- November 29, 2018
- Ben Rog-Wilhelm
Crimson Keep
A buggy Action RPG, that tries to be more than it needs to be, rife with repetitiveness and lack of incentivised play
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About
"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."











- The game has an original art style and interesting monster designs, showcasing the developers' hard work.
- It offers a decent amount of features, including weapon and spell collection, leveling up, and unique ult attacks.
- Some players found it fun to play in short bursts, appreciating the challenge it presents.
- The game suffers from a frustrating hunger mechanic, with food being scarce, leading to frequent starvation.
- There are significant bugs and crashes, particularly in later areas, which detract from the overall experience.
- The level design is repetitive and bland, with many areas feeling empty and lacking variety.
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique and quirky art style while others find them unappealing and lacking in quality. Although the cartoonish aesthetic is acknowledged, it does not fully compensate for the overall visual shortcomings noted by several users. Overall, while the graphics have their charm, they are often criticized for not meeting higher standards.
“I love the art style, and I can tell the devs put a lot of hard work into the project.”
“It's quite a quirky looking title, and the unusual aesthetics are what I liked most about it.”
“Graphics and audio are perfectly fine and have everything you need to change, including FOV.”
“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.”
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%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%