Crown Trick

Crown Trick

October 16, 2020

RoguelikeRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

Crown Trick is a beautifully animated rogue-like RPG adventure characterized by turn-based combat and skill-item interactive strategy. 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 …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"If you enjoy Mystery Dungeon games as much as I do then you&s;ll absolutely love everything that Crown Trick has to offer."

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"It’s only Roguelike but I like it!. Fun visuals and addictive gameplay await people who want to don the crown"

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Aria Moghadam Gamefa Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Crown Trick is a classic dungeon crawler with some interesting new mechanics. Though it&s;s not the most different game out there and not even an outstanding one, it does a good job delivering the vibe. Gameplay is engaging and the …"

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Azario Lopez Noisy Pixel Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Crown Trick is a roguelike that isn’t afraid to make you feel overpowered through its systems. However, it’s also not afraid to test your skills by introducing powerful enemies and traps. No matter what, though, there are plenty of ways …"

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Chris O&s;Connor Impulsegamer Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

48.0

"A Rouge-Like cross between Braid and Bastion, that&s;s a good thing (without Ron Perlman&s;s voice... that&s;s a bad thing :( )"

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Cory Tischbein RPG Fan Oct 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Crown Trick boldly combines turn-based RPG and roguelite gameplay to offer an addictive, thought-provoking experience that fans of either genre owe it to themselves to check out."

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Daniel Hollis GGRecon Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Despite these drawbacks, Crown Trick very quickly dug its claws into us. While it may not be everyone and isn&s;t as approachable as other recent attempts at the genre, it&s;s unashamedly challenging in all the right ways. It has a …"

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Eduardo Comerlato Nintendo Blast Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

82.0

"With challenging combat and witty history, Crown Trick impresses mainly for its diversity, being highly recommendable to all subjects. The journey lasts for hours, with an intriguing narrative and inventive combat mechanics, even combining several different elements. With that, a …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Crown Trick uses turn-based movement and roguelike elements to create an exciting dungeon crawler. The highly tactical combat is its biggest highlight: simple concept mechanics and a wide range of skills allow you to build different strategies, and it is …"

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80.0 /100

"While not perfect, Crown Trick has managed to give a unique rogue-like experience to a genre oversaturated with copy-paste ideas."

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Jason Italic Games Xtreme Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"So where&s;s that leave us? I mean, overall, I had a really good time with Crown Trick! It&s;s a classic style roguelike with some solid modernizations. I love the art style, and while its permanent upgrades are all pretty standard …"

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Jason Rodriguez PC Invasion Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Crown Trick offers turn-based tactical depth as you battle your foes on numerous dungeon floors. You&s;ll chain the effects from traps, items, spells, and the elements, all while hoping you&s;re lucky with the RNG. It&s;s rogue-lite goodness wrapped in a …"

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Jon Andoni Ortiz 33bits Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Crown Trick will go unnoticed by many, since it is not the best roguelike this year and has a very cartoon-like appearance. But underneath that layer, there is a complex game, with a variety of situations, weapons, enemies and much …"

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Joseph Pugh GideonsGaming Oct 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

62.0

"Crown Trick is replayable, fun, tactical, and full of meaningful variety. If you like rogue type games at all, it&s;s a must-have and sets a high bar for the genre. If it doesn&s;t end up as a game of the …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"Among the many genres and subgenres roguelikes have managed to infiltrate I can’t say that a tactical turn-based adventure-ish RPG is one I’ve run across to this point..."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"You’ll have to leave any run-and-gun sensibilities at the door when you jump into Crown Trick; it’s a game about thoughtful manoeuvres and carefully-planned attacks. But it results in combat that’s extremely rewarding, and a challenge that’s a lot of …"

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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Crown Trick is a cute dungeon crawler with a great sense of humour, lovely animation and plenty to discover to keep you coming back to take on the chaos."

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"While you may have to be prepared for a slow start and a grind, there&s;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 …"

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Leif Rey Bornales Sirus Gaming Oct 2020
85.0 /100

"Overall, I would say that Crown Trick is a fun and enjoyable game with gameplay mechanics that keeps the game entertaining and unpredictable. I would recommend this to those gamers who want to take a break from playing their other …"

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Marcus Orchard Sequential Planet Oct 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Crown Trick is a charming roguelike that oozes personality. The gameplay is challenging but fair, It’s a rewarding experience for those who stick with it. Fans of the genre will want to give Crown Trick a play."

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Mario Brash COGconnected Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"The ever-changing labyrinth, brimming with creative design choices, renders Crown Trick greater than the sum of its parts. There is only ever a dull moment when the player gets very, very unlucky. Otherwise, the game is a revolving door of …"

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Max Fagandini Gamepur Oct 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

80.0

"Turn-based combat and adorable deadly monsters abound in Crown Trick, the new roguelike from Next Studios and Team17. Can you defeat the evil Duke Vlad and save the Realm of Nightmares? And what’s the deal with that fancy-looking crown?"

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Mohammed Ahmed Alsharif ElderPlayers Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Crown Trick presented the Roguelike style of games in a distinctive and beautiful way with a variety of items and weapons, but there is a problem in loading trenches that may sometimes make you close the game completely and it …"

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Nikola Erlebachová Gaming Professors Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Crown Trick is, in a nutshell, a great roguelike title that won&s;t bore you. Whether it&s;s the visual identity, the amount of content, the variety of enemies and environments, or the turn-based combat system that will take some getting used …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Oct 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"You can see the love the developers have put into the game while your playing it. Yes, some areas do become repetitive as most games do at some stage. However, Crown Trick has all the right elements to make it …"

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"Crown Trick is a stylish and strategic roguelite that slows the usually frenetic pace of its genre down and introduces some rhythmic turn-based battling to proceedings. Elle&s;s ability to blink around arenas, combined with the plethora of powers she gains …"

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Róbert Herda SomGeek Oct 2020
75.0 /100

"Crown Trick is a solid roguelike that stands out from the rest of the crowd, but is a bit sparse in the terms of content."

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Ruth Coppens JumpCut PLAY Oct 2020
85.0 /100

"Crown Trick is an amazing roguelike with a satisfying battle system, a stunning art-style, and intriguing characters."

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Ryan Stevens TechRaptor Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Crown Trick is slow to start and can&s;t always get out of its own way, but patience is rewarded by a brain-twisting action RPG with a killer look."

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Seb Hawden Rapid Reviews UK Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books when you were a kid? Probably not, most people reading this are a lot younger than me and were probably on Snapchat or something instead. They were books that at the …"

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Siobhan Eardley JumpCut PLAY Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"With an enchanting art style Crown Trick is a delight to play, yet is challenging and frustrating before you master its combat system."

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Vincent Ternida One More Game Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Crown Trick has all the elements to succeed as a roguelite dungeon crawler: addictive gameplay, randomized dungeons and enemies, and a huge variety of monsters and weapons. However, with a market getting saturated by an endless number of similar titles, …"

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