Reigns: her Majesty
Will you rule with gentle grace or with an iron fist?
Developer Nerial Available On IOS, Android and Steam Price £2.99 Released Out now
Reigns: Her Majesty is the follow-up to the 2016 hit mobile game Reigns. Like before, the premise is to rule your kingdom for as long as possible but this time as a queen instead of a king. By swiping either left or right (in a similar vein to Tinder) you make decisions that cement your legacy as a beloved or a feared ruler in the eyes of the Church, the people, the army and the treasury. But be warned — become hated and your enemies will rise up against you, become too popular and you will be trampled to death by your adoring people.
Interestingly, many of the treacherous dilemmas you face have an underlying hint of sexism, which provides some realism. For example, you may be asked to dress more conservatively or you could be ridiculed for your ‘girlish ideas’. Assert yourself and the cardinal scolds you, declaring that the kingdom has no use for a domineering woman. It shines a light on the genuine issues that female rulers throughout history have faced in a fun and engaging way.
Each time your queen is killed she will be reincarnated and you instantly become hooked on exploring the several different deaths that your character can experience. To this end, you can find yourself going through these incarnations very quickly!
Frustratingly, it is sometimes unclear why your decisions produce a negative impact.
However, it is an enjoyable game that you will soon become obsessed with!