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The Confines Of The Crown

2015

Should you play it?

Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her...

What works
  • Strong, capable female protagonist
  • Intriguing political intrigue and mystery
  • Multiple distinct story routes and endings
  • Well-written narrative and character development
  • Engaging music and atmospheric art
Things to keep in mind
  • Some routes less developed or less romantic
  • Story can feel repetitive in common early chapters
  • Limited visual customization
  • Some abrupt pacing and short length
  • Art style inconsistency between sprites and cgs

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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The Confines Of The Crown: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression.

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