A Regal Tale of Choices and Consequences

Yes, Your Grace is a gem of a game that masterfully combines storytelling, resource management, and tough decision-making into an unforgettable experience. It places you in the shoes of a medieval king, and every choice you make carries weight, shaping the fate of your kingdom, your family, and your people.

The pixel art style is absolutely stunning, creating a world that feels both charming and alive. From the grandeur of the throne room to the simple homes of your subjects, every detail has been crafted with care. The soundtrack further enhances the immersion, with hauntingly beautiful melodies that evoke the emotions of a ruler under constant pressure.

What makes Yes, Your Grace stand out is its deep narrative and compelling characters. Your family and advisors have their own personalities and struggles, making your interactions with them feel meaningful. The dilemmas you face—whether to help a struggling farmer, ally with a suspicious noble, or prepare for an impending war—are morally complex and never feel black-and-white.

The gameplay strikes a perfect balance between managing your limited resources and advancing the story. Each week brings new challenges, and the sense of accomplishment when you successfully navigate a crisis is immensely satisfying. The game’s pacing is excellent, with moments of tension balanced by lighter, often humorous interactions with your subjects.

At its heart, Yes, Your Grace is a story about leadership, sacrifice, and the weight of responsibility. It’s not just a game—it’s an emotional journey that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

If you enjoy narrative-driven games with impactful choices and a touch of strategy, Yes, Your Grace is an absolute must-play.

8/10

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A very well-written game. I hope anyone that enjoys stories where you get to make some tough decisions gives this game a try. The game has the same vibe as a TellTale game, but with the difference being there is a clear GOOD and BAD ending to this game.

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Music: Really good. BGM is easy to listen to, and the welsh/celtic rock song for the credits and main menu is very fun to listen to.

Character design: Pretty good for pixels. I could tell the difference between almost every npc, and the character splash art at the end of the end felt very modern.

Aesthetic: I really enjoy the style. It's very clean pixel art. It's not common to see games in this style so it was a refreshing take on art and game design.

Accessibility: You need to be someone who enjoys reading a lot of text, as a large majority of the game is comprised of reading character dialogue. There is no voice overs, just some mumbled gibberish.

Game difficulty: Pretty easy. The first few weeks seem like there are some tough choices, but you learn pretty quick to listen to the petitioner speaking to your King character about their plight and needs. Depending on how they sound when they ask for help, you can tell right away if you should actually give them aid, or call them out on their bull crap.

Multiple playthroughs: Kinda. This game is only best played by doing two routes. Good route, or bad route. There isn't multiple endings aside from doing things the ethically right way, or the morally corrupt way.

Price Point: I was gifted the game, so I don't know how expensive it is in the store. But if it's anything under $25 USD, then it's a pretty fair price point. I would still recommend buying it at a sale price though, for the sole fact that the game is REALLY short. You'll do an entire play through in about 6 hours. Maybe less if you're not too worried about your choices and the impact of your choices.

Cons:
There's only one thing that really bugged me during the entire game. There is a pretty clear situation that pops up pretty early on that you (the player) probably would never agree to do. However, the situation is written into the story and isn't actually a choice the player can make. Long story short, I didn't enjoy being locked out of a choice that I would never have made myself, but unfortunately, it's just part of the story. One of those times where what the player expects from a Kingdom Management Sim RPG and what the narrator (or game dev) intended don't really align. I don't see the game devs as bad people for this forced choice, but at the end of the day, I still I wish I could've completely avoided the literal main plot of the game.

Overall: The game is great. Definitely consider picking it up if you like a gripping story. It's a bit TOO short, so it might be a good idea to pick it up when it goes on sale.

Be a good king and you will be rewarded , i will spoil nothing but i will say if you are expecting really hard decisions and the game to scew you constantly forget it , this is a more narrative driven experience.