Courier of the Crypts
- April 18, 2019
- Emberheart Games
Get on SteamIn "Courier of the Crypts" , players survive as a courier delivering goods in ominous crypts, using a magic torch to illuminate paths, defend against darkness, and solve puzzles. The torch's flames react differently to various enemies and environmental elements, making it a crucial and limited resource for players to strategically conserve and manage. Alongside combat and puzzle-solving, players explore the crypts to discover hidden riddles and traps.
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Reviews
- Gorgeous pixel art and atmospheric music create an immersive experience.
- Challenging gameplay that encourages resource management and strategic planning.
- Rich in secrets and puzzles, providing a rewarding sense of achievement for players.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious over time, leading to a lack of engagement.
- Limited visibility and lack of a map can make exploration feel frustrating and cumbersome.
- Some minor bugs and issues with checkpoints can disrupt the flow of the game.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its polished mechanics and engaging narrative, with unique elements like the magic torch adding strategic depth. However, many players find the core gameplay to be repetitive and slow-paced, with limited variation and a frustrating visibility mechanic that can detract from the experience. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy narrative-driven games with puzzle-solving elements, but may not satisfy players seeking more dynamic action.
“I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes narrative game experiences combined with unique gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels good, and its story is captivating from the start, albeit somewhat naive.”
“Good mechanics and many interesting puzzles.”
“Super well made and polished game, I just found the core gameplay to be a bit too repetitive and tedious after only an hour of playing.”
“- not too much variation in the gameplay for what I've played so far.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Courier of the Crypts" is widely praised for its immersive and spooky qualities, enhanced by stunning pixel-art graphics and atmospheric music. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a sense of eldritch horror and tension, complemented by excellent level design and engaging puzzles. Overall, the game's dark setting and captivating ambiance keep players engaged and intrigued throughout their experience.
“It has fantastic pixel-art graphics and atmospheric music which just fits with the overall theme.”
“Courier of the Crypts is a charming game with great atmosphere and a great feeling of eldritch horror lurking in the darkness, biding its time for you to come and become its dinner.”
“Awesome game: atmospheric, immersive & challenging (but fair), with fantastic pixel-art & level design.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive pixel-art graphics that enhance its atmospheric experience, with stunning lighting and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles. Users praise the visuals as gorgeous and well-crafted, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and challenge of the gameplay. The combination of graphics, ambient sounds, and music creates an immersive environment that complements the puzzle and dungeon-crawling elements.
“Impressive visuals for a solo dev.”
“The graphics, ambient sounds and music are awesome!”
“Courier of the Crypts is a very atmospheric puzzle game with stunning lighting and beautiful 2D graphics.”
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, drawing players in with an atmospheric start and a sense of importance in decision-making. While it features a neat and interesting narrative set against gorgeous pixel art, some reviewers note that the story can feel somewhat naive. Overall, it successfully combines engaging gameplay with a rich storytelling experience.
“The feeling of importance and decision making is really strong, and I quickly got immersed in the story.”
“The gameplay feels good, and its story is captivating from the start, albeit somewhat naive.”
“The game starts in a very atmospheric way and has a spooky and interesting story.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as brilliant and atmospheric, perfectly complementing the graphics and enhancing the overall experience. Players report that the sound effects and soundtrack evoke strong emotions, particularly during intense moments in the game. Overall, the music is considered a superb and integral part of the game's immersive environment.
“The music is brilliant, and the sound effects create goosebumps while rushing through the dungeons.”
“It has fantastic pixel-art graphics and atmospheric music that perfectly fits the overall theme.”
“And the music, the music is superb and a perfect fit at all times.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's polish and quality but often find the core gameplay to be repetitive and tedious, leading to a sense of grinding after a short period of play.
“Super well made and polished game, I just found the core gameplay to be a bit too repetitive and tedious after only an hour of playing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates impressive stability for an early access title, with users reporting it to be largely bug-free, a notable achievement in this phase of development.
“The game is pretty much bug-free, which is rare for an early access game.”
