Crown Trick

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  • Summary: Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    90
    Typical roguelikes are usually a nightmare for me, but Crown Trick turned out to be pure pleasure. Its synchronous turn-based gameplay gave me +50 to calmness and +10 to good mood, as I could take all the time I needed to plan my steps. I actually felt I was playing a turn-based tactical shooter rather than a roguelike. Apart from being fun, the game looks and sounds cool. [01/2021, p.60]
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  2. The Indie Game Website
    Oct 15, 2020
    90
    I’m confident that if you like the challenge that roguelikes offer then you’ll find Crown Trick to tick all of your boxes. It’s fun, beautiful, and challenging enough to keep you trying harder, but not so much that you want to delete your PC. It’s going to be a game I keep going back to, and on that note, I’m going to go and play it some more.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Oct 28, 2020
    90
    I was taken in by the game from the get go… the visuals are lovely an playful and the gameplay is challenging but not frustrating (no doubt some will find it “too easy”, but for me it was a good balance). It’s a great title to be able to pick up and have a play through to pass time and thanks to the random levels and loot it seems fresh each time. If you like this style of game I am quite happy to recommend it!
  4. Vandal
    Oct 23, 2020
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. PC Games
    Nov 15, 2020
    80
    The cute shell holds challenging combat and a mature story. The turn based fights are fair, due to their transparency and calculability. Nevertheless, the lack of proper replayability and endgame as well as the small amount of dialogue dull the experience a little.
  6. God is a Geek
    Oct 26, 2020
    80
    While not perfect, Crown Trick has managed to give a unique rogue-like experience to a genre oversaturated with copy-paste ideas.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 15, 2020
    70
    While you may have to be prepared for a slow start and a grind, there’s fun to be found in Crown Trick, thanks to its unique turn-based take on roguelike dungeon crawlers, its enjoyable and deep mechanics, and the vibrant world of the Nightmare Realm. Whether you’re a patient player, a strategy buff or just someone looking for something different, NEXT Studios have something for you that might not be an absolute dream, but will be an interesting little fantasy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. Max7
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    it's so cool . Imagine if long ago, Dungeons fell in love with Secret of Mana. Somehow, this game came forth. A weird mix of both gamesit's so cool . Imagine if long ago, Dungeons fell in love with Secret of Mana. Somehow, this game came forth. A weird mix of both games styles: The absurd and the adorable, the silly and the strange. I like it.… Expand
  2. Mikkyo
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    Because I was lucky enough to participate actively to the beta test, I've fall in love with the gameplay and the storytelling of the game. I'mBecause I was lucky enough to participate actively to the beta test, I've fall in love with the gameplay and the storytelling of the game. I'm not use to play "turn based" game as I have always thought it's boring and not very challenging, but this game is all about planning correctly your next move, if you make mistakes then you'll pay the price. I become more and more hardcore player with this game because there is so many build that are to investigate.
    The casino is for me a turning point in the run, if you got unlucky during the run a good and smart use of the casino can help you to go back in track or you can continue to be unlucky, but that's what casino are right?
    The only point I don't enjoy tho is the weapon gachapon, it's not really useful in my point of view.
    If you are looking for a game to play brain-dead then this game won't suit you, but if you love challenges and want to overcome yourself constantly then you are more than welcome to experience this game.    … Expand
  4. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    A very unique and chill roguelike. Compared to other games like this this one is really easy. I think i needed 2 tries at most for all theA very unique and chill roguelike. Compared to other games like this this one is really easy. I think i needed 2 tries at most for all the runs but imo this is perfect. Not every games must be insanely difficult like enter the gungeon for example.… Expand
  5. MissMoli
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    Crown Trick is definitely one of my favorite roguelike games. The graphic is awesome and i love the familiars. You will become very addicatedCrown Trick is definitely one of my favorite roguelike games. The graphic is awesome and i love the familiars. You will become very addicated once you know how to play this game. Strongly recommended to roguelite and roguelike players!… Expand
  6. Revon
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    Un roguelike por turnos adictivo desafiante y con una estética muy acertada. Es una lástima que la traducción al español sea tan mala. Para miUn roguelike por turnos adictivo desafiante y con una estética muy acertada. Es una lástima que la traducción al español sea tan mala. Para mi ha sido imprescindible jugarlo en ingles para entender muchas de las mecánicas principales del juego, objetos y habilidades.… Expand
  7. Sepherim
    Jul 4, 2023
    4
    La idea de Crown Trick está bien, pero la ejecución de la misma acaba a medio camino de dos sitios, en tierra de nadie. Por un lado, el ADNLa idea de Crown Trick está bien, pero la ejecución de la misma acaba a medio camino de dos sitios, en tierra de nadie. Por un lado, el ADN básico de Crown Trick son los juegos estilo Hades donde vas explorando e iterando con cada intento en medio de acción frenética, esquivando, atacando y usando distintas armas y habilidades. El otro lado de su ADN es un juego que es por turnos, lo cual contradice profundamente lo que el cuerpo te está pidiendo que hagas si fuera del otro tipo de juegos. Y, a la hora de ser por turnos, es demasiado sencillo lo que se puede y no se puede hacer, sin un combate realmente complejo lleno de profundidad e interés. Y la progresión es muy limitada, con unas tiendas que desbloquean algunas mejoras pero tampoco nada demasiado profundo o game-changing.

    Gráficamente el juego es discreto en el mejor de los casos, con atajos de distinto tipo para ahorrar en animaciones y otros elementos. El sonido cumple, pero rápidamente se vuelve repetitivo. Al menos, eso si, no me encontré ningún bug durante mi tiempo jugando.

    El resultado es que, aunque es una buena idea, la ejecución la acaba dejando en insuficiente. Un 4    … Expand
  8. Xeraf
    Oct 18, 2020
    2
    How this game got 84 is a mystery covered by "Tencent".
    Fighting mechanics are bad for necrodancer-like mechanics.
    Loot is bad. You might    How this game got 84 is a mystery covered by "Tencent".
    Fighting mechanics are bad for necrodancer-like mechanics.
    Loot is bad. You might get 0 synergy whole run and kill boss with starter weapon.
    Grind is 1 skill per 1-4 full runs.
    AND CASINO!
    One-armed bandit where your winning chances is in 0.001% range

    AND GACHA!!

    Random events also boring. Cursed chests and buffs are wildly unbalanced (some require 1 mob kill and other require you to not change your weapon for 3 floors. Act have 4floors and boss)

    2 only for nice looking graphics.    … Expand

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