HEART of CROWN Online

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"HEART of CROWN Online" is a deck-building card game based on the 2nd edition of HEART of CROWN. Players compete as candidates for the throne, earning money to buy lands and action cards, and aiming to recruit a princess and gain influential allies to reach a succession score of 20. The game features online cross-play, ranked matches, and a story set in a medieval empire striving for peace.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun balance between strategy and luck, making it enjoyable once players get accustomed to the mechanics.
Significant improvements have been made since early access, including a better UI, added music, and more engaging gameplay elements.
The game is a solid digital supplement to the physical card game, providing a convenient way to play with friends or solo.

The game currently feels barebones, lacking features like custom deck options for single-player and a fleshed-out story mode.
Online play has issues with server stability and AFK players, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players feel that the game does not accurately capture the essence of the original card game, leading to disappointment.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the improved visuals and smooth performance. However, there is a desire for the option to unlock classic artwork for characters, as some players feel nostalgic for previous designs. Overall, the aesthetic is appealing, particularly for fans of deck-building games.
- “Most of them look really good, and probably better than before. I love the big witch hats Lain and Shion wore before; they looked so much cuter. I'd love to be able to unlock the classic artwork, maybe after so many wins with a princess you can unlock it as a reward.”
- “I don't care too much for paid DLC, but I'd be willing to drop a couple of extra dollars to get classic artwork for the princesses. Earning items via gameplay is always more exciting and encourages people to keep playing the game, so I'd prefer you do something like that.”
- “Game is super smooth and the graphics are good too.”
- “Most of them look really good, and probably better than before, but I love the big witch hats Lain and Shion wore before; they looked so much cuter. I'd love to be able to unlock the classic artwork, maybe after so many wins with a princess you can unlock it as a reward.”
- “I don't care too much for paid DLC, but I'd be willing to drop a couple of extra dollars to get classic artwork for the princesses. However, earning items via gameplay is always more exciting and encourages people to keep playing the game, so I'd prefer you do something like that.”
- “Classic artwork for the princesses, please?”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's current solo mode features a series of scenarios rather than a traditional story or campaign, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative experience. Some users noted the presence of a grayed-out story option, suggesting that a proper story mode may be introduced in the future.
- “It looks like it'll be an option later on, judging by the grayed out story option. I just wanted to leave it here saying that's something I'd like to see.”
- “While solo mode isn't like a fleshed out story or campaign, it is a list of different scenarios which are different games you can try to beat with a preset card pool.”
- “- a proper story mode.”
- “It looks like it'll be an option later on judging by the grayed out story option; I just wanted to leave it here saying that's something I'd like to see.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop, particularly the addictive nature of racing for coronation, and express a preference for earning items through gameplay rather than relying on paid DLC. Many are excited about the improvements made to card gameplay and are willing to invest in additional content if it enhances the experience.
- “I missed out on supporting the updated physical release by a whole three days, but with how many improvements you've made to the cards gameplay, I'll gladly pick that up when it releases.”
- “Earning items via gameplay is always more exciting and encourages people to keep playing the game.”
- “The gameplay loop of racing for coronation is a bit addictive.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has seen notable improvements, with unique tracks added for each princess during their nomination, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, user interface changes have made it easier to interact with cards, contributing to a more enjoyable gameplay flow.