Crimson Keep

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"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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Play Modes

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

+11

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

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 Negative
38%
24%
38%
The 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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is hindered by a frustrating hunger mechanic that players find unnecessary and poorly implemented, leading to frequent starvation and damage during early stages of the game. Many users feel this aspect detracts significantly from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable.
- “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!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction and labeling it as poor.
- “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.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is praised as great, enhancing the overall experience, though some players feel it contrasts with the poorly optimized hunger feature that detracts from gameplay.
- “The music is great and really enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, making each moment feel more intense.”
- “The variety in the music keeps the experience fresh and engaging throughout.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users note that the game offers significant replayability, which is a positive feature; however, this comes with certain trade-offs that may affect the overall experience.
- “This game offers immense replay value, allowing players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
- “The variety of choices and paths ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, the game encourages players to dive back in for new experiences.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for its stability, being described as buggy and plagued by repetitiveness, which detracts from the overall experience and fails to provide sufficient incentives for continued play.
- “The game is plagued by bugs that disrupt the experience, making it feel unfinished.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “The overall stability is poor, leading to frustrating moments that detract from the fun.”