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Crown Trick

A Rouge-Like cross between Braid and Bastion, that's a good thing (without Ron Perlman's voice... that's a bad thing :( )
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82%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, optimization
87% User Score Based on 1,022 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

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Crown Trick is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by NEXT Studios and was released on October 16, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Crown Trick is a turn-based rogue-like RPG with procedurally generated dungeons, offering a unique experience each playthrough. Fight off diverse enemies using a variety of weapons and elemental skills, discovering new abilities as you delve deeper into the hand-drawn dungeon. The Alpha Test is now available, inviting players to explore the exciting and challenging world of Crown Trick.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,022 reviews
gameplay125 positive mentions
grinding34 negative mentions

  • Engaging turn-based combat that combines strategy and puzzle elements.
  • Beautiful art style and charming character design enhance the overall experience.
  • Variety of weapons, relics, and familiars allows for diverse playstyles and builds.
  • Difficulty can be inconsistent, with some bosses feeling unfairly challenging.
  • Lack of depth in the story and some mechanics can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • UI issues and unclear descriptions can hinder the player's understanding of game mechanics.
  • gameplay
    318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Crown Trick" is a mixed bag, featuring unique mechanics like the "break" and "blink" systems that add strategic depth, but also suffers from balance issues and a lack of clarity in some mechanics. While many players appreciate the charming art style and engaging combat, others find the gameplay repetitive and simplistic, with some mechanics feeling tedious or poorly explained. Overall, it offers a fun, if flawed, experience that may appeal to fans of turn-based roguelikes, but could leave others wanting more depth and variety.

    • “The gameplay is solid and that's the main aspect that has me recommending the game.”
    • “Crown Trick boldly combines turn-based RPG and roguelite gameplay to offer an addictive, thought-provoking experience that fans of either genre owe it to themselves to check out.”
    • “Core gameplay is incredibly fun.”
    • “The moment-to-moment gameplay is impaired by UI issues, annoyances that slow down gameplay, and poor or missing documentation.”
    • “While the pretty graphics and the new mechanics show there was love and effort put into it, the game also shows it was either rushed to release or abandoned.”
    • “I expected a more chill kind of game, but Crown Trick has a lot of small frustrating mechanics that just make the game not enjoyable for me.”
  • graphics
    166 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and attractive art style, which many players find visually appealing and well-executed. While the visuals enhance the overall experience, some reviews note inconsistencies in gameplay and design that detract from the game's potential. Overall, the combination of charming graphics and solid mechanics contributes to a fun and engaging atmosphere, making it a standout in the roguelike genre.

    • “I love the visuals in Crown Trick; I think it's just a really pretty game.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic and have a lot of secrets to discover!”
    • “The art style is amazing and cohesive.”
    • “While the pretty graphics and the new mechanics show there was love and effort put into it, the game also shows it was either rushed to release or abandoned.”
    • “And absolutely the worst of it - visuals.”
    • “There's an obvious lack of battle clarity in the game, whether this is about the camera angle, exuberant art style, or something else - I don't know.”
  • story
    147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally perceived as shallow and simplistic, often serving as a backdrop rather than a driving force behind the gameplay. While some players appreciate its charm and humor, many find it inconsistent and lacking depth, with a narrative that feels more like a collection of clichés than a compelling tale. Overall, the story is considered adequate for providing a sense of completion but does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The story is interesting, if a bit cliche, and gives the game's primary antagonists some depth.”
    • “Most of this game took me by surprise - the story, music, art style and ambiance come together to form a cohesive world that's fun to visit.”
    • “The story is a simple, and a little heavy-handed sometimes, but still charming and enjoyable, sometimes even touching.”
    • “The story is very shallow, and a big flaw is the story text and dialogue.”
    • “Honestly, the game could have been better without a story than with a bad one.”
    • “The game does have a story, but it's fairly straightforward and I didn't really find it all that compelling.”
  • music
    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric quality and integration with the art style, while others find it repetitive and low-tempo, especially for a combat system reliant on rhythm. Some players appreciate the soundtrack's beauty and cohesion with the game's ambiance, but a few express a desire for a more engaging and varied musical experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's production quality, it may not meet the expectations of all players.

    • “Most of this game took me by surprise - the story, music, art style and ambiance come together to form a cohesive world that's fun to visit.”
    • “The music was beautiful and the characters were enjoyable.”
    • “Great game mechanics, level design, art style and music.”
    • “The music gets old really fast and is kinda cheesy.”
    • “The music is really chill and pretty, but for a fighting system that really hinges on beats, it was way too low tempo.”
    • “I had to plug my own music in or listen to a friend play a different game.”
  • replayability
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players find it charming and enjoyable with enough depth to encourage multiple playthroughs, others note that it falls short compared to other roguelikes, particularly after defeating the final boss. Some aspects, like varied weapons and build diversity, enhance replay value, but issues such as long loading times and a lack of incentives post-completion detract from the overall experience. Overall, it offers decent replayability, especially for those who appreciate its unique mechanics and upcoming DLC.

    • “This makes the replay value quite high as your first few runs will be tough, but as you gain more permanent buffs, you'll have a slightly less hard time progressing.”
    • “I'm well experienced with the genre and can confidently say that this game has enough depth and replay value to keep me coming back.”
    • “Very fun game that sort of combines the RTS and rogue-like genres into a replayable game that can be paused at any time!”
    • “Just be aware that you'll have to deal with long loading screens, a rushed ending, and less replayability than many similar games.”
    • “- no replayability incentive once the last boss is defeated.”
    • “The difficulty is definitely lighter than other roguelikes, and the way it is broken up into bite-sized story segments is entertaining, but ultimately doesn't encourage replayability.”
  • grinding
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unnecessary, particularly regarding meta progression upgrades and the need to collect items for future runs. While the unique roguelike gameplay offers some enjoyment, many reviewers feel that the mid-game becomes overly grindy, leading to a decline in fun after initial hours of play. Boss fights, although initially engaging, tend to drag on and contribute to the overall sense of tedium, especially when repeated.

    • “The boss fights tend to drag on, and while they're fun to 'figure out' the first time you play them... they're tedious upon playing again and again and again.”
    • “According to Steam, I've played for 18.4 hours, the last 4 hours were spent grinding for the last achievement (kill 2000 enemies).”
    • “And after beating the final dungeon, there's basically nothing (not even harder challenges) but grinding meta progression.”
  • atmosphere
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in these games is widely praised for its richness and immersive qualities, enhanced by adorable art styles and atmospheric music. Players appreciate the combination of engaging gameplay and unique artistic elements, which contribute to a captivating experience. Titles like Hollow Knight and Crown Trick stand out for their ability to blend challenging mechanics with a charming and evocative setting.

    • “The art is adorable, the gameplay is good enough, and the atmosphere is great.”
    • “If you have 20 bucks to buy a game and you want a game with a rich atmosphere, adorable characters, tough but satisfying gameplay, gorgeous hand-drawn art, and a huge amount of content, I want you to take out your wallet right now and buy Hollow Knight.”
    • “I really enjoyed Crown Trick's art style, atmosphere, and completely different take on the tactical turn-based genre.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as light and occasionally amusing, contributing to a cute atmosphere without detracting from gameplay. Overall, players find the comedic elements to be enjoyable and fitting.

    • “The story is bearable (didn't really get in the way of the gameplay) and sometimes humorous.”
    • “Cute and funny!”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is described as somewhat lacking in depth, with players feeling disconnected from the characters, often perceiving them as placeholders. However, the story, while simple and occasionally heavy-handed, is still considered charming and enjoyable, with moments that can be genuinely touching.

    • “The story is simple, and a little heavy-handed sometimes, but still charming and enjoyable, sometimes even touching.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players appreciate the automatic refill of resources upon entering combat rooms, which enhances the flow of normal combat. However, there are concerns about minor performance issues that need to be addressed for a smoother experience.

    • “Thankfully, they refill automatically along with your MP when entering a combat room, which helps make normal combat run smoothly.”
    • “Let's just hope the small performance issue gets sorted.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings adjusted.”
    • “I experience frequent frame drops, which really detracts from the gameplay.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is highlighted by a cute and gorgeous art style, complemented by appealing character designs that enhance the overall aesthetic experience of the game.

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11h Average play time
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Crown Trick is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Crown Trick is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing Crown Trick.

Crown Trick was released on October 16, 2020.

Crown Trick was developed by NEXT Studios.

Crown Trick has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Crown Trick is a single player game.

Similar games include Curse of the Dead Gods, UnderMine, Have a Nice Death, Monster Slayers, Fate Hunters and others.