Crimson Hell

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In "Crimson Hell," play as Sae Yabe, a journalism student searching for her missing sister and uncovering the truth behind strange disappearances in Japan. An ominous force in an abandoned school leads to a horror-filled journey, where Sae faces terrifying creatures and her worst fears. Explore vast areas and use notes from her sister and friend to solve the mystery before vanishing like others.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The artwork, voice acting, and level design are well-executed, showcasing a lot of love and care in the game's aesthetics.
The game has a captivating atmosphere and an interesting narrative direction, particularly in the school sections.
For a student project, Crimson Hell exceeds expectations with its smooth gameplay and engaging content.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including inventory glitches and a lack of save points, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Enemy AI and animations feel awkward and unpolished, detracting from the overall immersion.
The story can be hard to follow, and some areas appear unfinished, which may confuse players.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Crimson Hell" are praised for their artistic direction, well-designed user interface, and high frame rates, showcasing a lot of care in the game's aesthetic and level design. However, players have reported issues such as stuttering graphics, bugs affecting gameplay, and a lack of save options, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these technical flaws, the game's visual appeal and narrative integration are highlighted as strong points.
- “Crimson Hell is a great example of all the right things that should go into a game regarding its artwork, voice acting, 3D assets, and level design.”
- “I can tell that a lot of love and care went into the themes and aesthetics of the game, and seeing each section unfold as more of the story was uncovered and Sae's journey came to its resolution from the school to the shrine was worth the wait.”
- “The game moves well, the music is nice, the art style and graphics are really well done, and it actually runs above 100 fps, which is always a plus.”
- “The whole time I was playing, the graphics were stuttering (no vsync option) and a few bugs such as the red cloth mission that causes everything you examine to refer to the red cloth, but other than that it was okay.”
- “The art style of the game and narrative direction is interesting.”
- “The overall direction of the art style, user interface, and audio are what carry this game and what catches the eye of everyone who wants to play it.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for significant issues, including a game-breaking bug that prevents players from interacting with inventory items and a lack of save functionality, which severely detracts from the overall experience. While some aspects of the core gameplay could have been acceptable, these critical flaws overshadow any potential enjoyment. Overall, the design and programming require substantial improvement to enhance the game's mechanics and flow.
- “Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.”
- “It was free, but the game-breaking bug of not being able to click on inventory items and having no saves at all in the game killed the mood for me to go on. Besides that, the game had some decent core gameplay elements.”
- “Whoever worked on the design and programming aspect of the mechanics and game flow should definitely give this a once over or work on their talents more in the future.”
- “There's just a lot of issues with the gameplay.”
- “After some gameplay, I found a few bugs.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as nice and complementing the overall experience, though some users express frustration over copyright issues on platforms like YouTube. Additionally, there is a desire for a soundtrack release, indicating that players appreciate the music enough to want to listen to it outside of the game.
- “The game moves well, the music is nice, the art style and graphics are really well done, and it actually runs above 100 fps, which is always a plus.”
- “There are no save points, which kind of sucks, and the music is copyrighted on YouTube, which also sucks.”
- “Music?”
- “Gonna need the soundtrack.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's story is rich in themes and aesthetics, with a satisfying resolution to the protagonist Sae's journey from the school to the shrine, though it unfolds quickly and can be difficult to follow. Despite some technical issues like graphics stuttering and bugs, players appreciate the care put into the narrative.
- “I can tell that a lot of love and care went into the themes and aesthetics of the game, and seeing each section unfold as more of the story was uncovered and Sae's journey came to its resolution from the school to the shrine was worth the wait.”
- “The story is brought onto the player rather quickly and is fairly hard to follow.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as delightfully spooky and fantastic, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “Delightfully spooky and very atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for stuttering graphics and the absence of a vsync option, leading to a less smooth experience. Additionally, players have reported bugs, such as a mission-related issue that causes incorrect references during gameplay. Overall, while there are notable issues, some players found the experience acceptable despite these drawbacks.
- “The whole time I was playing, the graphics were stuttering (no VSync option) and a few bugs such as the red cloth mission that causes everything you examine to refer to the red cloth.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, a lack of save points, and problematic inventory management, which frustrate players and hinder progress. Despite the appealing art, these technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
- “The art is so good, but the janky gameplay, lack of save points, and inventory glitches are a real pain. How do you even finish this if it glitches out and you have no save?”