

Gameplay takes place entirely on a checkerboard-style grid, so when you move one space, enemies move one space or begin an attack that lights up targeted tiles with how many turns it takes to strike. That is to say, everything around you only moves when you move. The first thing you need to know is that time works differently in the Nightmare Realm, mainly in that it plays by Superhot rules.

So on the surface, not much new there, but it’s the addition of a few different gameplay mechanics that makes Crown Trick unique. Move, slash, cast spells, gather different weapons that work different ways, gather relics that provide passive buffs and try to stack them, battle tough enemies and tougher bosses, die and try to build permanent boosts between runs, stop at certain spots in between levels to refill your health, magic points, and Estus Flasks elixirs, etc. So now, using the Hall of Reincarnation as a bit of a saferoom, Elle has to fall asleep, enter the Nightmare Realm, and try to fight their way out, tackling tough creatures, rescuing people and getting to the bottom of what’s happening…which seems to naturally suggest the involvement of Elle in one way or another.Ĭrown Trick is a top-down roguelike dungeon crawler, and as such, I think it’s safe to say that you’re familiar with how the basic formula goes there.

Luckily she happens to stumble across a talking crown, which can assist her in fighting them all off. But does it succeed in that area and still make for a fun game? Well, let’s find out!Ĭrown Trick puts players in the shoes of Elle, a young girl who wakes up to suddenly find themselves trapped in the Nightmare Realm, which is swarming with various monsters. Anyhow, this is Crown Trick! It’s a new dungeon crawler from Team17 and NEXT Studios, and it’s looking to do something different. Crit chance +10% for every bleeding effect within the room.Īfter 4 hits with this weapon, launch thunder at 4 random enemies and leave behind flows of electric current.After so many roguelikes and dungeon crawlers, especially when it comes to indie titles, is it possible to find one that does something different, that brings a wholly new treat to the table in some way or another? Also, is it possible to still begin a review with a question like that and not give away the fact that the game is question is doing something different? No, it isn’t possible to begin like that anymore, but I couldn’t think of a proper dream-related opening in time for this game where you battle nightmares, so really, I’m just stalling. Instead, Explosions will be triggered in a 3x3 square area in the direction of the attack 1 turn laterĪfter 3 hits with weapon, Daze all targets of your next attack.Įvery 5th successful attack will scorch all targets stuckĮlle will start to bleed once she enters a battle room, as well as all targets attacked by this weapon. Expires when you move or deal damageĪttacks will also shoot out a tempest as far as 4 tiles forward when HP is at 100%.Īttacks will not immediately deal damage. When you're standing still, you gain a stack of Atk +3, max 5 stacks. Whenever you defeat an enemy with your attacks, you will gain a Physical Immunity buff that lasts two turns.

Every stack obtained can cancel out 1 enemy attack. Obtain 1 stack of Coral Aegis every time the user defeats an enemy, max 2 stacks. Whenever your attacks crit, Regain 10 health. Provides Invulnerability towards all ice-aspected attacks or status conditions, as well as a 10% chance to freeze the attacker.Įvery time your attack hits a target, the Cooldown timer of all your skills gets reduced by 1 turn.ĭamage dealt will be executed in two parts. Whenever your attack hits a target, Increase your P.Def by 10 for 5 turns.įrost Armor. List of swords Available swords in the game include(may be missing blueprint weapons): Swords hit 3 tiles directly in front of Elle, the tile she is facing and both adjacent tiles that are also diagonally adjacent to her. You can help Crown Trick Wiki by expanding it. Swords are a type of weapon in Crown Trick.
