The Crown of Wu

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The Crown of Wu is a single player action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Red Mountain and was released on March 23, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Crown of Wu" (or simply Crown of Wu) is a 3D third-person adventure-action, puzzles and platforms game. Get ready to explore a new world inspired by Journey to the West, a traditional Chinese tale about the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. You’ll explore the future-past fantasy world as Sun Wukong, fighting alone against enemies and overcoming complex obstacles to retrieve the great Crown stolen by …

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of puzzles, platforming, and action, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic adventure games.
The elemental powers add depth to both combat and puzzles, allowing for strategic gameplay and creative problem-solving.
Some levels are intricately designed with beautiful skyboxes and architecture, enhancing the overall visual experience despite some graphical inconsistencies.

The game suffers from uneven quality, with dated graphics and a lack of polish, leading to issues like clipping and bugs.
Encounter design is inconsistent, with a limited variety of enemies and a rushed ending that diminishes the overall experience.
The inability to remap controls in-game and the intimidating number of key combinations can make the gameplay feel cumbersome.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay combines souls-inspired stamina-based combat with PS2-era platforming and puzzles, creating a smooth yet simple experience. While the mechanics show signs of limited budget and polish, the game successfully captivates players with its interesting world and engaging core elements. The focus on platforming, alongside combat and puzzles, contributes to a fun, if somewhat standard, action-adventure experience.
- “There are apparent signs of a limited budget and lack of polish, but this action-adventure/platformer indie managed to capture my attention with standard but fun gameplay.”
- “The crown of Wu is a hilarious third-person adventure whose gameplay is based on three pillars: puzzles, platforming, and action.”
- “The gameplay is a mix of souls-inspired stamina-based combat and PS2-era platforming and puzzling.”
- “Despite the obvious lack of eye-candy and mechanics that suggest the game came out a few years too late, the initial impression of the world and art design is pleasant.”
- “The most important mechanic of the game is platforming.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a loose retelling of the classic Chinese tale "Journey to the West," placing players in the role of Sun Wukong as he navigates a futuristic world filled with robots and magical foes. While the narrative effectively integrates elements from the original story, players may find it challenging to uncover hidden collectibles that contribute to the overall experience. Overall, the game combines action, adventure, and puzzle elements within its storytelling framework.
- “The Crown of Wu is a retelling of the Chinese story Journey to the West.”
- “The game takes its inspiration from the old story, and this works very well.”
- “The game is level-based, with a loose story connecting them all.”
- “The story puts you in the shoes of the character Sun Wukong, who wakes up in a futuristic world and has to take on robots and other magical enemies.”
- “Together, they make up a complete story, but the same issue that arises with collectibles also applies here: because you are unaware that they are hidden in a stage, it is easy to overlook them.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as inconsistent and dated, with some users noting that they detract from the overall experience. While the gameplay is smooth, the lack of optimization and poor visual presentation suggest that the game may not be worth its full price. Overall, the graphics fail to meet modern standards, impacting the tactile feel of combat and character movement.
- “The gameplay is pretty smooth, simple, and the graphics are decent.”
- “Graphical presentation is also all over the place.”
- “Probably not worth the full asking price, but if you're looking for 8-10 hours of platforming and puzzling, and don't mind dated-looking graphics, it's not a bad game.”
- “This shouldn't be a released game yet... not with its current graphics, lack of tactile feel for combat, and honestly... extremely odd character movement!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, as even low graphics settings can lead to excessive cooling demands on hardware like the RTX 3060, suggesting inefficient resource management.
- “According to the very low graphics, my 3060 started cooling, which indicates that the optimization is also not good.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, suggesting that the optimization is severely lacking.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which points to a lack of proper optimization.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable but suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that require significant fixes to improve stability. Despite these issues, players appreciate its overall concept and feel.
- “Good game, but it seriously needs lots of fixes as it's full of bugs and glitches. Bugs aside, it's a pretty cool game; it gives you that 'poor man's Wukong' feel.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "The Crown of Wu" is highlighted as a key element of its engaging third-person adventure, complementing its gameplay, which revolves around puzzles, platforming, and action. Players find the comedic aspects to be a significant part of the overall experience, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
- “The Crown of Wu is a hilarious third-person adventure whose gameplay is based on three pillars: puzzles, platforming, and action.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and funny character interactions that keep you entertained throughout.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the clever jokes and absurd situations the characters found themselves in.”