Crashlands

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Crashlands is a crafting-adventure game where players crash land on an alien planet. As a galactic trucker, they must gather resources, craft tools and equipment, and build a base to survive. The game features crafting, questing, and fighting various creatures in a procedurally generated world. The goal is to save the galaxy from an evil plot while exploring and surviving on the planet Woanope.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,816 reviews

story293 positive mentions

grinding87 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with humorous dialogue that keeps players entertained.
Extensive crafting and resource management system that allows for deep gameplay.
No in-app purchases or ads, providing a complete gaming experience for a one-time price.

Controls can be frustrating, especially during combat, leading to accidental deaths.
The game can become repetitive and grindy after extended playtime.
Crashes frequently, particularly when opening the map, causing loss of progress.

story
574 mentions
51 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its humor, engaging characters, and entertaining dialogue, making it a standout feature that keeps players invested. Many reviews highlight the fun and quirky narrative, although some players express frustration with quest tracking and the occasional repetitiveness of fetch quests. Overall, the combination of a compelling storyline and enjoyable gameplay contributes to a rich gaming experience that resonates well with players.
- “Crashlands draws you into its world with an endearing storyline that never ceases to delight with comical and pithy writing.”
- “The story is compelling, the humor is great, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “The story is amazing with a challenging hardcore mode; it's the perfect action-adventure game.”
- “The storyline has no depth and the game as a whole feels soulless.”
- “The quests are confusing and the individual stories unengaging.”
- “It's endlessly repetitive which makes the quests a chore.”
humor
405 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, with many players highlighting the hilarious dialogue, quirky characters, and entertaining storylines that keep them engaged. The writing is described as witty and original, often evoking laughter through its unique puns and absurd situations, making the gameplay experience both enjoyable and light-hearted. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw, contributing to its addictive nature and overall appeal.
- “The graphics artwork is gorgeous, the dialogue and humor is hilarious, and all in all it's one of the best games I've played.”
- “Spent many hours with the hilarious story and had many chuckles with the item descriptions, all while having a fun challenge battling the different enemies.”
- “The dialogue is humorous and funny, not the typical cliché ones you see in other games.”
- “I wish hardcore mode had a non-permadeath option for people who like the gameplay but don't want to sit through 3 billion horribly unfunny dialogue boxes.”
- “It's not funny.”
- “Not a fan of the ugly art style and cringey humor.”
gameplay
334 mentions
59 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Crashlands is generally praised for its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and humorous elements, providing players with hours of fun and exploration. However, many users note that the core gameplay loop can become repetitive, often revolving around resource gathering, crafting, and combat, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is recognized for its depth, variety, and the enjoyable blend of RPG and survival elements, making it a solid choice for mobile gaming.
- “The gameplay is deep, there is a large amount of gameplay, and there are constantly better upgrades and harder enemies.”
- “Great gameplay, slick controls, and just like the PC version, no lack of content.”
- “The gameplay is incredible, as is everything about this game.”
- “I loved everything else about the game, but the game mechanics rarely change, if ever, and the gameplay is so repetitive that I don't believe it justifies the game's pacing being this slow.”
- “The gameplay loop is way too simple and repetitive - everything is tiered so once you've done something once, just imagine doing that again for tier 2-100.”
- “Gets boring after the first 5 hours of gameplay... go there, farm this, craft that... and you can build just floors or walls, which aren't pretty much walls but cylinders not connected to them, seemed a really fun game...”
graphics
201 mentions
64 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique, charming, and cartoonish art style, which many players find visually appealing and well-polished. While some users note that the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they appreciate the smooth performance and how well the visuals complement the humorous and engaging gameplay. Overall, the combination of aesthetics and functionality contributes to a delightful gaming experience, despite a few criticisms regarding simplicity and occasional graphical issues.
- “The graphics artwork is gorgeous, the dialogue and humor are hilarious, and all in all, it's one of the best games I've played.”
- “The graphics are charming and well polished, the game runs so smoothly that I can cast to my TV without lag, the story dialogue is hilarious and detailed, and the world is huge (no loading screens to be seen so far either)!”
- “The graphics are an eye-candy, the gameplay is intuitive and fun.”
- “Graphics look blurry and the game desperately needs a zoom-in feature and UI size control.”
- “Not a fan of the ugly art style and cringey humor.”
- “The graphics are weird looking and it's too much of a grind.”
monetization
103 mentions
43 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no ads, no microtransactions, and no pay-to-win elements, allowing players to enjoy a seamless gaming experience without interruptions or additional costs. Many users appreciate the upfront payment structure, which provides access to a full game without the typical pitfalls of in-app purchases or ad bombardment common in mobile games. Overall, the absence of monetization traps enhances the enjoyment and value of the game.
- “No ads, no microtransactions, just pure gameplay.”
- “No in-app purchases, just an upfront cost that is absolutely worth it.”
- “The best part about this game is that the developers do not bombard you with a barrage of ridiculous in-app purchases like most mobile games.”
- “I am generally distrustful of game developers on mobile as it is becoming increasingly popular to create in-app purchase 'traps' with shallow gameplay, for customers to simply sink money into.”
- “The best part about Crashlands is the developers do not bombard you with a barrage of ridiculous in-app purchases like most mobile games.”
- “No in-app purchases hold you from progress, and cloud saving over to PC helps your progress be kept wherever you are.”
grinding
90 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a mix of enjoyable and tedious grinding elements, with opinions varying widely. While some players appreciate the balance of crafting, farming, and quests that keep the grinding from becoming overly tedious, others find it repetitive and frustrating, particularly in later stages. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant aspect of gameplay, with some players enjoying it while others feel it detracts from the experience.
- “Stays interesting and not too grindy for the majority of the gameplay duration.”
- “Not survival at all, and a bit grindy, but not too grindy... lots of content still left for me to find.”
- “I literally stopped playing when, after hours and hours of playing, I had an existential crisis, because I realized that the entire game consists of just grinding in order to complete quests, then getting new quests and grinding for those.”
- “The game has a lot of content, but unfortunately a lot of it is very grindy, especially the end game.”
- “Unfortunately when I got to the second area of the game, I realized how much more grinding would have to be done in order to interact with the whole new environment, plus I was weak to any new monsters again, and on top of all this knowing I would be doing these cycles over and over, and repeating it all again because I knew there was at least a third area-- well I ended up just never going back to play again.”
music
33 mentions
64 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, humorous, and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience with its engaging soundtrack and sound effects. Many players appreciate the music's ability to complement the game's vibrant art style and comical storyline, making it enjoyable even outside of gameplay. While some minor issues with sound playback were noted, the overall consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and addictiveness.
- “The music is soothing, the dialogues are hilarious and amusing, the design is impeccable and it's so addictive.”
- “This game is a combination of great music, amazing artwork, and perfect gameplay!”
- “The music is great, the dialogue is quirky and never takes itself too seriously.”
- “Only problem is that the sound effects still play when sound and music are turned to 0%.”
- “The music is soothing ambient alien cruise control.”
- “The 2D art is clean and bright, complemented by the cartoony music and sound effects.”
stability
23 mentions
35 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
61 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed, with many users reporting frequent freezes and bugs, particularly during biome transitions and item usage. While some players experience no issues and praise the game's performance, others highlight significant glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further stability improvements to enhance the user experience.
- “I experienced literally no glitches whatsoever, and I had no problems with it at all.”
- “The characters have personalities and the game is bug free and very enjoyable.”
- “Runs great and looks beautiful.”
- “I'm completely unable to use the items mapped to X and Y because they're mapped to Start and something else that freezes the game, and there is no option to remap the buttons at all.”
- “However, it freezes a lot when unpacking biomes.”
- “Biggest issue for me though is that the game freezes and causes my phone (Pixel) to restart every once in a while on opening the map.”
replayability
17 mentions
41 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the immersive story, diverse modes, and engaging quests that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some users note that replay value can be limited by factors such as difficulty variations and grinding mechanics. Despite these criticisms, the majority find the game addictive and filled with content that keeps them returning for more.
- “I've got 75+ hours clocked since there is a lot of replayability through the story, creative, and hardcore modes.”
- “Loved this game for over two years now, great replay value and interesting quests, dialogue, and items that'll keep you playing for hours on end.”
- “Very good standalone game with huge maps and massive replayability with crafting, exploration, and quests.”
- “Right now, replayability isn't fantastic, as the only significant variable across playthroughs is the difficulty level.”
- “The grinding just leads to better weapons based on hunting down components - I can't imagine this game has much replayability.”
- “So far, the best butterscotch game ever created, though it lacks replayability.”
optimization
16 mentions
56 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its strong optimization, delivering smooth graphics and gameplay across various mobile devices, including older models. While most players report a seamless experience, some have encountered minor issues with controller functionality and occasional stuttering, often linked to external factors like Bluetooth headphones. The touch controls are particularly well-received, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are optimized and smooth.”
- “It is very well optimized for mobile and has a good balance of exploration, questing, combat, and crafting along with a sense of humor.”
- “A very addictive loot-based crafting game, and beautifully optimized for touchscreens.”
- “Anyone else running into stuttering issues on the Note 5 today?”
- “Stuttering seems to be related to the cheap Bluetooth headphones I use.”
- “Only gripe I have is how long it takes the map to show up... don't know the optimization required for this but a mini map would help tons!”
character development
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Overall, character development in the game is praised for its diversity and ease of use, allowing for various play styles. Many reviewers highlight the depth of character development alongside engaging storylines and unique crafting systems, while a few note that it could be improved further. The combination of humor, interesting quests, and appealing character designs contributes to a well-rounded gaming experience.
- “The storyline is hilarious, the character development is easy to use and is diverse enough to make for multiple different styles.”
- “An incredible game, with a beautiful story, deep character development, and fun/addictive game mechanics.”
- “But I have to say this game is really well done, graphics, audio, character development, weapons, even the RNG for loot is all top notch!”
- “Only thing it lacks is character development.”
emotional
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments that evoke strong feelings such as laughter and tears, particularly during significant story events and character interactions. The heartfelt narrative and supportive in-game relationships resonate with users, making it a memorable experience that many consider worth the investment. Overall, the game successfully elicits a range of emotions, from joy to nostalgia, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.
- “It made me cry when Juicebox and the others were cheering for me when I defeated Hewgodoko. Thank you so much for this lovely game, an amazing story, and heart-touching conversations with everyone. Thank you again, developer; it's worth buying! 💙”
- “I laughed, I cried, I nostalgia'd pretty hard.”
- “Now this game is not only the best game I have ever had on anything (that includes PS4, Xbox One, PC, Android, iPhone, and a tablet), and I played the game all the way through, and the ending made me cry.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a lighthearted and whimsical art style, reminiscent of "Don't Starve," but with a more accessible difficulty level. Players appreciate the expansive world, engaging quests, and humorous design, which contribute to an enjoyable and immersive experience. The combination of crafting elements and random enhancements adds to the playful ambiance, making it a standout mobile game.
- “Easily the best mobile game; great atmosphere, huge world, and amazing equipment and quests.”
- “Love the atmosphere, the design, and the humor.”
- “Kind of like Don't Starve, but with less difficulty and more to make, with a bit of Diablo mixed in, as random enhancements can be added to stuff you craft (I got wood armor with fire resist!), and a more goofy atmosphere.”