Reigns: Her Majesty in IOS

Swipe and be the Queen!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

94/100

Reigns: Her Majesty is a brilliant follow-up to the original 'swipe-'em-up' hit, and it manages to surpass its predecessor in almost every way. The premise is deceivingly simple: you are the Queen, and you must make royal decisions by swiping left or right on cards. However, the game quickly reveals itself to be a complex web of political balancing, mystical secrets, and sharp wit.

What makes Her Majesty so compelling is its subversive take on royal power. You have to balance the needs of the church, the people, the army, and the treasury, all while navigating a 'cultural renaissance' that brings its own set of dangers. The writing is incredibly sharp, filled with dark humor and social commentary. The addition of an inventory system—allowing you to use items like a clock or a perfume bottle—adds a layer of puzzle-solving that the first game lacked. It’s one of those rare games that feels perfectly suited for a smartphone, turning world-altering decisions into a series of satisfying swipes.

Reviewed on: Tue Jul 17 2018
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. The first Reigns was a gimmick; Her Majesty is a game. The writing is sharper, the 'Queen' perspective brings a different social dynamic to the swipes, and the inventory system adds a layer of logic that was missing before. It’s still a game about dying repeatedly, but now those deaths feel like lessons rather than bad luck. It's smart, cynical, and perfect for mobile play. I rarely give scores this high for 'swipe' games, but this earned it.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Witty and dark writing
  • Deceptively deep strategy
  • Perfect mobile UI
  • Can become repetitive after several 'lives'
  • Some deaths feel unavoidable

Technical Report

Performance: Runs perfectly on anything with a screen.

Accessibility:
  • Large Text Option

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a strategy game you can play with one hand that actually makes you think.

Skip if: You hate trial-and-error gameplay or reading dialogue.

Similar Games:
  • Reigns
  • 60 Seconds!
  • Lapse: A Forgotten Future

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 13 mini
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: All endings unlocked

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.07Fri Oct 12 2018

Fixed the display issue on iPhone XS Max.


Reigns: Her Majesty is the revolutionary follow-up to the smash swipe ‘em up hit Reigns. A cultural renaissance has bestowed the world with a new era of knowledge and enlightenment but greed and jealousy still conspire against the benevolent queen. Outwit and outlast those that would seek to depose you and your husband by swiping left or right, making just (or unjust) decisions on all manner of royal matters. Maintain the balance between the kingdom’s most powerful factions, use mystical items from your inventory, and navigate the increasingly complex politics and personal relationships of your dynasty.

New Kingdom, New Drama: Your royal decrees and unpredictable requests of the people will shape both your time on the throne and the future of your dynasty. Carefully navigate the foolish politics and emotional pleas of the kingdom’s eccentric subjects to find balance between the most powerful factions of the land.

Mystical Inventory: Find and upgrade five special items in a new inventory system. Use your powerful items on character cards and unlock special paths in the ever more complex narrative of your kingdom.

Royal Challenges: Reach specific goals set before each new monarch’s reign to unlock new sets of cards and new directions to take the story of your dynasty.

Nerial and Friends: Reigns: Her Majesty is a collaboration between François Alliot (design/programming), Arnaud de Bock (art), Jim Guthrie (music), and Leigh Alexander (narrative director).


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Reigns: Her Majesty is the revolutionary follow-up to the smash swipe ‘em up hit Reigns. A cultural renaissance has bestowed the world with a new era of knowledge and enlightenment but greed and jealousy still conspire against the benevolent queen. Outwit and outlast those that would seek to depose you and your husband by swiping left or right, making just (or unjust) decisions on all manner of royal matters. Maintain the balance between the kingdom’s most powerful factions, use mystical items from your inventory, and navigate the increasingly complex politics and personal relationships of your dynasty.

New Kingdom, New Drama: Your royal decrees and unpredictable requests of the people will shape both your time on the throne and the future of your dynasty. Carefully navigate the foolish politics and emotional pleas of the kingdom’s eccentric subjects to find balance between the most powerful factions of the land.

Mystical Inventory: Find and upgrade five special items in a new inventory system. Use your powerful items on character cards and unlock special paths in the ever more complex narrative of your kingdom.

Royal Challenges: Reach specific goals set before each new monarch’s reign to unlock new sets of cards and new directions to take the story of your dynasty.

Nerial and Friends: Reigns: Her Majesty is a collaboration between François Alliot (design/programming), Arnaud de Bock (art), Jim Guthrie (music), and Leigh Alexander (narrative director).

** Warning: this game contains flickering images on rare occasions **


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 15363 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Reigns: Her Majesty is the acclaimed sequel to the smash hit Reigns. In this cultural renaissance era, players take the role of the Queen, making just (or unjust) decisions by swiping left or right on royal matters. You must maintain the balance between the kingdom's powerful factions while navigating complex politics and personal relationships. With a new inventory system and over 200 new cards, you'll use mystical items and outlast those who seek to depose you and your dynasty.

Features

1

200+ New Cards and Storylines

2

Mystical Inventory System

3

Sharp, Witty Narrative Writing

4

Multiple Paths and Endings

5

Stunning Minimalist Art Style

Tips

Promotion Videos

Reigns: Her Majesty - Launch Trailer - YouTube

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News on this game

Game Day: Reigns: Her Majesty

Nerial undoubtedly has another hit on its hands with Reigns: Her Majesty. The iOS game, which is published by Devolver Digital,...

MacStories - Fri Dec 29 2017

Reigns: Her Majesty review – Inheriting greatness

Reigns Her Majesty ushers in the rule of an eternal queen with a new set of tricky power balances to manage and items to throw at whoever displeases you.

App Trigger - Fri Dec 29 2017

TouchArcade Goes Hands-On With Devolver Digital's Upcoming iOS Game 'Reigns: Game of Thrones'

Our sister site TouchArcade this week went hands-on with the just-announced iOS game "Reigns: Game of Thrones." For those unaware,...

MacRumors - Sat Sep 29 2018

Nerial founder “couldn't be happier” as Reigns gets Game Of Thrones spin-off

A new version of acclaimed mobile game Reigns will release this October based on the smash hit fantasy series Game of T…

GamesIndustry.biz - Sat Sep 29 2018

Reigns: Game of Thrones lets you swipe right to sit on the Iron Throne

Game of Thrones' final season on HBO is still a ways off. The next Reigns game lets you find out what happens if Tyrion, Cersei,...

Polygon - Sat Sep 29 2018

Reigns: Game of Thrones Announced

Reigns, the royal advisor/strategy mobile game, is officially getting a Game of Thrones version, coming to PC, iOS and Android devices in October 2018.

IGN Nordic - Sat Sep 29 2018

Reigns: Game of Thrones for iOS Announced and Is Available for Pre-Order

Nerial and Devolver Digital announced that they are working with HBO to create a Reigns: Game of Thrones, which is available for pre-order now.

MacStories - Sat Sep 29 2018

Reigns: Her Majesty celebrates a huge new update with its very first sale

As we mentioned earlier this week, Devolver Digital's second-in-series, Reigns: Her Majesty, was getting a huge update and it's just launched.

Pocket Gamer - Mon Nov 29 2021

HEY GUESS WHAT? It's Friday tomorrow, which means there's only one day left before we don't have to be responsible, or as responsible,...

Pocket Gamer - Fri Dec 29 2017

Reigns: Her Majesty is coming out on iOS, Android and Steam this week, and we're really rather excited about it. Why's that, you ask?

Pocket Gamer - Fri Dec 29 2017

Gameplays

Q&A

The game continues with a new Queen in the same dynasty. You'll keep your progress toward unlocking certain items and overarching story goals.

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