Crafty Survivors

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Crafty Survivors - Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by Flannel Bear Games and was released on November 17, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

This is the free version of Crafty Survivors, an action roguelite where you play with Crafters, Gatherers and Specialists from different professionals with different skills and mechanics, while fighting hordes of enemies to gather materials and improve your village. Unique Builds Every StageSelect from a variety of upgrades in this Action Roguelite, to create unique builds catered to each charact…

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Crafty Survivors offers a unique take on the survivor genre with engaging gameplay mechanics, including crafting and class-specific skills that enhance the experience.
The game features charming graphics and animations, creating a visually appealing atmosphere that adds to its overall enjoyment.
Players appreciate the active ability system and the variety of characters, which provide a fresh and interesting approach compared to other games in the genre.

The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with the difficulty curve and the need for memorizing multiple keybindings for skills, which can be frustrating for players.
Some players have reported a lack of meaningful progression, feeling that upgrades do not significantly impact gameplay or character abilities.
The removal of the prologue version has been criticized as a consumer-unfriendly move, leading to disappointment among players who enjoyed the demo.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming cutesy and chibi style, featuring vibrant colors and well-animated sprites that enhance the overall visual appeal. While the pixel graphics are of higher quality, some users noted performance issues despite the attractive visuals. Overall, the combination of cute graphics and engaging animations contributes to an addictive gaming experience.
- “The graphics are cutesy and chibi, and use vibrant, popping colors which make it very pleasant to look at and give it a unique charm.”
- “The sprites are well-animated and the characters have nice artwork.”
- “Really nice animations and graphics!!”
- “However, the pixel graphics in this one are a bit higher quality... a byte higher even (ah hyuk hyuk)!”
- “Despite the decent graphics, the game performs poorly.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and standard for the genre, featuring a mix of combat and city-building mechanics that enhance the experience. While the game offers exciting combos and unique features that set it apart from similar titles, players have noted the lack of customizable controls as a drawback. Overall, it is considered a fun and addictive survivor-type game with promising potential for future updates.
- “The gameplay is standard for the genre: you use your primary weapon to slay creatures that are haplessly attracted to you and use their life essence to grow stronger.”
- “A fun and addictive survivor-type game, with city building upgrade mechanics.”
- “The concept and gameplay is very competent and interesting, in a genre of vs-like action roguelites that either fall short of the concept or stagnate by lacking any sort of innovation; Crafty Survivors stands proud amongst other games like Scarlett Tower, Brotato, and other similar successes.”
- “The gameplay is standard for the genre: you use your primary weapon to slay creatures that are haplessly attracted to you (for some reason) and use their life essence to grow stronger.”
- “One negative point about the gameplay is that the button layout for your abilities is sorely missing the option to either rearrange their order in the hotbar or remap the hotkeys to your liking — hopefully this will be addressed in a future update.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally view stability as a mixed bag, with some embracing the occasional glitches as charming quirks that add character to the gaming experience. However, these inconsistencies may detract from overall gameplay for others.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a strong resistance to microtransactions and loot boxes, with players expressing a desire to combat pay-to-win mechanics. Many view these monetization strategies as detrimental to the gaming experience, advocating for a more fair and balanced approach.
- “Together, we shall weather the storm of microtransactions and loot boxes, standing tall against the tide of pay-to-win villains like noble knights in a digital crusade.”
- “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra money.”
- “Loot boxes are everywhere, and it feels like the developers are more interested in profit than player experience.”
- “The pay-to-win mechanics ruin the balance of the game, leaving those who don't spend money at a significant disadvantage.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features two catchy tracks—a cheerful village song and a lively adventure tune—that complement its tone and atmosphere effectively, making them enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay experience.
- “The music has two songs so far, both of which are easy to listen to and fit the game's tone and atmosphere well: a cheery village song and a jaunty adventure song.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its fitting and enjoyable music, featuring a cheerful village song and a lively adventure tune. Players appreciate the playful vibe and unique skill set, drawing comparisons to the whimsical feel of mobmania.
- “The vibe and atmosphere, along with the playfulness and novel quality of the skill set, remind me of Mobmania.”
- “The music has two songs so far, both of which are easy to listen to and fit the game's tone and atmosphere well: a cheery village song and a jaunty adventure song.”
- “The vibe and atmosphere, and the playfulness and novel quality of the skill set, reminds me of mobmania.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the diverse combinations of power-ups evoke a sense of individuality and emotional investment in each gameplay iteration, enhancing their overall experience.
- “All the combinations of power-ups made me feel I was treating each iteration in a unique way.”

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Crafty Survivors - Prologue is a action game.

Crafty Survivors - Prologue is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Crafty Survivors - Prologue was released on November 17, 2022.

Crafty Survivors - Prologue was developed by Flannel Bear Games.

Crafty Survivors - Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Crafty Survivors - Prologue is a single player game.

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