Crown Trick anyone?

[mirbrownbread]

Crown Trick was one of the most pleasant surprises of 2022 for me (I know the game it's older, I just discovered it late), and I don't think this gem gets the attention it deserves.
Anyone can relate/pitch in?

 

[meiam]

It's one of those game I brought during a steam sales that now sits in my embarrassingly large pile of shame. Good to know its good, maybe I'll play it in a couple of year.

Looking at publisher library, they have a lot of good indie game under their catalogue, witch knight looks super fun.

 

[Drathnoxis]

I tried it about a year ago. I didn't play very long and didn't really like it all that much for reasons I don't really remember anymore.

 

[mirbrownbread]

It has a bit of a learning curve and bad RnG can sink some runs within the first 5 mins. Yet, there are many, many ways to turn the tides in your favor, and even after I "got gut" at the game, such new prospects kept on refreshing my interest. There are so many items that interact in wholly unexpected ways that you never know when a seemingly doomed run will morph into a joyous ride of rising combo-streaks. Here's the review I chanced upon online that made me give this game a shot, and I'm thankful for it!

 

[Chimpzy]

I was interested until I learned it's a roguelike, and then I wasn't. I've heard it's good, but I'm just completely burned out on roguelike indies.

 

[Specter Von Baren]

I played and beat it a while back and rather enjoyed it. It has a lot of polish to its art and a lot of different mechanics. It's quite a good game.

Small inconsequential thing I enjoyed from it was the giggle Elle makes when you reload a gun.

I was interested until I learned it's a roguelike, and then I wasn't. I've heard it's good, but I'm just completely burned out on roguelike indies.

It's a roguelike but it has a defined end point to it so if the reason you weren't interested was because you didn't want to play some endless game then you should give it a shot since it's not like that.

 

[mirbrownbread]

You can still play it after the final boss, though, and discover new item interactions long after rolling credits. So, every run opens new possibilities - once you align your pace with how the game is supposed to be played, it's just tons of funs. @Specter Von Baren favorite combo of familiars? I used Taloncrawler and Hellish Boxer mostly, though Firebreather is great while still low on trinkets

 

[Specter Von Baren]

You can still play it after the final boss, though, and discover new item interactions long after rolling credits. So, every run opens new possibilities - once you align your pace with how the game is supposed to be played, it's just tons of funs. @Specter Von Baren favorite combo of familiars? I used Taloncrawler and Hellish Boxer mostly, though Firebreather is great while still low on trinkets

Oh yeah, you can still play it. But its a game where you can get to an end and say, "Yeah I think I'm satisfied now" and stop playing if one so chooses.

Favorite combo? I'm quite fond of doing various combinations with Leviathan. I love getting the double proc off on its long range attack.

 

[mirbrownbread]

Well, at least this thread payed tribute to an overlooked gem in the ocean of overhyped titles!
Balance: restored!

 

[Specter Von Baren]

It really is a shame that more people haven't played it. There's so many different weapons and affects and interactions in the game that it's clear that the creators put a lot of care into making it.

 

[mirbrownbread]

Yeah, it's a real passion project, no doubt. I can tell they were aiming to craft something new and allow for quick-bursts of joy as well. Each run breeds so much potential momentum that is really hard not have a good time (once you "get it", of curse). So, it's a game that you can (and should) take your time with, but also - one where a good roll can produce winning streaks without much player input.

Who knows, maybe it will evolve into an "unhidden gem" in time... It certainly packs enough of a punch!