Crashed Lander

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Crashed Lander is a single player arcade role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Don Whitaker and was released on February 4, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Crashed Lander is a gravity-based arcade game, inspired by classics such as Lunar Lander and Space Taxi, where you pilot your craft from pad to pad, racing against the clock while trying to maintain control. The game features challenging Hard Mode, VR support with Oculus Rift, and surreal alien landscapes filled with physics-based obstacles. Updated with new levels, options menu, and sound effects in version 3, and including 10 additional levels in version 2.5.

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Single-Player

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features fun physics and a charming world to explore, making it enjoyable for players.
The VR implementation enhances gameplay, allowing for better navigation and immersion in the environment.
There are a variety of levels with unique challenges, providing good replay value and a sense of accomplishment when completing them.

The game is considered barebones and lacks depth, leading some players to find it boring or forgettable.
Many players experience motion sickness or disorientation, limiting their playtime.
The graphics and overall presentation are seen as lacking, with some describing the game as ugly or unmemorable.

gameplay
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The gameplay is enhanced by VR, allowing players to navigate complex terrains more effectively, though some users report feelings of sickness and disorientation. While the mechanics are considered barebones, the game offers a charming simplicity with various challenges reminiscent of pilotwings-style gameplay, focusing on speed and precision. Overall, the physics and gameplay are enjoyable, despite the minimalistic approach.
- “VR actually adds to the depth of the gameplay as you can better see the terrain and navigate your vehicle through the 360 labyrinth as fast as possible.”
- “It's rather barebones, but it's charming in its simplicity and has quite a few challenges to master if you enjoy that Pilotwings-style gameplay of landing and going through hoops while you rocket your way through the levels as fast as you can for record times.”
- “The physics and overall gameplay are fun and work well.”
- “The use of VR is done properly, but this is a barebones game mechanic.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is characterized by a whimsical charm and a silly tone that enhances the enjoyment of piloting. However, some users feel that it lacks memorability and could benefit from a more engaging environment.
- “Whimsical charm, silly atmosphere, and enjoyable piloting!”
optimization
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and unique incorporation of multiple languages, enhancing the overall experience, including the creative presentation of the credits.
- “It runs smoothly and the different languages added make it quite unique (even the credits are done interestingly).”
music
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The music in the game has been widely criticized as boring and forgettable, with many users noting its lack of artistic quality and overall appeal.
- “Boring, easy, poor art and music, and forgettable the next day.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability with its 25 levels, encouraging players to improve their performance by beating previous times and setting new personal bests.
- “The 25 levels and the challenge to beat your previous times and set new 'best times' give it a lot of replay value.”