Cramit's Keep
- January 10, 2022
- Socks Off Studios
Get on SteamCramit's Keep, is a top down, roguelike, where you navigate through various dungeon levels. Customize Cramits abilities with potions and powers, and ultimately defeat the evil within the Keep.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cramit's Keep offers a charming and easy-to-understand roguelike experience with a pleasant art style and enjoyable music.
- The game features a surprising amount of content, including various enemies and abilities, making it fun to experiment with different build paths.
- Developers have clearly put a lot of heart into the game, resulting in a light and relaxing experience that still retains fun and strategy.
- The game lacks sufficient replayability and challenge, leading to a feeling of boredom after repeated runs with the same build.
- Upgrades do not significantly change gameplay, resulting in most runs feeling similar and predictable.
- More randomness in level design and enemy encounters is needed to enhance the overall experience and keep players engaged.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cohesive art style and pleasant visuals, complemented by a charming soundtrack. The nostalgic elements, such as Spyro-esque gems, enhance the overall experience, creating a whimsical atmosphere that is both engaging and enjoyable.
“Everything works well together; the art style is pleasant to look at, and the UI is never confusing.”
“Alongside the charming graphics, the soundtrack is just as pleasing.”
“The spell combinations and upgrades found in the game make for a lot of multiplicative fun, and the Spyro-esque gems are such a classic touch that add an incredible sense of nostalgia, complemented by the whimsical music and art style.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a charming and whimsical quality that complements the graphics and evokes nostalgia. While some players find it a bit repetitive, it does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“Alongside the charming graphics, the soundtrack is just as pleasing.”
“The spell combinations and upgrades found in the game make for a lot of multiplicative fun, and the Spyro-esque gems are such a classic touch that add an incredible sense of nostalgia, complemented by the whimsical music and art style.”
“The music is a bit repetitive and can become tiresome over time.”
“While the graphics are charming, the soundtrack fails to leave a lasting impression.”
“The whimsical music feels out of place and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable but lacks sufficient challenge and diversity, particularly for experienced roguelike players. Upgrades do not significantly alter the gameplay, resulting in runs that feel repetitive and less engaging over time.
“Upgrades don't change the gameplay enough for each run to feel different.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
“The pacing of the game is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action sequences.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game offers some replayability, it falls short compared to other roguelikes, which are known for their high replay value.
“That being said, I don't think it quite holds up to what other roguelikes have to offer in terms of raw replayability, which is a defining trait of the genre.”
