Crimson Light

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Crimson Light is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Nandee and was released on June 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A peaceful, isolated village turns into one girl's nightmare as she awakens from her slumber to find herself separated from her beloved sister.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Crimson Light features an intriguing story that keeps players engaged and invested in the characters.
The game successfully creates a creepy atmosphere with effective sound design and dynamic lighting.
As a free game, it offers a decent experience with multiple endings and a compelling narrative that encourages players to explore.

The game suffers from technical issues, including glitches and confusing mechanics that can frustrate players.
Many aspects of the gameplay, such as the controls and item usefulness, feel underdeveloped and can detract from the overall experience.
The visuals and overall quality are often criticized as being low effort, typical of RPG Maker asset flips, which may turn off potential players.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's story is described as intriguing and well-structured, effectively engaging players with its unique and abstract elements. While some aspects may be confusing or feel incomplete, particularly after key reveals, the overall storytelling keeps players hooked and eager for the sequel. The narrative successfully sets the stage for future developments, making it a compelling experience, especially for a free game.
- “The storyline was tremendously well put together, especially for a free game.”
- “For a free game, you really cannot go wrong with this, and I'm actually eager to play the follow-up game which is only a couple of dollars, and am hoping it lives up to its good storytelling because it did have me entranced with it.”
- “In general, the game is really well made and the story is intriguing.”
- “Without spoiling too much, it's a pretty basic story that opens up to a lot more intrigue and mystery, and sets the stage nicely as a prequel to the next game: Crimson Shift.”
- “There wasn't much about the story that felt convoluted or a stretch, but one thing that was slightly confusing was after a certain reveal, the reason for certain things doesn't make sense.”
- “Other than that, the story takes us to the end and I feel like I didn't understand everything there is about it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for its low-quality visuals typical of RPG Maker titles, but it manages to maintain engagement through the introduction of new mechanics and story elements that refresh the experience. Additionally, the game effectively creates a creepy atmosphere, with a well-implemented panic mechanic and usable items enhancing the overall play.
- “It has a really creepy atmosphere and the panic mechanic works really well, along with the usable items.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “Just as it starts to feel like it is losing steam, a new mechanic or story element is dropped, re-invigorating the game.”
- “It has a really creepy atmosphere and the panic mechanic works really well, along with the usable items and such.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its eerie atmosphere, effectively enhanced by a panic mechanic and the strategic use of items, contributing to an immersive and tense experience.
- “It has a really creepy atmosphere, and the panic mechanic works really well, along with the usable items.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its haunting world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a tense atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, and lack of full HD support or customization options, which may disappoint dedicated modern PC gamers.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”