It actually feels a little closer to a tactical RPG like Fire Emblem crossed with Crypt of the Necrodancer. After making a pact with the crown to continue exploring your dreams, you may take on your first run.Ĭrown Trick’s gameplay is not that of a traditional rogue-like. You will die and rise again a lot throughout your time in Crown Trick and that’s just part of how it works. What type of dream Crown Trick might be is dependant on your knowledge, skill and, most importantly, patience. Before meeting the omniscient talking crown, Elle is informed she is inextricably walking the plane between dream and reality. Like all rogue-likes, there is a cyclical nature to Crown Trick. After each death, you are whisked up and brought back home to your throne. This great little animation sets up the rogue-like mechanic well. There’s a wonderful little opening cinematic with fluid animation, a cute cast and a rather intriguing story, which introduces protagonist Elle and her magic shapeshifting crown, trapped in a dungeon and faced with a snarly little monster reminiscent of the pigs from Angry Birds. What might hit you first upon booting up Crown Trick is its excellent pixel art aesthetic. Crown Trick attempts to offer something a little bit unique but will Team17’s royalty fail or can this be their crown jewel?

From the wacky Down Under to the simple but effective Neon Abyss, this publisher has solidified themselves as a team that knows what they are looking for. Team17 have been oddly consistent in the rogue-like genre as of late.

Crown trick review