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 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. RobinSkye
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Crown Trick is tough and not for the faint of heart. I'm over 70 hours in and still haven't completed a full run of day 2, only making it toCrown Trick is tough and not for the faint of heart. I'm over 70 hours in and still haven't completed a full run of day 2, only making it to the final boss room once so far.

    It's a wonderfully designed dungeon crawler I've been playing since the beta. A combination of weapons, relics, elements, familiars, and terrain create a continuously shifting experience. It feels like you learn a lot as you play, constantly discovering new possibilities and adapting your play style. As a result, the game has tremendous replay value as each run feels fresh and I've only scratched the surface of what's possible.

    Overall, I'd recommend it to those who enjoy turn-based RPGs such as Final Fantasy/Dragon Quest type games and creepy dungeon crawlers like Darkest Dungeon or even deckbuilding games like Slay the Spire. It feels like a cross between a D&D-style RPG and a crafty card game.    … Expand
  2. 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
  4. WhiteWolfGeralt
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    The gameplay is so addictive! When I blink between monsters and keep breaking them, it feels so safistying that I'm always at maximun attack.The gameplay is so addictive! When I blink between monsters and keep breaking them, it feels so safistying that I'm always at maximun attack. Blink/Break/Mana system works brilliantly together!

    There're a lot variety in terms of weapon/relic/item/skills that leads to many types of builds. Since it's a random roguelike game, you build your character on the way and make the best out of it based on what you get. Overall it's balanced pretty well. After playing more and more runs, build choices also increases. The only downside is that powerful relics/weapons don't drop often. if this can be addressed, then many runs could be more enjoyable.

    Again, this game is NOT action oriented, it's a turn-based roguelike RPG focusing on strategy. So take you time to plan you next move! This experience is pretty unique consider a lot of recent roguelikes are action based.    … 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. 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
  7. 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
  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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