If It Please the Court: A Royal Spy's Interactive Lesbian Romance

9/2/2026, 6:35:02 AM

Release date: 5/20/2021

Tags: #casual #rpg #interactive-fiction #text-based #lgbtq+ #action #adventure #historical

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¥ 800 (JPY)

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$6.99 (USD)

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Global Price: $6.99
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Key highlight

In 'If It Please the Court,' a 242,000-word text-based RPG, you play as a royal spy in 18th-century Versailles, making choices that shape your destiny and romantic entanglements.

Who this is for

If you're drawn to espionage in historical courts and romances that unfold based on your choices, this text-based narrative offers an imaginatively rich experience.

Details

Overview

Step into the opulent yet treacherous world of 18th-century Versailles in If It Please the Court, a captivating interactive novel from Heart's Choice. This text-based RPG plunges you into the role of a spy recruited from the Parisian slums into the Secret du Roi, King Louis XV's clandestine intelligence agency. With a substantial 242,000 words of narrative, your decisions will shape your destiny and potentially the fate of a nation teetering on the brink of change.

Highlights

Intriguing Setting: Immerse yourself in the historical intrigue of 18th-century French court life.
Choice-Driven Narrative: Experience a deeply personal story where your choices directly impact the plot and relationships.
Romance and Espionage: Navigate a world of seduction, surveillance, and political maneuvering, with multiple romantic interests.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy immersive, text-based adventures, historical settings, and romance-focused narratives, particularly those interested in LGBTQ+ themes. If you appreciate stories where your choices have significant consequences and enjoy character-driven plots without the need for graphics or sound, If It Please the Court offers a rich imaginative experience.

Game Info

Developed and published by Heart's Choice, If It Please the Court is a single-player, text-based interactive fiction experience. It features Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud support, and Family Sharing. The game is designed for players seeking a mature narrative with elements of RPG and adventure, focusing on player agency and storytelling. It was released on May 20, 2021, and is available in English.