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Neither Cross Nor Crown

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67%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, grinding
92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Neither Cross Nor Crown is a single player action adventure game with a historical theme. It was developed by Bolt Lock Argent and was released on November 3, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

A colorful souls-like late medieval power fantasy. Duel knights and strange creatures in a world loosely based on the Peasants' War of 1525. Collect unique weapons and armor and visit striking, atmospheric places!

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique aesthetic and art style that is reminiscent of medieval manuscripts, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • Combat can be enjoyable once mastered, with a satisfying back-and-forth feel, and the exploration offers rewarding experiences.
  • It's reasonably priced, making it accessible for players who appreciate indie titles with charm and character.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly in the later stages, leading to frustrating encounters and a reliance on cheesing strategies rather than engaging with the intended mechanics.
  • Combat feels clunky and unbalanced, with enemies often interrupting player attacks while the player has limited options to counter effectively.
  • Level design can become repetitive, with encounters feeling padded and underutilized, detracting from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique aesthetic, reminiscent of medieval paintings and illuminated manuscripts, which create a compelling visual experience. Players appreciate the colorful art style and how it complements the overall game vision, enhancing both the atmosphere and enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “The art style and sparing writing felt compelling and did drive me to see more.”
    • “It's medieval painting aesthetic is wonderful and the combat is quite satisfying.”
    • “Combat aside, the best part of the game is the art style, like an illuminated manuscript come to life.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its uniqueness and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, particularly with a synthy soundtrack that complements the mystical adventure theme. While most players find the music enjoyable, some noted that certain tracks, like those in the mountain pass level, can become repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.

    • “The art style and music are extremely unique; the controls feel in line with the game vision, and overall it's a good time.”
    • “The synthy soundtrack also sets just the right mood for a mystical knightly adventure.”
    • “Fantastic texture work on characters and environments, and the soundtrack is great.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by simple yet enjoyable mechanics, though it can become repetitive in the late game as players may find ways to exploit the system, rendering exploration and combat with additional enemies less meaningful.

    • “Gameplay is really simple but fun at the same time.”
    • “Exploration of the large levels and taking on extra enemies becomes absolutely pointless in the late game because, by this time, you will have figured out how to cheese the game and won't need to engage with the 'souls-like' looting and difficulty mechanics.”
    • “The combat feels repetitive and lacks depth, making encounters less engaging as the game progresses.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unfun, as it often involves leading melee units into the line of fire of musketeers to eliminate them slowly. While this strategy is effective, it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.

    • “Once the enemies get the muskets, you can goad a bunch of melee units into following you like in COD Zombies and lead them into the musketeers' line of fire, slowly killing them off one by one. It's tedious, not fun, but effective.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I spent hours farming for resources, and it just felt like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is reminiscent of a classic European folktale, featuring a fallen knight who embarks on a grand quest for redemption, complemented by engaging enemies and bosses that enhance the narrative experience.

    • “Fun enemies, bosses, story, and combat!”
    • “The story is very much structured like a traditional European folktale of a knight fallen from grace who rises again for a grand quest.”
    • “The plot feels predictable and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is minimal, leaving the protagonists feeling one-dimensional and unrelatable.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, but caution against altering screen settings, as this may lead to stability issues.

    • “Runs great on deck, just don't change screen settings!”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense moments.”
    • “I've experienced minimal bugs, making for a stable gaming experience.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its delightful art and level design, creating an engaging environment that rewards exploration. However, some players note that jank and bugs can detract from the experience, particularly during challenging combat scenarios.

    • “The art, atmosphere, and items are awesome; the level design is great.”
    • “The atmosphere is delightful, and you're often rewarded for thorough exploration.”
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Neither Cross Nor Crown is a action adventure game with historical theme.

Neither Cross Nor Crown is available on PC and Windows.

Neither Cross Nor Crown was released on November 3, 2025.

Neither Cross Nor Crown was developed by Bolt Lock Argent.

Neither Cross Nor Crown has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Neither Cross Nor Crown is a single player game.

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