Crappy Climber

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Crappy Climber is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Derpmachine and was released on October 22, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Crappy Climber" , play as Willy, a determined boy on a mission to reach heaven and retrieve his deceased cat. Propel Willy upwards using poo, and prepare for a challenging journey filled with humor, failure, and progress. The game offers an easy-to-learn climbing mechanic, a narrator to guide you, and about 1-5 hours of gameplay without checkpoints. Expect lots of poop and Willy's unyielding spirit.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a strangely enjoyable experience that tests your patience and provides a good challenge.
Controls are responsive and easy to use, making the gameplay mechanics engaging despite the difficulty.
The difficulty scaling is well-balanced, allowing players to feel a sense of achievement just before frustration sets in.

The game can feel unfair at times, leading to frustration and anger, especially for those unfamiliar with the mechanics.
There are bugs that can cause players to become stuck or lose progress, particularly related to cutscenes and character movement.
Some players find the game lacks a safety net for recovering from falls, making it less enjoyable compared to similar titles.

graphics
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The game's graphics feature a cute and inoffensive style, but players have noted readability issues that make it difficult to distinguish between background and foreground objects. Despite the lighthearted visuals, the game offers a challenging and rewarding experience.
- “Don't let the lighthearted graphics and asinine theme fool you, this game is both challenging and rewarding.”
- “The graphical style is cute and inoffensive, but there are some readability issues when it comes to determining if an object is part of the background or foreground.”
- “Don't let the lighthearted graphics and asinine theme fool you; this game is both challenging and rewarding.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as mechanically challenging, requiring players to have a good tolerance for frustration. While the mechanics appear simple initially, they reveal subtle complexities, particularly with the character's ability to swing and alter trajectory using a chain connection to the ground.
- “The mechanics seem simple at first but have some subtleties: as the player character is connected to the ground through the chain of turds, it can be used to swing around and change trajectory in unexpected ways.”
- “If you’re looking for a mechanically challenging game and you have good frustration resistance, then I’d recommend this game for you!”
humor
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The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it lacking or poorly executed, while others may appreciate its comedic elements. Overall, the reception suggests that the humor does not resonate well with a significant portion of the audience.