Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

A charming cast of characters, engaging narrative, and enjoyable puzzles make Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit stand side-by-side with some of the best games in the genre.

82%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

replayability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 290 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

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Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is a single player casual action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Tag of Joy and was released on May 6, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is a point-and-click adventure game set in present day and historical Lithuania. The player uncovers a conspiracy while searching for the lost royal crown of Lithuania, combining puzzle-solving with narrative-driven gameplay. This game offers a rich, immersive story informed by historical and regional lore.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 290 reviews

story83 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a vibrant art style that enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are mostly logical and provide a good level of challenge without resorting to frustrating moon logic.
The voice acting is excellent, bringing the characters to life and adding depth to the story.

The story feels rushed towards the end, leaving some plot threads unresolved and lacking a satisfying conclusion.
Some puzzles can be overly convoluted or require trial and error, which may frustrate players.
The game is relatively short, which may not justify its price for some players.

story
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
7%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-crafted, while others criticize it for being bland, cliché, or rushed. Many appreciate the historical context and character development, but note that the plot can feel predictable and lacks depth, with some unresolved threads. Overall, while the game features interesting elements and enjoyable voice acting, it struggles to deliver a consistently compelling narrative.
- “The story is interesting enough and it's 'family-friendly funny' (not as funny as a lot of the classics, though).”
- “The story is solid, about what you would expect from a typical adventure game and nothing more.”
- “The story is unique and gives some insights about Lithuania's past.”
- “After a few hours of gameplay, the story revealed itself as quite bland.”
- “The story is short and slow-paced; the lack of sprint is killing my soul.”
- “The weakest part of the game is in the story; a young woman travels to Lithuania in search of an ancient crown with magical powers.”
graphics
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant, charming art style and high-quality visuals, which stand out in the point-and-click genre. Many reviewers noted the beautiful environments and character designs, highlighting the game's ability to create a lively atmosphere. While some minor issues were mentioned, such as occasional blurriness when zooming in, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are cute and playful, the voice acting is fantastic, and every character is just bursting with personality.”
- “The artwork and animation is a magnificent pearl to look at and play.”
- “A very well-crafted, polished experience, featuring an instantly likeable main character, a lovely atmosphere throughout, and stunning graphics.”
- “Some puzzles are just too hard and/or not logical (I had to look up some of the solutions) and whenever the game zooms into a scene, the graphics get blurry.”
- “This is a charming, albeit short game which suffers from somewhat glossy character graphics and occasionally obtuse puzzles.”
- “One thing I didn't like is that you have zero graphics options.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
40%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it irritating and repetitive, particularly during certain puzzles, while others appreciate its pleasantness and fitting atmosphere. Many agree that the soundtrack complements the game's visuals and story, though it may not be particularly memorable. Overall, the voice acting and sound design are praised, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “This is a light and colorful game with beautiful backgrounds, a movie or good TV show quality soundtrack, and a fun to play with main character whose outfit you can even customize.”
- “The soundscape, both soundtrack and sound effects, fit perfectly with the rest of the concept and create a good atmosphere.”
- “Lovely game, definitely broken sword vibes; great story, great puzzles, great music, great graphics, hoping for more adventures with Milda.”
- “Possibly most annoying, the soundtrack was incredibly irritating.”
- “Some of the puzzles were not intuitive at all and by the end I'd lost patience and resorted to a walkthrough, mostly just to get away from the soundtrack loops.”
- “Stupid conversations, illogical puzzles, and annoyingly repeating music in some of the episodes.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
67%
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring classic point-and-click mechanics such as item collection and puzzle-solving, which some players found logical and engaging, while others criticized the execution as frustrating and tedious. While the game includes unique elements like character customization and intriguing story interactions, it suffers from poorly implemented mechanics and a lack of clarity in puzzle solutions. Overall, it offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of old-school adventure games, but with notable inconsistencies in quality and enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is classic point & click fare: collect items, use them to solve puzzles, talk to NPCs, etc. The puzzles are mostly logical and can easily be solved on your own, without the need for a walkthrough.”
- “Really nicely made point and click adventure game - story, characters, visuals, gameplay, voice acting - all well, especially for an indie game.”
- “It offers traditional point & click gameplay, beautiful graphics, and challenging yet logical puzzles.”
- “After a few hours of gameplay, the story revealed itself as quite bland.”
- “As the game starts, it presents you with a bunch of bad adventure game mechanics and no story.”
- “Most of the gameplay is about solving puzzles, which can be tedious, leading to fail and repeat until you look it up in a guide.”
humor
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and timing, with many players noting the engaging and witty dialogue that often elicits genuine laughter. The voice acting enhances the comedic elements, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, though some feel it doesn't fully elevate the game overall. Overall, the humor is described as charming and family-friendly, with a mix of classic adventure game nods and modern sensibilities.
- “Dialogues flow nicely, and Milda’s comments are often genuinely funny and perfectly timed.”
- “Regardless, Crowns and Pawns is a fantastic game, with very logical puzzles, top-tier voice acting, witty humor, and plenty of clever nods to the golden age of adventure games.”
- “The dialogue is lighthearted and occasionally honestly funny, and the voice actors do a great job delivering it, especially the protagonist.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability primarily through the choice of character traits and professions at the start, which influence puzzle solutions and interactions throughout the gameplay. While these features provide some variation, their impact is limited, as many puzzles do not significantly change based on the chosen traits. Overall, players can experience different outcomes and approaches by selecting different professions, enhancing the game's replay value.
- “Another uncommon (but not unheard of) feature is that you can choose your profession in the intro - photographer, programmer, or psychologist - and one puzzle in the mid-game has a different solution depending on your profession, adding a bit of replay value.”
- “Most puzzles feel logical; they can be solved in different ways depending on which profession you select for the main character at the beginning of the game - this also means there's a lot of replay value.”
- “The game started off really well, having the option to pick character traits at the start really adds to the replayability; however, there was literally only one place where this was really used, or even mattered.”
- “Most puzzles feel logical and can be solved in different ways, depending on which profession you select for the main character at the beginning of the game - this also means there's a lot of replay value.”
- “Puzzles are interesting, and since you can determine the protagonist's expertise at the beginning, some puzzles need to be solved in different ways accordingly, which gives it replay value.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to repetitive fetch quests, trial-and-error puzzles, and lengthy dialogue animations. Achieving 100% completion requires multiple playthroughs, which many consider excessive and frustrating. Overall, the gameplay is marred by a lack of engaging challenges, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “Getting all of the achievements requires three playthroughs, and while there are some unique elements based on the chosen profession, completing the game three times might be a bit too much grinding.”
- “Most of the gameplay involves solving puzzles, some of which are tedious and require failing and repeating until you look it up in a guide.”
- “Then you're presented with puzzles that don't really feel like puzzles at all, but rather a series of tedious tasks, while still being heavily in the realm of moon logic.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while some reviews highlight its vibrant and joyful settings reminiscent of beautiful summer days, others criticize the lack of depth and tonal inconsistencies. The sound design complements the visuals, enhancing the overall experience, but the presence of weak characters and easy puzzles detracts from the immersive quality. Overall, it offers a cozy and polished environment that resonates with warmth and personality, despite some shortcomings.
- “The soundscape, both soundtrack and sound effects, fit perfectly with the rest of the concept and create a good atmosphere.”
- “Its atmosphere just perfectly captures the feeling of beautiful summer days in the 1990s – warm light, interesting and deep conversations, a glimpse of tension in the air, the desire to simply dwell a little in this cozy place and to imbue yourself with the pinnacle of all positive emotions.”
- “A very well-crafted, polished experience, featuring an instantly likable main character, a lovely atmosphere throughout, and stunning graphics.”
- “It has weak characters, too easy puzzles, no atmosphere, no third act, and tonal issues.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance with minimal issues, others suggest that future developers should prioritize optimization more carefully. The game received a score of 7/10 for graphics and performance, indicating room for improvement despite generally positive experiences.
- “First the good, the game runs great, had no issues with performance, and besides one or two crashes, I had no other problems bug-wise.”
- “Performance should be fine.”
- “So I guess with the next game, developers should take more care with optimization.”
- “I guess with the next game, developers should take more care with optimization.”
- “Graphics, performance, and tech analysis are lacking.”
- “Performance should be improved.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the emotional aspect of the game received mixed reviews; while some players found the story lacking in engagement, others appreciated the believable characters and friendships, which enhanced their investment in the main character through choices and customization.
- “The characters and friendships were really believable and sweet, and the control you have to both choose your main character's profession and change their outfit made me feel more invested in the character.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with most users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues. While a few players experienced occasional crashes, these were not widespread, and significant bugs or glitches were largely absent.
- “The game runs great, with no issues in performance. I experienced only one or two crashes, but overall, I had no other problems with bugs.”
- “I was impressed by the stability of the game; it performed smoothly throughout my playthrough.”
- “Despite a couple of minor crashes, the overall stability of the game was commendable, allowing for an enjoyable experience.”
- “The game is plagued by constant glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that made it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Frequent crashes and stability issues have made me lose interest in continuing.”

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Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is a casual action adventure game with kids theme.

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit.

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit was released on May 6, 2022.

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit was developed by Tag of Joy.

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is a single player game.

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