Royal Crown

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Royal Crown is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Meerkat Games Corporation and was released on February 23, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Royal Crown is a survival game using a cute artstyle set in a European-based fantasy world. More than 100 players will need to use their character abilities to do things like hunt, get armor, and grow stronger. There is also a cooking system.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,159 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

Fun and unique gameplay that combines elements of battle royale and MOBA.
Cute graphics and character designs reminiscent of games like Ragnarok Online.
No pay-to-win mechanics; characters can be unlocked through gameplay.

Long matchmaking times and frequent server issues, leading to a frustrating experience.
Unbalanced characters, with some being overpowered and dominating matches.
Bugs and glitches, including issues with the party system and game crashes.

gameplay
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the fun mechanics and easy-to-pick-up nature, while others criticize the matchmaking issues, slow item routing, and balance problems. Players appreciate the unique blend of battle royale and MOBA elements, but express frustration over bugs, crafting mechanics, and the impact of frequent gameplay changes. Overall, while the core gameplay is seen as enjoyable and innovative, significant improvements are needed in areas like UI, balance, and player accessibility to enhance the overall experience.
- “The champions are all fun to play, the gameplay is ridiculously easy to pick up but difficult to master.”
- “Fantastic aesthetic, fun gameplay, lots of genre ideas combined very elegantly.”
- “The gameplay is fun, innovative, and rewarding.”
- “I have zero hours of gameplay as all of my playtime has been spent waiting for matches.”
- “The routing is pitiful, making items is painfully slow, the interface is somehow even less beginner-friendly than other games, the art style is reminiscent of 2002 free-to-play anime RPGs and not in a good way, the combat is clunky, the map is too big and boring, the inventory is too small for how poor the routing for items is, health and mana regen so slowly that I think the game is just not telling me how the mechanic works.”
- “The developers change the core gameplay design every few months, meaning at any point this game can implode on itself because these developers seem incompetent.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming, nostalgic art style reminiscent of titles like Ragnarok Online and Tree of Savior. However, some users criticized the low-poly visuals and poor optimization, leading to frame rate issues, particularly on mobile platforms. Overall, while the aesthetics are generally well-received, concerns about performance and graphical fidelity persist.
- “Really nice battle royale, with cool MOBA controls and lovely art style.”
- “The art style is cute, character design is great and the map is the perfect size.”
- “Graphics are actually quite beautiful.”
- “The graphics are fairly poor, low poly stuff, but polished enough to hide most of the compromises that had to be made for the mobile platforms this was designed for.”
- “Edit: the game almost bricked my potato PC for 2D graphics; the optimization is terrible.”
- “Very low effort art style, with abilities that have little to no impact.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the depth it adds to gameplay, many express dissatisfaction with the time required to farm materials and unlock characters, leading to a slower pace that can feel tedious. The balance between crafting, farming, and combat is seen as a double-edged sword, with some players enjoying the strategy involved, while others feel it hampers the fast-paced action typical of battle royale games.
- “Clearing a whole forest of boars, consuming multiple potions that you crafted, and still not getting the item that you were farming for is just infuriating.”
- “The amount of randomness in drops, bugs, overpowered characters/items, and brainless farming materials just makes the game feel long and boring; every time I play, I feel like I am in a math class.”
- “The devs really need to lower the price tag on their content or increase the gain from each map, or this game will be turned into grinding hell and never an actual MOBA battle royale game.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as character freezing and issues with matchmaking and party systems. While some improvements have been made since launch, many players still find the experience frustratingly unstable, particularly in its current early access state. Overall, it is recommended to wait for further updates before diving in, as the game is still plagued by various technical issues.
- “Huge major glitches/exploits need to be fixed for this game to be worth your time.”
- “There are times in the match where the character completely freezes while your teammates are able to move.”
- “It's not a beta; it can hardly even be called an alpha, so buggy is everything about matchmaking, queuing, party invites, etc. Everyone will have to restart constantly to fix random bugs like party invites not working, or sometimes you straight up don't connect to the game.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game primarily revolves around cosmetic purchases, with three currencies: gold (earned through gameplay), crowns (for cosmetics), and gems (real money). While players can unlock characters through in-game currency, many feel that the focus on monetization detracts from necessary game improvements and advertising efforts, leading to a perception of the game as a potential cash grab. Overall, players express a desire for better advertising to increase the player base and enhance the game's longevity.
- “The game is absolutely fantastic, but there is no advertising, despite regular updates.”
- “The monetization is 100% cosmetic.”
- “Monetization consists of 3 currencies: gold - earned by playing, crowns - used for cosmetics, and gems - paid.”
- “They haven't really fixed or worked on any grievances the community has had for over a year and instead just keep shoving more monetization into the game, which seems to be the standard practice when you're running out of ideas and passion for your project.”
- “All of the red flags you'd expect from a bad, lazy cash grab.”
- “Characters are all costly to get and require real cash, painting the game in a cash-grabbing light.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engaging content, with players often finding themselves bored during matches due to ineffective AI and a slow progression system for earning in-game currency. While there are opportunities to earn gold through daily quests and missions, the steep costs for characters and the reliance on mini-games for currency create a frustrating bottleneck, leading to complaints about the grind required to unlock new content. Overall, the narrative experience feels overshadowed by the game's monetization mechanics and pacing issues.
- “Kids, sit down, I'm going to tell you a story.”
- “People complain about not being able to buy characters for free, but if you play long enough, you are constantly gaining gold through missions, daily logins, and your battle pass.”
- “These quests are along the lines of this:”
- “The issue is the only way to get currency isn't by playing the game; it's by playing a mini-game to complete quests outside of the matches to get gold.”
- “Gating currency behind quests only causes a weird kind of bottleneck of power - you either buy diamonds or suffer painfully waiting for 18k GP at 60 GP-80 GP a pop.”
- “Now let's say you complete 3 quests a match; that's 86 matches for one champion. 9 champions x 86 matches = 774 matches or 2322 quests with no way to reduce that other than to pay for diamonds.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, drawing comparisons to popular titles like Fortnite and League of Legends. However, some users note that technical issues, such as bugs and connectivity problems, can detract from the overall comedic experience. Despite these drawbacks, the humor remains a key reason for recommending the game.
- “Royal Crown is a funny game which has connections to Fortnite and League of Legends.”
- “The game is really funny and that's the reason why I recommend it!”
- “This game is very funny to play; it still has a lot of bugs and poor connection to play out of your own country, but it is funny... let's give it some time so they can fix it all...”
- “This is the only problem that made this game not funny.”
- “The humor fell flat and often felt forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale and unoriginal.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users reporting significant stuttering and lag during multiplayer scenarios, particularly when multiple players are on screen. While the user interface has seen improvements and is generally smooth, many players still experience poor performance, especially on lower-end systems, indicating that optimization remains a major concern.
- “The interface is very smooth, typical of line games, which makes it very easy on the eyes and enhances performance.”
- “I really hope to see more stylistic choices and optimizations for this game.”
- “UI performance is very good after the last update.”
- “Anyway, you will sometimes experience the game stuttering/lagging when 4+ people fight on the screen. My rig isn't bad, nor is my connection to the server, so I do think this is an issue with the game.”
- “Bad game, don't care if it's early access; no excuses for the bad performance.”
- “Poor optimization and interface/menu - pretty laggy... click once and the response is 3 seconds later.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in this game is heavily influenced by classic titles like Ragnarok Online and Tree of Savior, featuring cute, anime-inspired designs that appeal to fans of the genre. While the character abilities draw inspiration from League of Legends, there are concerns regarding balance and leveling that need to be addressed. Overall, the art style and character design are seen as refreshing contributions to the battle royale genre.
- “The art style is cute, character design is great, and the map is the perfect size.”
- “I completely enjoy this anime BR-RPG game, and the gameplay is kind of similar to League of Legends controls and Tree of Savior/Ragnarok character design.”
- “The character design and art style is very similar to Tree of Savior and Ragnarok, so it might not be for everyone, but for me, that is a very refreshing take on the saturated battle royale genre.”
- “You can really sense the inspiration from League of Legends behind the character design and abilities, and they need to work on champion balance and leveling.”
- “It's a free, top-down, 2.5D battle royale with MOBA-like mechanics and characters, and character design reminiscent of Ragnarok Online.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enjoyable and engaging, particularly when played with friends, although it may require some effort to convince them to join in.
- “The game has a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and makes every moment feel immersive.”
- “The ambiance is beautifully crafted, creating a sense of wonder and adventure throughout the gameplay.”
- “Playing with friends enhances the already enjoyable atmosphere, making it a memorable experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable and note that it offers significant replay value, despite some clunky mechanics during landing.
- “The landing is a bit clunky, but overall, it's a fun game with a lot of replay value.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more, ensuring that no two games are ever the same.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing the soundtracks as great and enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, there are some concerns regarding server stability that may affect gameplay.
- “The soundtracks are great!”
- “Really cool! The music is fantastic, and the gameplay is good. The servers are a bit hit and miss at the moment, so hopefully, that gets sorted.”