Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Apr 28, 2020
    90
    Yes, Your Grace is a deeply moving and thought-provoking kingdom-management simulator with a brilliant storyline.
  2. Apr 23, 2020
    90
    But overall, this was far from the rogueish resource management game I’d feared, and a far more rounded story adventure. Which made it exactly what I wanted, while I completely understand how the reverse happened for so many others.
  3. Mar 5, 2020
    88
    For those looking for strong emotions and a charming atmosphere, this is the right game.
  4. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 22, 2020
    80
    A simple pixelart game with a story that could be envied by many big RPGs. [Issue#302]
  5. May 26, 2020
    80
    As a fan of character-driven stories and making choices in games, Yes, Your Grace stood out as one of the best I’d played in a long time — even after the credits rolled, I still felt regret over some decisions and joy for others. The creators did a fantastic job weaving their interconnected stories together and deliver more emotion and intrigue than most triple-A studios manage. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time to come.
  6. Mar 22, 2020
    80
    Yes, Your Grace tells a decent story in an enjoyable way, and there's really nothing else like it outside of a certain fantasy TV show with a terrible ending.
  7. Mar 19, 2020
    80
    Despite the negative aspects described, there is something genuinely fun about playing Yes, Your Grace. It’s perfect for some casual, beer and pretzels gaming. But you are playing for the narrative not the gameplay mechanics. You will get at least two playthroughs out of the game, which amounts to approximately 10 to 20 hours of gameplay (the playtime on various Steam reviews seems to confirm this). If this was in a Humble Bundle or on sale, I would think you would be happy with your purchase. At full price, I would probably feel as though I could have spent my money on something better. With that said, the game feels like a labour of love, not some lazy cash grab. Just don’t expect particularly deep gameplay.
  8. Mar 18, 2020
    80
    Yes, Your Grace gives us great freedom to make our own decisions. But also, it forces us to face the consequences. It is an amazing game because of the story and charming characters.
  9. Mar 17, 2020
    80
    Yes, Your Grace is a fascinating game with heart. Its short length might turn away some players, but it will be perfect for anyone who loves regret filled choices or was burned badly by the Game of Thrones finale last year. If you like your games with emotional variety and anxiety, you’ll enjoy your brief time with Yes, Your Grace.
  10. Mar 8, 2020
    80
    Yes, Your Grace is a brilliant mix of a "choices and consequences" game and medieval storytelling. It's a small game with a huge heart and it's a joy to play. The crown of Davern is heavy and you can feel the meaning of every choice, even if the structure of the game may be a little bit repetitive. Above all, anyway, Yes, Your Grace is crafted with love, and the sight and the sounds of Grevno Castle will last long in the hearts of the players.
  11. 80
    It balances dark and absurd comedy with tenderness in a way that constantly surprises and delights. Sure, it’s hard to parse exactly how much every choice, alliance, and number has on the outcome, but I can overlook my bards skimming a little off the top when they tell stories this entertaining.
  12. Mar 30, 2020
    78
    Yes, Your Grace excels in its tense decision making, but sometimes it tries too hard to ensure the player fails.
  13. CD-Action
    Apr 17, 2020
    75
    Although the events are usually similar in each playthrough – and the same goes for the consequences of our choices – it’s hard not to fall under the game’s charm. [05/2020, p.41]
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  1. Mar 5, 2020
    Eager to do the many issues of medieval life justice, Yes Your Grace can't hit a good balance between challenging and frustrating.
  2. I’ve enjoyed Yes, Your Grace. It’s a pretty game, and the story and subplots have some nice details and solid surprises. I like how you can hear distant armies chanting in the intro, torches in your bedchamber, and the hubbub of the streets from your throne room. The cheerful “Wey!” when happiness goes up is great. I’ve also much enjoyed the thought that the king is actually doing what I tell him, when I have him stand up suddenly in his throne room, declare that he likes his chandelier, then leave. But for all the time I spent making decisions, I felt let down by the ending – and the time and effort it would take to start again.
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 87
  2. Negative: 9 out of 87
  1. Mar 17, 2020
    10
    Это великолепная игра, с прекрасной историей. Редко игры могут привнести множество эмоций за раз, но эта игра определённо справилась с этойЭто великолепная игра, с прекрасной историей. Редко игры могут привнести множество эмоций за раз, но эта игра определённо справилась с этой задачей. Эта игра определённо будет в списке лучших игр, в которые я когда-либо играл. Full Review »
  2. May 23, 2020
    4
    Actually, this game disappointed me. I read lots of reviews saying this is some kind of masterpiece. But, sadly, i didnt find out why.Actually, this game disappointed me. I read lots of reviews saying this is some kind of masterpiece. But, sadly, i didnt find out why. Management in the game is kinda poor and boring. Plot didnt make me interested at all, at some point i was that bored that i just turned off the game and deleted it...
    Maybe, this is just not my genre, but im not sure if the problem was actually in point&click setting.
    First of all, i was really annoyed by localization on other languages. Its either you play on english, or you get mixed up dialogues, wrong numbers in choices etc.
    Secondly, its usually the case when you see lots of people came up, they are telling you their story, and you must choose either you help them or not. But, there is no option "wait, until i speak with other guests"! How do i understand can i help this person with my general, if i dont know will anyone else need him?
    Finally, i totally didnt understand how economy in this game works. Somehow i was thrown to bankruptcy without actually doing anything. I was helping people with their problems, assisted merchants in their "start-ups" and anyways couldnt get positive number of gold without not paying to my general. Last thing caused situation, when i couldnt help peasants with their requests, and that came up with extremely low income which i even hadnt opportunity to fix.
    And that is not a problem, actually. If the game would be really that fascinating, i would start it again. But i didnt, just because two hours before it were kinda wasted. Sorry.
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  3. Mar 9, 2020
    8
    I support this comment: Hell. Yes. Your Grace. Ive been waiting for 5 years, and without disappointment, i can say one of the best pixel artI support this comment: Hell. Yes. Your Grace. Ive been waiting for 5 years, and without disappointment, i can say one of the best pixel art game i have ever played. Rich story, Rich gameplay, plenty of choices. LOVE IT Full Review »