Trevor Gould
Pure NintendoReview: Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (Nintendo Switch)
Published 11/8/2023
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Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming European mystery adventure. Crowns and Pawns, a modern-day point and click adventure, inspired by classics such as Broken Sword, Monkey Island, Still Life, Syberia and others. The game highlights the less explored history of Europe to the world of adventurers. Experience the legendary stories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, bring to light the villainous branch of the KGB, solve puzzles and follow hints to reveal the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
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- Tag of Joy
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- Thunderful
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Critic avg
77
8 scored reviews
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8
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60–90
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 77 across 8 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–1001 review · 13%
80–894 reviews · 50%
70–792 reviews · 25%
Below 701 review · 13%
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Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Review
Published 10/9/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeal Chandran
RPGFanCrowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit | RPGFan
Published 7/13/2022
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76
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Read originalAthanasios Aravositas
Cubed3Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (PC) Review
Published 5/21/2022
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollCrowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 5/13/2022
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJake Su
TwinfiniteCrowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Review - Keeping Point-and-Click Alive
Published 5/11/2022
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRowen Cameron
Thumb CultureCrowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Review
Published 5/11/2022
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike Crewe
GameGrinCrowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit Review
Published 5/10/2022
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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