Crowntakers

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 217 reviews
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  • story
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There is never a lack of gamers who love a good dose of challenging and well-presented gameplay, and to those Crowntakers could be a real find. It’s solid execution, simple but highly diversified play design, and light and colorful environment is welcoming and fun. However sometimes the randomly generated aspects of the game can knock it out of balance, and quickly change a light-hearted strategy experience into a mouse-smashing rage furnace. If you’re the kind of gamer who likes a title that challenges your brain equally to your patience, then Crowntakers just might be for you.
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Crowntakers is a single-player historical role-playing game with good gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack. As the chosen one, embark on a turn-based, strategy-filled journey to save the king from an evil duke in a randomly generated medieval fantasy world. With challenging quests and various enemies, build a team of mercenaries to become the kingdom's greatest hero. The grind is significant, but the high replayability makes up for it.

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 217 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Crowntakers offers a fun and colorful art style, making the game visually appealing.
  • The game provides a good balance of strategy and randomness, keeping each playthrough fresh and engaging.
  • It serves as a great introduction to the roguelike genre, with easy-to-understand mechanics and a low-to-medium difficulty level.
  • The game suffers from a lack of variety in environments and enemies, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Many players find the difficulty spike between easy and normal modes to be frustrating and unbalanced.
  • The game can feel grindy, requiring multiple playthroughs to unlock all characters and experience the full content.
  • gameplay67 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of RPG and roguelite elements, featuring straightforward mechanics that require strategic thinking, particularly in turn-based combat. While the game offers engaging visuals and a charming atmosphere, players have noted issues with poorly designed mechanics, lack of tutorials, and a grindy experience that can detract from enjoyment. Overall, it presents a fun yet sometimes frustrating challenge, appealing to those who appreciate tactical gameplay but may leave others feeling overwhelmed by its imbalances and unclear mechanics.

    • “It has a lot of bright colors, well-executed character concepts, and gameplay that is easy to understand but still requires some thought.”
    • “The gameplay makes you put a lot of thought into battle strategy, money/item management, and character development.”
    • “The gameplay is fluid and instinctive, the music is superb, and even with only 40 minutes of playtime under my belt, it's had me grinning several times with some wonderful humor.”
    • “No in-game tutorial, many of the mechanics are a mystery.”
    • “All in all this has some great ideas but poorly implemented game mechanics that only serve to frustrate the player.”
    • “The mechanics of combat are simple, and there is very little depth to the tactical nature of the combat.”
  • graphics29 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, reminiscent of children's fairy tales and classic Disney animations. While some players find the visuals simple, they are described as polished and aesthetically pleasing, effectively complementing the gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute to a delightful atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience despite some concerns about repetitiveness in procedural generation.

    • “The sound and art style are positively gorgeous and a superb fit for each other.”
    • “The graphics create a charming atmosphere that lead you into the just as polished gameplay.”
    • “Fun turn-based strategy game with colorful standout artwork that fits the medieval fantasy story.”
    • “I am not sure if this game was ever on a tablet, but that is the kind of graphics it has.”
    • “The visuals are very reminiscent of the days of VHS tape cartoons.”
    • “The graphics are decent, even the storyline is passable.”
  • story28 mentions

    The story in the game is generally considered mediocre and predictable, with a basic plot that lacks depth and originality. While there are character quests and a twist at the end, many reviewers feel that the narrative is shallow and repetitive, failing to engage players meaningfully. Overall, the game sets the stage for potential expansions or sequels, but as it stands, the story does not leave a lasting impression.

    • “What sets it apart is that these characters are consistent; you will always encounter a character quest each run, and if you complete it you unlock the character.”
    • “You play as a hero on a quest to save his father.”
    • “Travelling around the world and solving quests is simple, but also well done.”
    • “The game has some basic story with its plot twist at the end, but that's about it.”
    • “I love the environment of the game, the tiles flipping over, revealing the surroundings as you move along the roads is fun and the music is pleasant, but the exploration of encounters like the hovels, caves, and watch towers that you can come across aren't particularly deep; most of the time you only have one or two choices, so there's no deeper pull into the story through the use of the environment.”
    • “It looks like they were setting the stage for a sequel or story-based DLC which was never released.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its energetic and harmonious qualities, fitting well with the game's cheerful fantasy style. However, some players find it repetitive and suggest that it could benefit from more variety. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, it may not be memorable enough for some players.

    • “A thing absolutely worth praise is the music; just great; simple but harmonious, and very energetic, vibrant with colors.”
    • “The music is fantastic and the art style has a Disney fantasy film flavor that feels both charming and familiar.”
    • “The gameplay is fluid and instinctive, the music is superb and even with only 40 minutes of playtime under my belt, it's had me grinning several times with some wonderful humor.”
    • “I think if the game had more depth to it and didn't feel as shallow, with better accessories like more music (turned it off really fast cause it felt annoying and bland), more interesting story other than obvious things you can see coming a mile away, and rather generic designs in general, it could be alright instead of bland and unmemorable.”
    • “I had to mute the music because it was so repetitive.”
    • “-music, while fun, is a little repetitive (it seems like they are mostly short tracks on infinite loops)”
  • replayability22 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety offered through different heroes, unlockable characters, and procedural levels, others feel that the experience can become stale after a limited number of playthroughs. Many highlight the enjoyment derived from experimenting with different strategies and character combinations, which enhances replay value, but some also note that the game may feel designed for a single-playthrough experience, leading to diminished interest over time.

    • “Unlockable-the-more-you-play features for each character gives the game significant replay value as well.”
    • “It has replayable design with unlockable characters, interesting items, and a pseudo ironman mode where every character starts at level 0.”
    • “Trying different strategies to win is very rewarding and leads to tons of replay value.”
    • “I understand game designers want their games to have a high amount of replayability, but this is the worst way to achieve it.”
    • “Low replayability though - I quit playing after 7 hours.”
    • “This coupled with a skill curve that is just impossible to match makes the game's replayability nonexistent.”
  • grinding10 mentions

    Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are mixed; some players find the grind tedious and unfulfilling, while others appreciate the tactical gameplay despite acknowledging that it can become overly grindy after a few hours. While certain modes allow for experience carryover and reduce the need for grinding, unlocking additional content may require significant effort. Overall, the game's approach to grinding varies, with some players enjoying it and others feeling it detracts from the experience.

    • “The game is not grinding-based (once again, because normal mode is a thing), although you will need to grind if you want to unlock some of the different mercenary stages, which have no impact on your ability to beat the game, just your method of beating it.”
    • “In a way it could have scratched an itch that only Heroes of Might and Magic III could have scratched, but the game can be frustratingly tedious.”
    • “I've played my share of roguelike games and I'm completely fine with grinding, but the grind aspect here is just non-existent.”
    • “Fun for maybe 3 hours, after that it becomes too grindy to be much fun, but at first it is pretty good - I like the tactical gameplay.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its lightheartedness and comedic elements woven into the gameplay. Many find the funny interactions, particularly with AI chatbots, to enhance the overall experience, while some note that the humor adds to the game's charm despite minor technical issues. Overall, the game is described as a fun and engaging experience with a good dose of humor.

    • “Overall a good turn-based strategy game with a dash of humor and interesting mechanics.”
    • “It's also beautifully designed, very pretty, good UI, and funny :) highly recommended.”
    • “I really recommend this funny job made by Bulwark Studios!”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game features a balanced combination of distinct classes, each with unique utilities, though some classes may feel underwhelming. The armor mechanic is criticized for its poor design, which can hinder strategic positioning during battles. Overall, players appreciate the depth of thought required for character development alongside gameplay strategy.

    • “The gameplay makes you put a lot of thought into battle strategy, money/item management, and character development.”
    • “The character design is interesting; three different classes with three distinct utilities is nice.”
    • “Just a few elements in every tactical RPG area (monsters, weapons, character development), but neatly combined and balanced.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “The choices you make in character development don't seem to have a significant impact on gameplay.”
    • “I expected more depth in character development, but it feels very linear and uninspired.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging and relaxed vibe, complemented by charming graphics that enhance the overall experience and seamlessly integrate with the polished gameplay.

    • “Highly recommended for its engaging gameplay and relaxed atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics create a charming atmosphere that leads you into the just as polished gameplay.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization model is straightforward, with no additional in-app purchases beyond the initial game and its DLC, which is recommended to enhance the experience and mitigate complaints about in-game advertising.

    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing you to buy anything.”
    • “Yes, I recommend this with all the DLC to avoid other people's complaints about in-game advertising.”
    • “There are no other in-app purchases.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent audio glitches and regular freezing, occurring approximately once an hour in response to user interactions.

    • “Also has a fair amount of audio glitches.”
    • “Unfortunately, it freezes about once an hour, always in response to a click.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
2-9hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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