Together they journey through the procedurally generated dungeons that are within the Nightmare Realm while trying to stop an evil human who has caused the Realm to become a real nightmare…pun also intended. Unoriginal name aside, Crown is an absolutely brilliant companion, not only in the powers he gifts Elle but with his quips and a general disdain for humans. Thankfully, Elle is not alone during her adventure, she is joined by a sentient crown called…Crown. You will be playing as Elle, a young girl who somehow finds herself in the aptly named Realm of Nightmares. We are dealing with a rogue-like game, after all. The story is as bonkers as you can imagine it being. That is what Crown Trick has done to the rogue-like genre, and it is glorious. ![]() Sometimes though, a title will come along and shake a genre by the scruff of its neck and change the game, pun most definitely intended. It creates familiarity for the players and allows developers to concentrate on creating an incredible experience without having to worry about creating a long and detailed tutorial. It is not a bad thing at all that genres follow this pattern. If you settle in for some FPS fun, you will know pretty much all the mechanics from the start. For example, if you sit down to play a Soulsborne game, you know full well you are not going to be relaxing while tending to a farm. It’s also available on PC and Switch.Genres of video games generally follow a set path in terms of gameplay mechanics, features, etc. Watch 15 minutes of gameplay in the video below:Ĭrown Trick is available now on PlayStation and Xbox. But if you’re a fan of roguelikes, and especially if you’re a fan of strategic combat, this is one very much worth jumping into. You can read more about Crown Trick in our original PC review by clicking here. And when you do die, you’ll have gained currency that can be spent on persistent upgrades, and hopefully unlocked some new weapons that you’ll be able to pick up in future runs. You’ll know to keep your distance until you’re ready to hit, skirting around traps and enemy attacks with careful consideration. You’ll become familiar with enemies and their attacks, and you’ll learn the best ways to deal with them. But the nature of the game means failures are easy to own you know what you did wrong, and you know how to avoid doing it again. Of course, since Crown Trick is a roguelike, it means death is usually not far away. There’s no voice-acting here but the writing carries enough personality that it doesn’t matter. Yes, Crown Trick looks delightful environments, characters and enemies have a hand-drawn sheen that’s hard to match. The strategy genre works surprisingly well in a roguelike setting, especially when it’s coupled with engaging exploration and such beautiful art direction. It’s a bit of a culture shock if you’re used to your roguelike games being fast and frenetic, but the change of pace is a welcome one. Your equipment will ultimately decide how you need to approach combat, and with every weapon having its own perks and quirks, you’ll need to choose carefully.Īs you’re probably already realising, ‘careful’ is a theme that runs through Crown Trick. Daggers can only damage the square directly in front of you, for example, while a gun will be able to deal damage to any enemies in a line up to four squares away from you. There’s a range of weapons up for grabs in Crown Trick, and the type you have in your possession will determine what sort of attack you can do. Since enemies will only make a move when you do, you’re safe when you’re stood still. In Crown Trick, the fastest, bravest person isn’t the winner. ![]() ![]() ![]() Every move you make must be measured and methodical. That means you can’t rush into a room, all-guns-blazing, wildly swinging a weapon. Rather than focusing on hands-on, toe-to-toe combat like Hades or Rogue Legacy, Crown Trick differentiates itself from other roguelike games by having a very strategic element to its combat. Originally released on PC and Switch in October 2020, Crown Trick is a gorgeously-animated roguelike with a difference.
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