- November 7, 2014
- Bulwark Studios
- 8h median play time
Crowntakers
Aside from balancing the random elements of the game to make them less unfair, Crowntakers is a superbly focussed effort that can be enjoyed in short bursts or gorged on for multiple hour sessions. It’s likely to be better consumed sparingly, like a good port, but it has a complexity greater than it initially appears. As a relief from overly-serious epic games about dragons and Frenchmen this is a welcome diversion.
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About Crowntakers
Crowntakers is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Bulwark Studios and was released on November 7, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil. As a hero on a mission, you’ll have to assemble a group of brave mercenaries to take on cruel enemi…








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Reviews
- Crowntakers features a charming art style and engaging soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- The game offers a good blend of tactical combat and RPG elements, with a variety of mercenaries and skills to unlock.
- The procedural generation of maps and events ensures that each playthrough feels unique, promoting replayability.
- The game can feel unbalanced, with some encounters being overly difficult or frustrating due to RNG elements.
- The storyline is minimal and lacks depth, making it feel less engaging over time.
- The combat can become repetitive, and the lack of variety in enemies and events may lead to a sense of monotony.
gameplay
131 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging mechanics and strategic depth, while others criticize it for being repetitive, unbalanced, and lacking polish. Many found the turn-based combat easy to understand but lacking in depth, and the overall experience can feel grindy and frustrating due to poorly implemented mechanics. Despite its charming graphics and potential for fun, the gameplay often falls short of expectations, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction among players.
“It has a lot of bright colors, well-executed character concepts, and gameplay that is easy to understand but still requires some thought.”
“Great gameplay with lots of different possibilities along the way.”
“The gameplay makes you put a lot of thought into battle strategy, money/item management, and character development.”
“The gameplay loop was just so dull.”
“But the gameplay is sorely lacking, and you get punished for not knowing the rules.”
“Overall the gameplay lacks in nearly everything.”
Critic Reviews
Crowntakers
Aside from balancing the random elements of the game to make them less unfair, Crowntakers is a superbly focussed effort that can be enjoyed in short bursts or gorged on for multiple hour sessions. It’s likely to be better consumed sparingly, like a good port, but it has a complexity greater than it initially appears. As a relief from overly-serious epic games about dragons and Frenchmen this is a welcome diversion.
75%Crowntakers Review (PC)
Not being a fan of Russian roulette, I like it when my saved states are neatly stacked on top of each other, to the point where I can always go back and alter recent events in a way that will help me finish the game faster so I can go on to the next one, instead of repeating the same unrewarding experience that teaches me nothing new. I like to learn my lesson and apply it, not to gamble indefinitely for favorable game states. I like to learn the inner workings of a game and then crowbar my way through them. This is the reason I got bored with Crowntakers pretty fast. I liked it, I just wished that there was more to it. You essentially have to play the same portion of the game over and over until you grind your way to a higher level that allows you to take an extra hit or kill enemies in just two blows instead of three. This, of course, can be offset by random placement that kills one of your units in the first turn of a crucial encounter, and then it's back to the drawing board, taking up everything all over again. The game is also pretty short, and all this randomness seems more like padding around that, like a way to get more gameplay time out of the game before reaching the end. If the idea of fruitless exploits and praying to RNGesus doesn't scare you, Crowntakers is a really pleasant experience, marrying exploration with tactical combat, all set in a lovely-looking world.
65%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crowntakers is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. Common tags for Crowntakers include turn-based, indie, trading, roguelite, roguelike and others.
Crowntakers is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.
On average players spend around 6 hours playing Crowntakers.
Crowntakers was released on November 7, 2014.
Crowntakers was developed by Bulwark Studios.
Crowntakers has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Crowntakers for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.
Crowntakers is a single player game.
Similar games include Legends of Kingdom Rush, For The King, Monster Slayers, Blackguards, Dead Age and others.










