Who Takes The Crown?

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Who Takes The Crown? is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by devthedoug and was released on March 11, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Who Takes The Crown? is a puzzle platformer where you control a pawn, climbing levels by solving chess-based challenges. Timing and strategy are key, as one wrong move can send you back to the start. Adjustable difficulty and casual modes cater to both chess lovers and platforming fans alike.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and fun mix of chess puzzles and platforming, appealing to fans of both genres.
Many players find the game engaging and challenging, providing a sense of accomplishment when overcoming difficult levels.
The graphics and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.

The difficulty balance is criticized, with some players feeling it is either too easy or excessively hard, leading to frustration.
Players have reported issues with the game design, particularly the soft-locking mechanic that forces them to restart entire levels after a single mistake.
Basic controls and jump mechanics have been described as frustrating, detracting from the overall platforming experience.

graphics
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The graphics are vibrant and colorful, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable gaming experience, complemented by great music and exciting levels.
- “The colorful graphics, combined with great music and exciting levels, make the game super fun.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The graphics are incredibly immersive, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for a frustrating jump mechanic that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The jump mechanic is incredibly frustrating and poorly designed.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive at times.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall gameplay experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging experience alongside its colorful graphics and exciting levels.
- “Colorful graphics, great music, and exciting levels make it super fun.”