Reigns: Her Majesty review — it’s a royal ball

Reigns: Her Majesty shows that it’s not easy being queen — but it sure is fun. It’s developer Nerial and publisher Devolver Digital’s followup to the card-based kingship simulator from 2016, which tasked players with making decisions for the realm based purely on swiping left or right.

Though the mechanics are deceptively simple, you’ll find plenty to unpack in the game. Not only does it investigate themes of power and belief, but secrets and Easter eggs are sprinkled throughout. Reigns: Her Majesty is out now on PC, iOS, and Android.