Heart of Crown PC
- December 12, 2017
- illuCalab
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Heart of Crown" is a PC adaptation of a card game, where players compete to secure the throne by collecting royal princess cards and expanding their territories. With multiple game modes, players can strategize their way to victory in this engaging and challenging game of deck-building and territorial control. The PC version includes online multiplayer, making it easy to play with friends or strangers at any time.
Reviews
- Heart of Crown PC is a faithful adaptation of the physical card game, making it easy to learn and play.
- The game features charming artwork and enjoyable music, creating a relaxing atmosphere for quick matches.
- The deck-building mechanics offer a good variety of strategies, making each game feel unique and engaging.
- The tutorial is poorly designed and can leave new players confused about the mechanics and rules.
- Multiplayer functionality is often unreliable, with many players unable to connect or find matches online.
- The campaign mode is misleading, as it primarily consists of unlocking skits rather than providing a traditional story experience.
- gameplay31 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a fast-paced deckbuilding experience reminiscent of classic games like Dominion, featuring unique mechanics such as links and a charming aesthetic. While the learning curve can be steep and the multiplayer experience is criticized, many players find the core mechanics enjoyable and rewarding once mastered. Casual players may find the lack of a story-driven campaign less appealing, but the game offers solid mechanics for competitive play.
“It takes a bit to properly understand all of its mechanics, but it has the option for you to play a solo game and see for yourself how the game plays, and once you have the basics down it becomes a joy to play.”
“The game is a lot like Dominion, the fantastic original deckbuilding game, but with cute anime style, some awesome different mechanics like princesses and holding cards, and a link system that is much more intuitive than keeping track of action points.”
“The gameplay is great but the multiplayer code is awful.”
“The gameplay is far too fast to follow, even when setting the AI to 'think' slowly.”
“The graphics are kinda cute, but the gameplay isn't very sophisticated.”
“The game does a poor job of explaining the mechanics.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a bright and appealing anime art style, which many players find enjoyable and fitting for the theme. However, some users note that the overall graphic quality can be poor, especially on higher resolution displays, and the user interface may not integrate well with the artwork. While the visuals are generally praised, the gameplay experience can be hindered by graphical issues and a lack of sophistication.
“The perfect audience for this game is someone who already enjoys deckbuilders, likes visual novels, and cute anime (non-fanservice) aesthetics.”
“I have a good time with this game, beautiful artworks, competent AI, the battle is complex and there are so many ways to win the game!”
“The artwork is nice and bright, the music is serviceable and it's one of those 'gotta like the genre to like the game' type of things.”
“Graphic quality is poor, and playing against AI is boring.”
“It's very bright and the graphics will look terrible on 4K monitors.”
“The graphics are kinda cute, but the gameplay isn't very sophisticated.”
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Heart of Crown PC" is largely criticized for its lack of a cohesive narrative or traditional campaign mode, with players expressing disappointment that the story is fragmented and only accessible through unlocking brief skits by accumulating points from gameplay. Many reviewers feel that the game would benefit from a more integrated story experience, as the current system offers minimal character development and fails to provide a satisfying narrative journey. Overall, while the game may appeal to competitive players, those seeking a rich story experience are likely to be left wanting.
“I'd rather have a campaign mode where the story is interwoven with the gameplay.”
“You don't really progress through a story; instead, you play regular games against the CPU or online in versus mode, and that grants you points that you use to unlock more cutscene events.”
“Also, having no real story campaign to play through hurts the game a lot.”
“The story mode is a joke.”
“I was expecting an actual story campaign, but the 'campaign' is just grinding PvP/VS AI to unlock short skits and new cards for aforementioned modes.”
“You don't really progress through a story; instead, you play regular games against the CPU or online in VS mode, and that grants you points that you use to unlock more cutscene events.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being light, charming, and enjoyable, with many players noting its fantastic quality and catchy elements. However, some users mention that the music loops too frequently, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with hidden gems available for players who explore the local files.
“The soundtrack is fantastic, same with the animation!”
“The music is really charming and I can listen to it for hours.”
“Amazing soundtrack available.”
“Also, the music loops just a bit too often.”
“Music is okay.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and confusing, as much of the gameplay revolves around repetitively playing against AI to unlock cards and complete objectives. The lack of a substantial story campaign further contributes to the feeling of monotony, with many expressing a preference for more engaging content over the grind. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback in an otherwise enjoyable farming simulation game.
“All of my playtime has been spent working towards this 100% by playing against the AI, grinding the points needed to draw the cards it wanted me to in order to complete the game.”
“I was expecting an actual story campaign, but the 'campaign' is just grinding PvP/versus AI to unlock short skits and new cards for the aforementioned modes.”
“The order of the concepts presented makes the game more tedious and initially confusing than it needs to be.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's high replayability is attributed to the diverse market decks, which ensure that strategies can vary significantly from one session to another. Players can enjoy multiple playthroughs without losing interest, as the dynamic nature of the game keeps it fresh and engaging.
“The variety of market decks is what makes the game fun and adds to its replayability.”
“A sound strategy in one game might be completely useless in another, further enhancing the game's replayability.”
“The replayability value is high; you could replay the game multiple times without getting bored.”
“A sound strategy in one game might be completely useless in another, further adding to the replayability of the game.”
“Replayability value: you could replay the game until you're bored.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of "Heart of Crown" is notably poor, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the gameplay experience. Compared to other deckbuilding games, it is considered particularly problematic, making it less suitable for those who are not willing to endure these issues.
“What sets Heart of Crown apart from the others is just how buggy and terrible the game is, even compared to other terrible and buggy deck-building games that are already out there, like Ascension's PC port.”
“Unless you're a card game fanatic and are patient enough to wait on fixes for several glitches and RNG issues, I would recommend sinking your money elsewhere.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users perceive the monetization strategy as an improvement over traditional microtransactions, suggesting a more favorable approach to in-game purchases.
“I guess it's better than microtransactions.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the quirky actions of characters, such as Ohka, who, despite being challenging to use, can create amusing moments like grabbing the imperial crown. This blend of unexpected antics adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“Ohka is perhaps the hardest to use, but even she can do hilarious things like grabbing the imperial crown with your hand.”
“The game's witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the characters have such quirky personalities that lead to unexpected and funny interactions.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game is enjoyable, many users feel that it lacks sufficient content and optimization relative to its price, suggesting that improvements are needed in these areas.
“As I said earlier, the game itself is fun, but there's just too little content and optimization for the price tag.”
