Fans of casual role-playing games might remember a little indie gem from Hanako Games called Cute Knight. In the game, you had three years to guide a young orphan girl from the ages of 18 to 21 to decide what path her life would ultimately take. Would she become a hero and marry a handsome prince, or spend her days as a dumpy assistant cook getting bossed around in the kitchen? These were just two out of dozens of possible outcomes.
Hanako Games is working on a sequel called Cute Knight Kingdom that stays true to the original format while greatly expanding what you get to see and do.
Gamertell has posted seven tips for Hanako Games' PC game, Cute Knight Kingdom along with a photo gallery.
From the article:
"Hanako Games' latest title, Cute Knight Kingdom was recently released, and its somewhat more challenging than the original Cute Knight. There are more factors to account for, plus the ability to explore the game's world. If a player is more familiar with the original Cute Knight game, which features gameplay similar to the Princess Maker series, the first playthrough or two of Cute Knight Kingdom could be a daunting experience"
JIG writes: "You, there. Yes, you! You want to be a pretty princess, don't you? No, don't look so uncomfortable, we understand. Sometimes we, too, like to wear fancy dresses (pretty ones) and dream of princes (pretty ones as well). And, of course, we enjoy simulation role-playing games where we pretend to be magical pretty princesses in pretty dresses who grow up to marry pretty princes. Cute Knight Kingdom, the sequel to the original Cute Knight from Hanako Games, is a fantasy RPG sim that fits the above criteria, and then some. People who do not enjoy dress up or tea parties need not apply."
Imagine a game in which Aveyond meets a lighter version of The Sims. That sounds quite compelling, doesn't it? It's exactly what you get with Cute Knight Kingdom, developed by Hanako Games. While the title has some flaws and is rather rough around the edges, it still manages to charm and entertain anyone who likes a shot of good old role-playing gameplay with a ton of character customization.
