idea too) is simply addicting.
    Events are more or less the same during the progression of the game but, depending on your areas of expertise, you're able to expand your choices to get unexpected results... I'd say this game ironically is actually a game to find out all the possible way the princess can die (all of them overly cute).

    Story and gameplay aside the game had clearly a low budget because there are no fancy visual effects or symphonic music but I'd say that character design and realization is gorgeous, backgrounds and generally stuff is overall well drawn too, princess costumes are extremely cute and more than everything else, princess's moods realization is just pure cuteness.
    As anticipated, music is not much good, probably the worst compartment of the whole game. While themes are not that bad, there are just a bunch of them and this may lead to feeling them somehow repetitive.

    Last but not least this game runs flawlessly on linux (as well as MS Windows and Mac OSX).

    To recap I'd totally recommend buying this game to anyone, better if you can wait for sales ofc but even at full price (which is not high to start with).    … Expand
  13. Pannacone
    Sep 4, 2014
    8
    Little girls dream of being queens—but ruling a kingdom is harder than you would think. Long Live the Queen is a cute visual novel that combines elements from tabletop strategy games with in-depth stat building to create a choose-your-own-adventure journey to queendom. The road to rulership is never easy, though, and players of Long Live the Queen will find themselves dazzled by a vastLittle girls dream of being queens—but ruling a kingdom is harder than you would think. Long Live the Queen is a cute visual novel that combines elements from tabletop strategy games with in-depth stat building to create a choose-your-own-adventure journey to queendom. The road to rulership is never easy, though, and players of Long Live the Queen will find themselves dazzled by a vast array of possible death scenarios and addicted to the thrill of finding new strategies to overcome obstacles.

    As Crown Princess Elodie, you spend the majority of Long Live the Queen choosing how to spend your valuable time in weekly classes that boost Elodie's various stats. Each week allows you to choose two classes to take, some of which will boost Elodie's softer skills (like conversation, royal demeanor, history, and medicine) while others will add points to more aggressive skills (such as weapons, intrigue, and military knowledge). The broad scope of skills and abilities allows for many styles of play: perhaps you'll choose to be a fierce warlord who is skilled with a sword or maybe you'll choose to be a radiant debutant with the manners of a young socialite. Both strategies are viable options in Long Live the Queen, and the endless amount of weekly options makes for varied strategies and approaches.

    In between times spent studying, Elodie will be given the option to attend various events, pass judgment on people of her kingdom, and pass laws and taxes. Players can start wars, behead criminals, break betrothals, and challenge opponents to duels. The player is frequently presented with skill checks and decisions that, depending on Elodie's ability to pass or fail these checks and your choices of actions and dialogue, can change the course of Elodie's story and, yes, even lead to her untimely death!

    In sum, Long Live the Queen is a wonderful little casual game meant for those who are attracted to visual novels with strong elements of strategy to them. Its large number of choices lends itself well to several playthroughs, especially for those seeking to collect Long Live the Queen's achievement for discovering all eleven ways to die. Unlocking the tragic story of the death of Elodie's mother (and getting revenge for her demise!) is an experience that deserves a solid 8/10.    … Expand
  14. Red_Coat05
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Quite good fun, though only for about 8 or so hours until it gets dull, but that is made up for by its charm and price.

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  1. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 24, 2014
    70
    What initially seems like a game of dressups and progress bars reveals itself to be a much deeper story based affair. [March 2014, p.58]
  2. Eurogamer
    Jan 31, 2014
    70
    The fact is that wandering through the plot of Long Live the Queen, blithely making mistakes on the assumption you'll do better the second or third time, is wonderful. Trying to actually do better is a byzantine process involving either heavy use of a guide or incredible persistence.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Jan 22, 2014
    70
    A spoiled-teenager-princess simulator, where the main character can die in the most unlikely ways. What more do you want?
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