Voor De Kroon

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Voor De Kroon is a single player tactical role playing game with medieval, historical and violence themes. It was developed by Future Minimalism and was released on December 9, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Fight for control during the Friso-Hollandic Wars. Set in the medieval 13th century, the game features a strategy campaign and historical battles. Fight with your army in 3rd person battles and command your troops or fight as one of your units in first person. Voor de kroon is a medieval wargame. Solo developed with ♥ in The Netherlands

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a solid core and offers a fun and immersive medieval combat experience, with great graphics and sound design.
It captures the atmosphere of the period well and has a lot of potential for future updates and content expansion.
The developer is actively engaging with the community, addressing bugs, and implementing suggestions, which shows commitment to improving the game.

The game is still in early access and suffers from bugs, crashes, and a lack of content, making it feel incomplete.
Gameplay mechanics can be clunky and unbalanced, particularly in combat and unit management, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
The tutorial is basic and does not adequately teach players how to navigate the game's mechanics, leading to confusion.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Voor de Kroon" is generally accessible and enjoyable, with a smooth performance and appealing graphics, though it is noted to be simpler and occasionally buggy. Players appreciate the game's historical accuracy and immersive mechanics, but some express a desire for more depth and refinement in both campaign and battle strategies. Overall, while the game shows promise and offers a fun experience, there are areas for improvement as it continues to develop.
- “Gameplay is smooth; I haven't had any problems performance-wise yet.”
- “Overall, Voor de Kroon is a well-crafted strategy game that offers a deep and immersive gameplay experience.”
- “This game is really fun; I love the mechanics of the game, and of course, the big battles and the animations are amazing.”
- “But the gameplay is much simpler, and also far more buggy.”
- “I really hope the developers will change how mechanics work, both in the campaign and in battles as the first is just to fill the garrison with 5 units and to attack or be attacked, and the latter is not to get killed in a no tactical battle; otherwise, everything is lost.”
- “Hope devs add more content and mechanics!”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
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Overall, the game's graphics receive high praise for their detail and immersion, with many players highlighting the impressive visual quality during battles and the medieval setting. While some users noted issues like murkiness and a need for further refinement, the general consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience, making it enjoyable and visually appealing. Regular updates are also expected to improve customization and content further.
- “The game's audio, graphics, and battle immersion is insane, and easily far better than what Bannerlord or those other battle sims could offer, even with mods.”
- “The graphics and sound design of the game are also impressive, immersing players in the medieval world with its detailed and realistic environments and music.”
- “Very enjoyable game; I have a great time playing the siege battles and the graphics are great. Plus, with every update comes more customization and gameplay, and overall more content. I'm very excited to see where this game goes in the future; definitely would recommend.”
- “The graphics are murky.”
- “Murky graphics.”
- “For now, I only recommend this game for its visuals.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively complementing the medieval setting and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtracks are both fitting and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere, with battlefield sounds adding an intense layer to the experience. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay.
- “The graphics and sound design of the game are also impressive, immersing players in the medieval world with its detailed and realistic environments and music.”
- “The music makes the whole experience amazing, a one-of-a-kind thing.”
- “Those soundtracks are not only fitting but just very pleasurable to hear.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively immerses players in its historical setting, with a strong emphasis on creating a gritty and brutal atmosphere that enhances the battlefield experience. Reviewers praise its ability to capture the essence of the period, contributing to a compelling and engaging environment.
- “This game really captures the atmosphere of the period.”
- “The game does a great job at creating atmosphere and immersion on the battlefield.”
- “Great, brutal, gritty combat and atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report that the game's optimization is strong, with smooth gameplay and no significant performance issues encountered.
- “Gameplay is smooth; I haven't encountered any performance issues so far.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience even in high-action scenarios.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs on my system; the developers clearly put effort into optimizing performance.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in the chaotic gameplay, particularly the absurdity of charging into enemy forces with a mace and racking up kills. However, some note that the campaign map is currently limited in size, which may affect the overall experience, though they remain hopeful for future updates.
- “You can just bulldoze into the enemy's army with a mace, swinging viciously at everyone and racking up a good number of kills, which I find hilarious! The campaign map is currently quite small, with about 30 to 40 settlements, but it's in early access, so hopefully, there will be more!”
- “The humor in the game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously; the quirky characters and ridiculous scenarios make for a fun and entertaining experience!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits noticeable bugs, which detracts from the gameplay experience. However, some acknowledge that given it is developed by a single individual, the stability issues are somewhat understandable.
- “But the gameplay is much simpler, and also far more buggy.”
- “It's a bit buggy, but I think it's pretty good for one person developing it.”