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Crashlands

A more story-driven take on the gather & build genre, Crashlands wears its inspirations boldly, but gets away with it.
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83%Game Brain Score
story, humor
grinding, stability
93% User Score Based on 4,365 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 14 reviews

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Crashlands is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans and was released on January 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 4,365 reviews
story266 positive mentions
grinding85 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 purchase.
  • Controls can be frustrating, especially during combat, leading to unresponsive actions.
  • The game can become repetitive and grindy, particularly in the later stages.
  • Crashes and bugs, especially related to cloud saves and map loading, can disrupt gameplay.
  • story
    530 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Crashlands is widely praised for its humor, engaging characters, and quirky narrative, providing a delightful backdrop to the gameplay. Players appreciate the vast amount of content, including numerous quests and side missions, though some express frustration with unclear quest objectives and the grindy nature of certain tasks. Overall, the combination of a compelling storyline and entertaining dialogue contributes to a rich gaming experience that keeps players invested for hours.

    • “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 amount of story is flabbergasting, and there is the perfect balance between resource-gathering and quest-fulfillment; the search for resources never feels like a drag.”
    • “The storyline has no depth and the game as a whole feels soulless.”
    • “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 quests are confusing and the individual stories unengaging.”
  • humor
    377 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its quirky, clever dialogue and amusing character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the lighthearted tone and the absence of crude humor, making it accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience. Overall, the game's witty writing and comedic elements contribute significantly to its charm and replayability, making it a standout title in the mobile RPG genre.

    • “Vast open world, lots of story, hilarious quirky humor that is not crude (thank you!!).”
    • “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 between our favorite space trucker and all the funny characters is on point.”
    • “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
    314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Crashlands is generally praised for its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and humorous storytelling, 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 intuitive design and the depth of content available, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.

    • “Great gameplay that is fun and challenging.”
    • “The gameplay is very addictive and doesn't feel like work as with a lot of games.”
    • “The gameplay, dialogue, and characters are all amazing.”
    • “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.”
    • “Turns into a grind after an hour of gameplay, quests and crafting is repetitive, and all you really do is click on stuff, like tap games.”
  • graphics
    178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and charming art style, with many users highlighting the colorful, cartoonish visuals and smooth performance. While some players find the graphics to be merely decent or not their preferred aesthetic, the overall consensus is that the visuals complement the engaging gameplay and humorous writing, making for an enjoyable experience. However, a few critiques mention issues like blurriness and the need for better optimization in certain areas.

    • “The graphics artwork is gorgeous, the dialog and humor is hilarious, and all in all it's one of the best games I've played.”
    • “The graphics are incredible, the controls are easy to use, and the gameplay is so much fun and hilarious too!”
    • “The graphics are top notch.”
    • “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
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no ads, no in-app purchases, and no pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to enjoy a full gaming experience without interruptions or additional costs. Reviewers appreciate the upfront payment structure, which provides access to extensive content without the typical mobile game pitfalls of microtransactions and ad bombardment. Overall, the absence of monetization pressures enhances the enjoyment and immersion of the gameplay.

    • “There are no in-app purchases, no ads, and hours of content that makes you feel like you're making progress when you play.”
    • “No microtransactions, no greed... just a fun game.”
    • “No in-game purchases, just a real, pure gaming experience with wonderful design, writing, and gameplay mechanics.”
    • “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
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which can be both enjoyable and tedious depending on the player's perspective. While many players appreciate the resource gathering and crafting mechanics, some find the repetitive nature of grinding to be overwhelming, particularly in the later stages of the game. Overall, the grinding aspect is a defining feature that can enhance or detract from the experience, depending on individual preferences.

    • “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.”
    • “Very quickly turns into a repetitive grinding game.”
    • “The game has a lot of content, but unfortunately a lot of it is very grindy, especially the end game.”
  • music
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, comical, and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the game's humor and vibrant art style, with many expressing a desire to listen to it outside of the game. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and addictiveness.

    • “I love the music, the intro, and the gameplay is fun, with a great, comical storyline.”
    • “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!”
    • “Just darkness and music 'crash' lands.”
    • “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.”
  • stability
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when transitioning between biomes or using certain controls. However, others report a smooth experience with no bugs or glitches, highlighting that performance can vary significantly across different devices. Overall, while many enjoy the game, the presence of bugs and stability issues remains a concern for several users.

    • “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
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying its depth, engaging story, and various modes that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some users note that certain aspects, like the limited variability in playthroughs and grinding mechanics, can detract from the overall replay value. Despite these criticisms, the game remains addictive and offers substantial content, making it appealing for repeated play.

    • “It's very thorough, very detailed, and has very good replay value.”
    • “I've got 75+ hours clocked since there is a lot of replayability through the story, creative, and hard-core modes.”
    • “Flawless control, intuitive design, great humor, offline playability, fantastic replayability, and zero in-app purchases.”
    • “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
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its strong optimization, delivering smooth graphics and gameplay across various mobile devices, including older models. While most users 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!”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of joy, nostalgia, and heartfelt interactions that evoke tears and laughter. The couch co-op feature is praised as a significant improvement, enhancing the overall experience. Despite some technical issues, the game's story and character interactions leave a lasting impact, making it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

    • “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). I played the game all the way through, and the ending made me cry.”
  • character development
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highly praised for its depth and uniqueness, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging storylines, humorous dialogues, and well-crafted character designs, which enhance the immersive gameplay. Overall, the combination of strong character development and appealing aesthetics makes it a standout title.

    • “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!”
    • “Funny conversations and character design, along with a slew of interesting quests smartly dished out to players.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I was disappointed with the character development; it seemed rushed and underexplored.”
    • “The choices you make don't seem to impact character growth in any meaningful way.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its expansive world, engaging design, and humorous elements, creating an enjoyable experience reminiscent of titles like "Don't Starve" and "Diablo." Players appreciate the blend of crafting and random enhancements, which contribute to a vibrant and immersive environment.

    • “Easily the best mobile game with a great atmosphere, huge world, 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 create, mixed with a bit of Diablo, as random enhancements can be added to the items you craft (I got wood armor with fire resist!), all set in a more goofy atmosphere.”
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20h Median play time
26h Average play time
28h Main story
67h Completionist
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Crashlands is a casual role playing game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Crashlands is available on Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, iPhone, Windows and others.

The main story can be completed in around 28 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 67 hours to finish. On average players spend around 26 hours playing Crashlands.

Crashlands was released on January 21, 2016.

Crashlands was developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans.

Crashlands has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Crashlands is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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