Dinsun Review
This is a bit better. Kingdom actually gives you a reason to build things beyond just filling a town. The puzzle elements involving gears and electricity add a layer of mechanical satisfaction that the first game lacked. Still, it’s clearly built for a younger audience, so don't expect 'The Witness' level of difficulty. The port is serviceable, though managing complex builds on a small screen is a nightmare. It’s a solid adventure game, but the 'Sims' branding feels more like a skin than a core philosophy here. I appreciate the effort, even if I'm not the primary target.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Interesting puzzle mechanics
- Varied island themes
- Better objective structure
- Frustrating camera controls
- Touch-screen building is fiddly
- Simple AI
Technical Report
Performance: Heavier on the battery than the first MySims; some thermal throttling after an hour.
- Subtitles
Audience Fit
Buy if: You like light puzzle-solving combined with sandbox building.
Skip if: You have no patience for imprecise touch controls in building modes.
- Dragon Quest Builders
- Portal Knights
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun
- Hardware: iPad Air (M1)
- Playtime: 8 hours
- Status: Cleared two islands
