Crazy Flasher Series 2021
- February 24, 2021
- Andy Law
Get on SteamThe Crazy Flasher Series 2021 on Steam is a collection of classic flash games packed by their author, Andy Law. Each game features action-packed fighting and shooting gameplay, with the later games introducing drivable vehicles and a wider range of weapons. Controls vary between games but generally include movements, attacks, jumps, special abilities, and weapon selection.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game brings back a strong sense of nostalgia, reminding players of their childhood experiences with Flash games.
- Despite its flaws, the collection offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, particularly with Crazy Flasher 3 being highlighted as a standout title.
- The price for the collection is very affordable, making it an attractive option for fans of the original games.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, with frequent crashes, bugs, and low frame rates, making it difficult to play smoothly.
- Many games in the collection have subpar English translations and lack the original soundtrack, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Players have reported issues with saving progress, as well as limitations in screen resolution and fullscreen options.
- music20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been altered from the original versions, likely due to copyright issues, which has left some players feeling nostalgic for the original tracks. While the new soundtrack is generally well-received, many users express disappointment over the changes, noting that the new compositions do not fully capture the essence of the originals. Overall, the music aspect of the port has received mixed feedback, with hopes for improvements in future updates.
“They are still good, but I also miss the original music.”
“I understand the originals had unlicensed copyright music, so it makes sense not to include them here; still sad.”
“I understand the originals had unlicensed copyright music, so it makes sense not to include them here, still sad.”
“The menu music and some of the combat music are different from the flash version I used to play!”
“But honestly, this 'port' is very poorly done. The resolution is 800x600 and it cannot be changed, the music is not the same, although it is probably to avoid copyright. I hope it improves in several aspects in the future since this saga was very loved in my childhood and it saddens me that it hasn't aged that well.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance drops when there are many enemies or explosives on screen. Many feel that the collection is poorly optimized compared to similar games available online, lacking improvements in performance and resolution. Overall, the nostalgia factor is overshadowed by the game's technical shortcomings.
“Good for the nostalgia, but it feels like the games haven't been touched at all, and you can find them online with better performance and higher resolution.”
“Too many explosives or enemies on screen at the same time, and performance drops hard.”
“Too many explosives or enemies on screen at the same time and performance drops hard.”
“This collection is even less optimized than those you can find on random websites.”
“I really do like this game but the optimization is so bad.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, particularly in the early levels and story mode, but it suffers from unbalanced ammo placements and poor balancing issues. While the game is visually solid and free of glitches, many users express dissatisfaction with the overall gameplay experience.
“Gameplay is a lot of fun in the first row levels and story mode as well.”
“Gameplay is a lot of fun.”
“Pretty poor gameplay, crappy balancing.”
“This game looks solid and isn't glitchy, but gameplay is really crappy.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game features a story mode that is generally considered enjoyable, alongside a deathmatch mode focused on earning money prizes. However, players have noted that certain weapons are not naturally found in the story mode and must be purchased from a shop, which can detract from the overall experience.
“Story mode is fine.”
“Other than that, gameplay is a lot of fun in the first row levels and story mode as well.”
“Sadly, you can't find some weapons in the story mode naturally; you can only buy them from the shop if you want to use them.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous glitches reported, some of which are game-breaking and necessitate restarting levels. Users also note that playing in fullscreen exacerbates these issues, and the overall port is described as poorly executed, with a fixed low resolution and missing content. Many hope for future improvements, as the game does not meet the expectations set by its nostalgic value.
“This game is quite filled with glitches; some are game-breaking and require you to restart the level.”
“Extremely glitchy; playing in fullscreen causes additional glitches too.”
“This 'port' is very poorly done. The resolution is 800x600 and cannot be changed. The music is not the same, probably to avoid copyright. When starting the game, there is a menu with games from 2 to 5, and some games are missing, like Runner X. Unfortunately, when starting any game, it gets quite buggy and feels like playing a flash game, only the music changes. I hope it can be improved in several aspects in the future, as this saga was very loved in my childhood, and it saddens me that it hasn't aged well.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-designed but are considered dated, evoking a sense of nostalgia for some players. Many users express a desire for next-gen graphics, noting that the game retains its original visuals with minimal updates.
“Mostly great design, dated visuals, sure, but has a nostalgic feel.”
“Next-gen graphics for this game, please!”
“The game still has the original graphics; nothing much has changed, and it even includes Crazy Flasher 2 to 6!”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while grinding can allow you to overcome challenges, it often feels unnecessary and unfulfilling, particularly in the less engaging 2nd and 3rd row deathmatch levels. Additionally, some late-game levels are criticized for their tedious and poorly designed gameplay.
“You can beat everything with huge grinding, but it's not worth it; almost all of those 2nd and 3rd row deathmatch levels suck.”
“Near the end, though, some levels have tedious, boring, and lazy design sadly.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, recalling it as a source of tears and nostalgia from their childhood. This sentiment highlights the game's ability to evoke deep feelings and resonate with players on a personal level.
“The same game made me cry when I was a kid.”
