Release Date: May 6, 2022
A point & click adventure game inspired by the greats of the genre, with the Broken Sword series at the forefront. In Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit we play a girl named Milda, who follows in the footsteps of Lithuanian legends about a lost relic and a ruler who did not live to see his coronation.
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is a classic point & click adventure game, inspired mainly by the Broken Sword, Monkey Island, Syberia and Still Life series. It was developed by indie Lithuanian studio Tag of Joy, and it was published by Thunderful Publishing. The project was supervised by the art director of the fan-acclaimed game Broken Sword 2.5: The Return of the Templars.
The main character of the game Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is a girl living in Chicago named Milda, who inherited a house in Lithuania from her grandfather. After arriving in the country of her ancestors, the protagonist meets an unknown man who threatens her, demanding that she give up her inheritance. Intrigued by this turn of events, Milda arrives at the old mansion, where she quickly finds old documents dating back to the 15th century. Thus begins her adventure, during which she will follow the legends of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a long-lost relic and the secrets of a ruler who never lived to see his coronation.
In Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit we observe the action from a variety of "cinematic" perspectives. The gameplay is not far from the scheme to which we are accustomed by the greats of the genre, so we travel through various locations scattered across Europe, conduct conversations with encountered characters, as well as solve various puzzles that require finding specific items and using them in a specific way. We can also change clothes, which is useful for solving some puzzles. Besides, as we progress, we make decisions that affect the course of the story and influence the world presented.
Graphics in Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is made in a cartoonish style, which brings to mind mainly the Broken Sword series. While playing we can listen to the atmospheric soundtrack, composed by Daniel Pharos (known for such projects as A New Beginning, Memoria and Blackguards).
Platforms:
PC Windows May 6, 2022
PlayStation 4 February 27, 2025
Xbox One February 27, 2025
Nintendo Switch September 28, 2023
PlayStation 5 February 27, 2025
Xbox Series X/S February 27, 2025
Developer: Tag of Joy
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
System Requirements for Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Video Game.
RageQuit.GR: 82 / 100 by Giorgos Dempegiotis
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is an adventure that pushes all the right buttons for fans of the genre. It features a beautiful story, well-written dialogues, enough interesting Lithuanian history and the necessary mystery to keep the player's curiosity high until the credits roll. Even with its slightly disappointing ending, this is a game you ought to add to your collection.
Nindie Spotlight: 8 / 10 by Justin Nation
A mix of old-school point-and-click adventure beats mix with modern productions values and polish to make for a good time
VGamingNews: 5 / 10 by Gareth Jones
Overall I’d say I am on the fence with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit. For a seasoned Point-n-Click gamer, this is one that I’d skip, as you’d likely get more enjoyment elsewhere. But if you are someone new to the genre or newer to gaming in general, it will be a good introductory game to learn the mechanics and the relative pathway these games usually take. (Once you get past some of the less engaging parts and the corny dialogue anyway.)
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