A downloadable game.
Straddling the border between a solo RPG and a short story, Broken Kingdom is a bit of an oddity.
Intrigue over the nature of the mystery kept me reading to the end, and I enjoyed both the writing style and the unfolding plot. It's hard for me to guess whether the gameplay would hold up well, since I didn't actually try running it as intended - I picked it up in a bundle and read it out of curiosity to see whether I might like to play it in future. I don't advise doing this, as you will spoil the experience for yourself completely - it's very much designed for one unspoiled playthrough!
I personally found some of the mechanics very user-friendly (e.g. assigning bonuses ranging from -1 to +2 to four stats) while others seemed a bit more convoluted than necessary (e.g. the rules for determining where to place cards from the Journey Deck to make a map).
Overall, Broken Kingdom seems like a compelling story best experienced in a single playthrough. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but there's some real charm here - if it appeals to you, give it a shot. 3/5 stars - enjoyable.
