Crimson Keep
- November 29, 2018
- Ben Rog-Wilhelm
A buggy Action RPG, that tries to be more than it needs to be, rife with repetitiveness and lack of incentivised play
Get on Steam"Crimson Keep is a first-person, action RPG with permadeath and randomly generated areas. Fight monsters, scavenge for resources, and delve into an ever-changing labyrinth. Choose from multiple classes, each with unique abilities, and contend with cursed items and hunger."
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Reviews
- The game has a unique art style and atmosphere that many players appreciate.
- There are interesting enemy designs and a variety of items to collect, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- The music and some voice acting are well-received, contributing to the overall experience.
- The combat mechanics are poorly designed, making the game feel frustrating and unbalanced.
- The hunger mechanic is overly punishing, with scarce food resources leading to frequent deaths.
- The graphics and level design are considered low quality, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and effort put in by the developers, while others find them unappealing and lacking quality. The cartoonish aesthetic is acknowledged, but many feel it does not compensate for the overall visual shortcomings and technical issues present in the game.
“I love the art style, and I can tell the developers put a lot of hard work into the project.”
“The graphics are unappealing.”
“The graphics aren't that great, but if it's aiming for a more cartoonish style, then fair enough, it's alright.”
“Instead of using randomization in effective ways, it just prolongs its runtime with padding, terrible visuals, and audio issues.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by an unnecessary hunger mechanic that many players find frustrating, as food is scarce and leads to frequent deaths, particularly in the early stages of the game. While the game has some appealing elements, this mechanic detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“The game also has an unnecessary hunger mechanic.”
“While this game has some attraction to it, it has a pointless hunger mechanic that makes it unplayable for me, as food is so uncommon to find. I found myself regularly starving to death in the first two dungeons!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's atmosphere, describing it as enjoyable and engaging despite its challenging nature. Many feel it is underrated, highlighting that the immersive experience adds to the overall fun, especially considering its low price point.
“I started playing around 2 hours ago, and while the game is definitely challenging, I really enjoy its atmosphere. You should give it a try! I think this game is unfairly underrated. It's hard to get the hang of, but it's fun, and for a game I bought for about 3€ on sale, I'm really happy with it.”
“The atmosphere in this game is absolutely captivating. It draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of a living, breathing world.”
“Every detail contributes to the immersive atmosphere, making each moment feel unique and engaging. It's a truly enchanting experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization has been widely criticized, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction and labeling it as poor or inadequate.
“The optimization is garbage!”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I constantly experience lag and frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, adding a great atmosphere to the dungeon crawler experience. However, some players feel that the overall gameplay is hindered by an poorly optimized hunger feature.
“The music is great and really enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the gameplay and keeps me engaged.”
“The music adds a fantastic layer to the experience, making every moment feel more intense.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its stability, being described as buggy and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience and fails to provide sufficient motivation for continued play.
“The game is plagued by constant crashes and bugs that ruin the experience.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that made it nearly unplayable at times.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I often find myself frustrated and unable to progress.”
Critic Reviews
Crimson Keep PS4 Review
A buggy Action RPG, that tries to be more than it needs to be, rife with repetitiveness and lack of incentivised play
36%Crimson Keep Review
Crimson Keep does a terrible job of recapturing dungeon crawler magic. Instead of using randomization in effective ways, it just prolongs its runtime with padding, terrible visuals, and audio issues.
35%Review: Crimson Keep
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