Mad Crown

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Mad Crown is a roguelike RPG set in a post-apocalyptic dieselpunk world. As an explorer, you are in search of the legendary crown. Make use of limited resources and meticulous tactics to battle an eerie enemy through the procedurally generated dungeons of a mutated world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for fans of Darkest Dungeon and similar titles.
It features decent music and a quirky art style that adds to the overall atmosphere.
The crafting and equipment mechanics are engaging, allowing for a variety of playstyles.

The game suffers from slow pacing midway through the story and lacks depth compared to other titles in the genre.
Many game mechanics are poorly explained, and the translation issues can lead to confusion.
Combat can feel random and frustrating due to high miss chances and minimal tactical choices.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric elements and interesting bestiary, while others criticize the lack of clear explanations for mechanics and the reliance on multiplayer for equipment recovery after death. Comparisons to "Darkest Dungeon" highlight both similarities and perceived flaws, particularly in combat dynamics that seem to favor enemies over players. Overall, while the game offers engaging dungeon experiences, its mechanics may frustrate players due to their obscurity and design choices.
- “The gameplay looks a lot like Darkest Dungeon, but it has some tweaks here and there.”
- “Je trouve ça dommage parce que le jeu est magnifique, le bestiaire très intéressant et le gameplay dans le donjon prenant (bien que trop couloir) ainsi que l'OST au poil.”
- “Good OST (really good), good atmosphere, but the gameplay is not what I've expected in definitive.”
- “The biggest no-no is that the game mechanics are never fully explained.”
- “For gameplay, it's like somebody looked at all the worst parts of Darkest Dungeon and ported them into a whole new game.”
- “I'm not saying that a very low-threat kind of combat system can't work, but enemies hit their attacks just fine, and there's a certain mechanic that makes missing way more of a downside to the player than the AI.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally praised, with many reviewers highlighting a strong original soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere. While the art style is considered quirky and decent, some players feel that the overall gameplay experience does not meet their expectations, creating a disconnect between the appealing music and design and the frustrating gameplay.
- “Good OST (really good), good atmosphere.”
- “Mad Crown has decent music and good, quirky art design.”
- “The game sort of lures you in with its quirky design and decent music.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story is criticized for becoming slow-paced midway through, making it challenging for players to stay engaged. Additionally, the lack of a comprehensive tutorial and the difficulty of understanding the narrative, even with an English translation, detracts from the overall experience.
- “I have already put over 10 hours of active playtime into it, and progressed almost halfway in the story.”
- “Nevermind that there's an English translation; you'll probably not understand a lick of the story anyway, and there is zero in the way of tutorial.”
- “I have already put over 10 hours of active playtime into it and progressed almost halfway in the story.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding is a necessary component for upgrading equipment before facing tougher bosses, emphasizing its role in the game's tactical and crafting elements.
- “In other words, grinding up equipment before I take on the next stage boss.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are considered charming but somewhat lacking in visual appeal, with an art style that is deemed acceptable yet could be improved. Overall, while the visuals have their merits, they do not fully meet the expectations of players.
- “This part of the game has its charm but could be graphically more appealing.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its outstanding original soundtrack, which significantly enhances the overall experience. However, some players feel that the gameplay does not meet their expectations, suggesting a disconnect between the atmospheric elements and gameplay mechanics.
- “The original soundtrack is really good, and the atmosphere is immersive, though the gameplay didn't meet my expectations in the definitive version.”