Crawl Tactics
- December 8, 2022
- icefill
Get on Steam"Crawl Tactics" is a turn-based tactical RPG with roguelike elements, where you manage a party of adventurers and use the environment to your advantage to conquer procedurally generated dungeons. Customize your party with various skills and classes, and exploit traps and hazards to defeat vicious enemies. Explore a new dungeon each time, filled with perilous rooms and helpful NPCs, as you wield deadly weapons and powerful magic.
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Reviews
- The game offers deep tactical gameplay with a variety of character classes and build options, making battles engaging and strategic.
- Regular updates from the developers have significantly improved the game, adding new classes, abilities, and content that enhance the overall experience.
- The pixel art and environmental interactions are well-executed, contributing to a visually appealing and immersive tactical RPG experience.
- The starting classes are considered boring and lack excitement, which may deter players from fully engaging with the game.
- The game can be overly challenging, with some players feeling that the difficulty spikes are not always fair or satisfying.
- There are issues with the music and sound design, with some tracks being repetitive or uninspiring, which detracts from the overall atmosphere during combat.
- music16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as dull and uninspiring, particularly criticizing the battle music for failing to energize combat scenarios. Some reviewers speculate that the soundtrack may consist of free-use tracks, which contributes to its lackluster quality. Overall, the music detracts from the gameplay experience, leaving players feeling unengaged.
“The battle music is the most important music in any game that's mostly combat, like this one is.”
“But much of what was chosen is just bad, especially battle music, which puts me to sleep instead of getting me in the mood to fight.”
“Dull gameplay and a boring soundtrack.”
“Apparently, many people appreciate the depth... but meh starting classes, meh music, and dead turns just moving characters repeatedly kills the excitement for me.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines elements of randomly generated dungeon exploration and round-based isometric strategy, reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics, creating a satisfying experience. However, some players feel that the new mechanics do not enhance the fun and that much of the content is recycled from the previous game. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it may frustrate players with its reliance on punishing mechanics.
“The game mechanics feel satisfying.”
“This game is a combination of exploring randomly generated dungeons (collecting items, skills, magic, and gold) and the mechanics of Final Fantasy Tactics (round-based isometric strategy game).”
“And the quest mode adds a sort of Darkest Dungeon gameplay loop.”
“The quest mode adds a sort of Darkest Dungeon gameplay loop.”
“This game is a combination of exploring randomly generated dungeons (collecting items, skills, magic, and gold) and the mechanics of Final Fantasy Tactics (turn-based isometric strategy game).”
“I will remind myself to write a more in-depth review later, but I have no complaints about the core gameplay other than regretting my mistakes at later levels and losing a unit I liked.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been significantly enhanced with the addition of new classes, abilities, and a quest mode that introduces a gameplay loop reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, making the experience feel much more engaging and enjoyable compared to the initial release.
“The quest mode adds a sort of Darkest Dungeon gameplay loop, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The developers have added so much to this game, including many new classes, abilities, and a quest mode, making it feel twice as fun as the first time around.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features simple pixel graphics that are easy to engage with, complemented by well-executed sound design. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's accessibility and enjoyment.
“It is very easy to get into and the graphics and sound design are well done.”
“Simple pixel graphics.”
“Simple pixel graphics.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is essential for farming points to unlock additional builds, indicating that it becomes a necessary part of gameplay progression.
“At some point, you realize you should be farming points to unlock other builds.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have some bugs, but it benefits from regular updates that may improve its stability over time.
“Unfortunately still a little buggy, but gets regular updates, so that can change pretty quickly.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its procedural generation and diverse character options, allowing players to experience unique gameplay each time.
“There's a lot of replayability due to the procedural generation and character variability.”
“There's a lot of replayability due to the procedural generation and character variability.”
