Crea
- June 9, 2016
- Siege Games
- 30h median play time
Get on Steam"Crea is a role-playing game with single-player, co-op, and PvP options for 2 players. Engage in action-packed combat as you level up, learn over 80 skills, and craft powerful gear. Explore expansive realms, defeat challenging monsters, and uncover the game's rich lore through extensive research and discovery."
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Reviews
- Unique RPG elements with a leveling system that enhances gameplay.
- Engaging crafting and research mechanics that add depth to item creation.
- Active developer who listens to community feedback and regularly updates the game.
- Bugs and performance issues, especially in multiplayer mode.
- Lack of content compared to similar games like Terraria and Starbound.
- Combat can feel clunky and unbalanced, with some bosses being too easy or poorly designed.
- gameplay230 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging due to its crafting and RPG mechanics, while others criticize it for being clunky, poorly balanced, and repetitive. Many players appreciate the familiar mechanics reminiscent of Terraria and Starbound, but express frustration over bugs, lack of polish, and a steep learning curve. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers hours of gameplay, it suffers from issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Terraria and Starbound players will find the core mechanics immediately familiar, and may be further impressed by the crafting mechanics that test one's skill and reasoning to the limits.”
“It's a bit like other building/crafting games like Terraria and Minecraft, but absolutely has its own unique identity and gameplay elements that set it apart from similar titles.”
“The gameplay itself may be a little bland at times but it shows insane potential; keep in mind it is in early access.”
“I really wanted to give this game a good rating, but the gameplay is downright boring and feels empty.”
“Like the others said, this game is really poorly balanced. The progression is terrible, the movement feels like the character is always slowed down, the customization is lacking, and it's way too linear with some ridiculous grinding. It's overall a bad game, even though I like games in this style. I'm usually fine with gameplay issues, but this one is just way too poorly made. It feels like an endless wait for something worth it to happen, and it never does.”
“Random instant death isn't gameplay; that's just screwing with the player.”
- music138 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its calming and beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, earning high ratings from some players. However, others criticize it for being repetitive, bland, and lacking variety, particularly in comparison to other games like Terraria. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by many, it also faces significant criticism for its execution and limited range.
“From the music to the art, it's a feast for the senses.”
“The atmosphere in the game is great, with some very nice music that fits the feel of the game, and the pixel graphics are stellar.”
“The soundtrack is put together so well, it is very relaxing and perfect for the game style.”
“This might seem to be a silly thing to start with, but my god the music in this game is the blandest, most boring OST I have ever heard.”
“It's tough to even call it music, honestly.”
“Tl;dr, the music in this game is below sub-par; it might as well not even be there.”
- graphics120 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its colorful and aesthetic pixel art style, often comparing it favorably to titles like Terraria and Starbound. However, several users report significant graphical glitches and performance issues that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they are marred by technical problems. Overall, the art style is considered beautiful and unique, but the game's graphical performance needs improvement to enhance playability.
“The atmosphere in the game is great, with some very nice music that fits the feel of the game, and the pixel graphics are stellar.”
“Very polished, a lot of crafting, interesting monsters with individual attack patterns, randomly generated dungeons with random modifiers, customization, very beautiful graphics and art style.”
“Also, the graphics are absolutely beautiful for a pixel game.”
“Its a fun game but there are so many glitches and graphics issues that make playing it just unbearable.”
“Graphics are a mess and gameplay just feels really clunky.”
“Cool game, but it has a lot of bugs with graphics on macOS.”
- grinding82 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game suffers from excessive and often tedious grinding, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the potential for cooperative grinding and the satisfaction of crafting, many find the progression slow and unbalanced, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the grinding feels unnecessary and serves to mask a lack of engaging content and clear goals within the game.
“Like the others said, this game is really poorly balanced. The progression is terrible, the movement feels like the character is always slowed down, the customization sucks, and it's way too linear with some ridiculous grinding. It's overall a bad game, even though I like games in this style and I'm usually fine with gameplay issues. This one is just way too poorly made; it feels like the developer just gave up on making it a nice experience. It feels like an endless wait for something worth it to happen, and it never does.”
“Progression felt promising at first, but hollow once you realize how little meat there actually is on the bone, and how grindy and time-consuming it is to get there. I like grindy games, but I am afraid this feels like it is grindy simply to hide the fact there isn't much else there. I was looking for another 'Terraria-like' game that has also had a fair amount of content with a plethora of unique and interesting weapons or abilities, and this isn't it, I'm afraid.”
“The fun in this game is locked behind pointless, boring, irritating grinding, and interrupted by minor annoyances that just start piling up to that last alt-f4.”
- story56 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as intriguing yet somewhat confusing, with players noting a lack of polish and clarity in its presentation. While some appreciate the gradual uncovering of lore through gameplay, others feel that access to the story could be improved for a more rewarding experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a unique aspect that adds depth, especially in comparison to similar games like Terraria and Starbound.
“Crea is a gorgeous game with a rich storyline and interesting mechanics.”
“Crafting feels more satisfying and there's some very nice attention to the backstory, making Crea feel more like an RPG.”
“Another plus is that this game actually has a story, unlike Terraria.”
“Storyline is a bit confusing, as there is basically no tutorial, so I have to figure out most of how the game works by myself.”
“Not sure if there's a story or not.”
“I am not asking for a storyline, but I would like to have a better way to access the lore of the game in a rewarding and satisfying way.”
- stability54 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting numerous glitches, crashes, and graphical issues, particularly at higher resolutions like 4K. While some users have noted improvements and fewer bugs over time, others still experience significant gameplay interruptions, especially in multiplayer mode. Overall, the game is seen as needing further polish and stability enhancements, with some players suggesting it still feels like an early access title.
“Runs great on my old machine.”
“I have not yet encountered any bugs and it runs great on my system that was built ~ 2 years ago.”
“The game is fine, no glitches found whatsoever.”
“It's a fun game, but there are so many glitches and graphics issues that make playing it just unbearable.”
“The game overall is pretty good, but it should still be in early access as it is buggy and lacks polish.”
“Clicking on the resolution or on create world crashes and/or freezes the system, requiring you to force quit the application.”
- optimization36 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, including frequent FPS drops and stuttering, particularly on lower-end systems. However, there are reports of recent updates improving performance, and some users have noted that the game runs smoothly under certain conditions. Overall, while the developers are actively working on optimization, the game still has a way to go before it reaches a satisfactory level of performance for all players.
“It's terrifyingly well-optimized, and my frames never dipped under 60, even when a horde of monsters was on-screen, or I was fighting bosses that were throwing out numerous particle effects.”
“I am now glad to say that the developers have finally fixed it and, from what I've read, have been working towards improving performance further!”
“Performance was greatly increased over weekly update #23, however.”
“The game is very badly optimized. I can run The Witcher 3 on 4K with the highest settings at 60fps, but this game falls down to 50 many times. The setting 'power management mode' has to be set to max performance, even though I shouldn't have to since this is a very small game. It's a shame that developers don't know how to code these days; it's all about those runtime issues, but developers are too bad and greedy.”
“It's an indie developer, so I guess it's okay, but it's not really an excuse to not know how to code entirely by yourself without any runtime or game maker. The problem here is that the game is not optimized at all, and that's annoying as hell.”
“The game isn't totally optimized yet, and there are performance issues that include massive drops in fps that happen periodically.”
- replayability18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players praising the game for its extensive gameplay and RPG elements that enhance replay value, while others criticize it for lacking depth and offering minimal replayability. Several users noted that certain mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading to boredom and a feeling of superficiality. Overall, the consensus suggests that while some aspects can provide replayability, many players find it limited or non-existent.
“This game is great; it has hours upon hours of gameplay and a great amount of replayability with amazing pixel art.”
“+ RPG system added an innovation in the 2D sandbox genre (lots of skills, leveling, adds replayability).”
“Again, this is another example of game mechanics that slow the game down a little bit, add some challenge, depth, replayability, discovery, and... fun!”
“The only unfortunate thing is that the replayability is a bit diminished in this game compared to other similar games.”
“It has 0 replayability.”
“Game play is pretty superficial at best, much worse than some free online web games with almost zero replayability.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, particularly through amusing bugs that lead to funny screenshots and entertaining multiplayer interactions during boss fights. However, the repetitive crafting minigame is seen as a downside, as it detracts from the overall fun despite its initial comedic appeal.
“Hilariously fun for multiplayer and tons of player-to-player skill interactions that make boss fights more interesting!”
“Also, sometimes the bugs make for hilarious screenshots (take a look at mine).”
“This is funny.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with reviewers suggesting it feels like a desperate cash grab lacking any real potential or quality. Many users noted a lack of effective marketing, indicating that the developers may not be adequately promoting the game to attract a wider audience.
“I'd call this a cash grab, but this is worse than a cash grab; cash grabs at least have the decency of not showing any potential.”
“It feels like the devs need to spread the word that the game exists, or that they need to get around to some legit advertisements or something; I only heard of this game when Steam recommended it to me for all my hours of Terraria.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, featuring stellar pixel graphics and a fitting musical score that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight how the music complements the game's feel, contributing to an immersive environment.
“The atmosphere in the game is great, with some very nice music that fits the feel of the game, and the pixel graphics are stellar.”
“The music rounds out the atmosphere.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional reactions to the game's mechanics, particularly frustration and disappointment when their efforts lead to failure, such as losing progress due to irreversible autosaves. This can result in a lack of emotional connection to the items they create, as the time invested feels wasted, leading to feelings of anger and dissatisfaction. Overall, the emotional experience is heavily influenced by the game's design choices that can trap players in their failures.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game excels in character development, offering a strong sense of growth through its leveling and talent systems, which users find more engaging compared to similar titles. Despite some shortcomings in other areas, the focus on character progression is a standout feature.
