Chess is a game that takes serious time and dedication to master. But a chess roguelike with dungeon crawling elements? That takes IGN coming through with their guide for Below the Crown. They’ve got 10 tips and tricks for those wanting to understand the ins and outs of the creative chaos created by Misfits Attic.
Described as a love letter to roguelikes and dungeon crawlers, Below the Crown offers a unique take on the classic board game chess. It features procedural dungeons to explore, powerful upgrades and spells that you can deploy to shake up the playing field, as well as innovative mechanics designed to keep the experience exciting…So whether it’s knowing when to cut your losses, invoking intimidating strategies, or learning how to successfully bait your opponent, this beginner’s guide to Below the Crown has you covered.
Below the Crown is a new game from the creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM. Touted as a “love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess”, the game seeks to remove some of the more hardcore barriers to chess and punch it up with some of the action, intensity and strategy of some of gaming’s best roguelikes. But there are still elements of the classic board game, so for the uninitiated, some tips and tricks may provide a welcome nudge in the correct direction. For example:
Below the Crown has plenty of unique Upgrades and Spells to give you a strong offense against your opposition. But sometimes after casting all your Spells, and summoning all your pieces out, things can get tough. Lives exist in this game for a reason; don’t be afraid to Concede in slogging matches so you can get all your tools back for more efficient use another time.
There are more strategies and abilities waiting to be discovered! Find out what they are by checking out Below the Crown on Steam!
