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.
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 **










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.
200+ New Cards and Storylines
Mystical Inventory System
Sharp, Witty Narrative Writing
Multiple Paths and Endings
Stunning Minimalist Art Style
Watch the four icons at the top (Church, People, Army, Treasury). If any of them reach 100% or 0%, your reign ends in a unique (and often grim) way.
Some cards allow you to use items from your inventory. Drag an item onto a character's card to see how they react; this is often the key to breaking cycles.
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
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IGN Nordic Sat Sep 29 2018
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MacStories Sat Sep 29 2018
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.
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The core mechanic is binary choice. Every swipe changes the state of the kingdom and influences the length of your Queen's life.
When one Queen dies, you begin as the next, often inheriting the consequences and plot threads of your predecessor.
The game continues with a new Queen in the same dynasty. You'll keep your progress toward unlocking certain items and overarching story goals.