Crawler
- April 16, 2021
- MZY Games
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Get on itch.io StoreAbout This Game Crawler is a modern / retro style Dungeon Crawler, you find yourself alone, inside an old castle. Pitch Black, you must pick up torches to find your way around, but the light only lasts so long,.. You hear evil groans all around, find something to fight back ... EXPLORE Explore the dungeon, fight differant enemys that protect their home while you find a way out,.. COMBAT Fi…
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Reviews
- The game features a neat atmospheric design with a pseudo-retro RPG tone, enhanced by good lighting and music.
- The combat system, torch mechanics, traps, and potions contribute to a thrilling and enjoyable experience.
- The game has potential for indie developers to create unique experiences, and some players appreciate its graphics style.
- The gameplay is often described as boring and mind-numbingly repetitive, with combat not being enjoyable.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor sound design, and a frustrating user experience, including issues with cursor control.
- There is a lack of content, with only two levels available, leading to a very short playtime and limited exploration.
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being repetitive and in need of improvement. However, some players appreciate how the music complements the lighting aesthetic, contributing to a pseudo-retro RPG atmosphere.
“The lighting aesthetic and music work well together to build a pseudo-retro RPG tone.”
“Sound design and music could be way, way, way better.”
“Music is repetitive too.”
“The lighting aesthetic and music work well together to build kind of a pseudo-retro RPG tone.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it visually appealing yet monotonous, while others appreciate the engaging combat system, torch mechanics, and various elements like traps and potions that contribute to a thrilling experience.
“The combat system, torch mechanics, traps, potions, and enemies make the overall experience both thrilling and enjoyable.”
“It looks nice, but the gameplay is mind-numbingly boring.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique pseudo-retro RPG style, enhanced by effective lighting aesthetics that complement the music. Players who appreciate indie development and this artistic approach are encouraged to support the game.
“The lighting aesthetic and music work well together to build a pseudo-retro RPG tone.”
“If you want to support indie devs and like the graphics style, get it.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as engaging and immersive, with users highlighting its charm as a "neat atmospheric little dungeon crawler." This suggests a well-crafted environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“A neat atmospheric little dungeon crawler.”
