Crimson Snow

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 411 reviews
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In Crimson Snow, survive a Christmas night stalked by a supernatural being while trying to escape with your girlfriend. Your choices and actions determine your fate in this story-driven horror game set in a festively decorated yet menacing house. Uncover the secrets of your past before they destroy you.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 411 reviews
story61 positive mentions
optimization6 negative mentions
  • The game features a compelling story with multiple endings influenced by player choices, enhancing replayability.
  • The atmosphere is well-crafted with excellent graphics and sound design, creating a genuinely creepy experience.
  • The jump scares are effectively placed and not overused, contributing to a tense and engaging gameplay experience.
  • The game is quite short, typically taking around 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • There are reports of performance issues and bugs, including optimization problems that can affect gameplay.
  • The AI behavior can be predictable, which may reduce the challenge and tension during stealth sections.
  • story92 mentions

    The game's story has received a mix of praise and criticism, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative, intriguing twists, and multiple endings that enhance replayability. While some found the plot basic or thin, others highlighted its effectiveness in creating a tense atmosphere and delivering unexpected jump scares. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, appealing to both horror fans and those looking for a unique narrative experience.

    • “The story is solid, so it keeps you entertained throughout. The environments are detailed, the graphics are great, and the voice acting is surprisingly good given the low-budget nature of the game.”
    • “The story intrigued me from start to end, and I actually felt a sense of tense atmosphere from start to finish.”
    • “The narrative will keep you playing as the idea of the story is really cool.”
    • “The plot is very basic and the voice acting is fair at best, but good for a Christmas time playthrough.”
    • “The story is very basic with some dialogue options that will have an effect on the game's ending; it's not too deep but it's serviceable.”
    • “The only negative part was, it really didn't have much of a backstory to the villain.”
  • graphics57 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising their quality, detail, and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some users noted issues with optimization and frame rate drops on certain setups, the majority found the visuals stunning, particularly for an indie title, contributing significantly to the immersive horror experience. Overall, the graphics are consistently rated highly, often achieving scores of 8/10 or higher.

    • “But the atmosphere, the visuals, the music, it's all amazing, and it makes it so much worth playing.”
    • “The graphics and sound design are excellent here, helping to add to the atmosphere.”
    • “The voice acting overall was superb, story was well written, and the graphics are gorgeous.”
    • “I experienced constant frame rate drops when turning and moving using an RTX 3080 and i9 processor no matter what I changed the very few graphic settings to.”
    • “The first one my PC has meets the requirements of the minimum specification, but the game is still running on low FPS although I just got the minimum graphics settings.”
    • “While I really like the idea, the level design and the graphics, this can't be considered a finished game.”
  • gameplay47 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by simple mechanics, primarily focusing on stealth and basic puzzles, which some players found engaging while others criticized it for being repetitive and limiting. The graphics received high praise, enhancing the overall experience, but the gameplay's straightforward nature and short length left some players wanting more depth. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable moments and frustrating limitations, making it a polarizing aspect of the game.

    • “It's a stellar game with a good premise and nice mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is predominantly stealth sections with a cool little boss battle at the end, both of which I think were done well and I enjoyed them; nothing ground-breaking in this regard but I still found the gameplay engaging and fun enough.”
    • “Voice acting on point, gameplay was fire, jump scares were scary overall 10/10!!!”
    • “The gameplay is highly repetitive and predictable, which is not fun.”
    • “Overall, highly limiting gameplay makes this game a very shallow and unsatisfying experience, unfortunately.”
    • “However, after the introduction part, the overly limiting gameplay ruins everything.”
  • atmosphere42 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive visuals, sound design, and effective use of jump scares, creating a tense and spooky experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke a strong sense of claustrophobia and dread, particularly in its Christmas-themed setting, which enhances the overall horror experience. Overall, the attention to detail in the environment and audio contributes significantly to the game's atmospheric success.

    • “The atmosphere, the visuals, the music, it's all amazing, and it makes it so much worth playing.”
    • “The atmosphere is spooky, jumpscares aren't overused, it all feels well thought out.”
    • “The atmosphere and design of the house was really well done.”
    • “Not all is crimson news: the graphics for an indie studio are decent and detailed enough, and the sound effects are the best part as they pull the most weight in creating the dreaded and claustrophobic atmosphere.”
    • “Accompanied by the immersive sound design and eerie ambience, it brings together a familiar yet unsettling atmosphere that suspends the immersion in this Christmas horror setting.”
  • music15 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and thematic depth, effectively blending festive elements with dark undertones that enhance the horror experience. Reviewers highlight the impeccable sound design, noting how well-timed musical cues contribute to tension and immersion, making it a standout feature that complements the game's visuals and overall ambiance. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, elevating the gameplay and leaving a lasting impression on players.

    • “But the atmosphere, the visuals, the music, it's all amazing, and it makes it so much worth playing.”
    • “The festive music and environment drowned out by absolutely insane and evil undertones left a very, very rich aftertaste for this game.”
    • “The sound design was impeccable; the darkened, minored versions of popular Christmas songs was just the icing on the cake.”
    • “Atmosphere and music were very well themed for the holidays while maintaining the horror.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance on high-end systems, while others report significant frame drops and poor performance even on minimum requirements. Many users have noted specific areas that could benefit from optimization improvements, particularly during interactions with certain objects. Overall, while some players find the game playable with adjustments, others consider it one of the worst optimized games they've encountered.

    • “Played well with no crashes and no real performance issues that affected gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are good, the controls and performance are good, and the voice acting is good.”
    • “Maybe the developers can improve the performance in certain areas of the game, especially when interacting with objects that have red painted hand markings, since there are some frame drops.”
    • “Maybe the developers can improve the performance in certain areas of the game (namely when you have to interact with objects that have red painted hand markings) since there are some frame drops.”
    • “This is easily one of the worst optimized games I have ever played.”
    • “Horrible optimization despite playing on the minimum requirements; I have a GT 1030 and the FPS on 1024x768 lowest is barely 15 FPS.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game offers notable replayability through multiple dialogue choices that lead to different endings, with players able to experience four distinct outcomes. While some find the game short and repetitive, others appreciate the ability to explore various paths within a concise playtime of about an hour to an hour and a half. Overall, the replayability is considered a positive aspect, especially given the game's low price point.

    • “The game also has replayability in that you can make different dialogue choices, affecting your ending.”
    • “Not too terribly long so it doesn't overstay its welcome but gives it a good bit of replayability to get different endings and choices.”
    • “It's a short game, you should be able to get it done anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half, but that's levied by the fact that there's 4 endings you can get from taking different dialogue choices, so some nice replayability there.”
    • “The game is not replayable; it's too boring, repetitive, and slow-paced for replaying.”
    • “There's a little replayability with multiple endings (4, I believe), so I'd say this is a solid 7/10 and well worth the price.”
    • “It's short but has plenty of replayability.”
  • stability6 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with most players reporting smooth performance and minimal glitches. While some users noted minor bugs, such as characters getting stuck, these did not significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Players appreciated the game's ability to run well on various platforms, including Linux with Proton Experimental.

    • “Played on Linux using Proton Experimental, the game works and runs great. The graphics are assets, but thanks to the way the developers have used them, it's not so noticeable. The house/map is not a default asset and has been remapped to look and feel very different.”
    • “The gameplay is kind of hide and seek; you hide, the girl seeks. It's a puzzle-like horror game. The only strange thing I found was that you cannot run in this game, so it's more about hiding and stealth than running away.”
    • “It's not a hard game to play once you figure out the girl's pattern. The game takes about an hour or more to complete the first time around.”
    • “There are some buggy parts, I would say, but it didn't really annoy me.”
    • “I liked this game; I mean, I escaped death more times than I can count because of the glitches, but I enjoyed the story.”
    • “Little buggy (a baddie got stuck on a door and wouldn't look at me for one), but still a solid scare game.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by its absurd and over-the-top elements, such as a comically inept villain and exaggerated death scenes that elicit laughter. Players also find amusement in the game's janky mechanics, like the hair physics, and the unexpected enjoyment derived from jump scares, contributing to a lighthearted experience despite its brevity. Overall, the humor adds a quirky charm to the gameplay.

    • “The evil lady in the game is hilariously stupid, and if you get killed by her, you see a ridiculous screaming scene of her in your face while she eats/kills you.”
    • “Funny story, I didn't even realize I bought this game when I found it in my library and decided to play it. I thought it was one of those free games you find sometimes that are like student projects or something... turns out I did buy it.”
    • “Janky hair physics are pretty funny, and the game itself is very short; I beat it in about 1.5 hours.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised for its wholesome and warm narrative, making it particularly appealing for those who appreciate emotionally resonant stories, though it may be intense for more sensitive players.

    • “Absolutely recommended for those with a weak heart; it's such a wholesome and warm story about a couple.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character design is praised for its quality, indicating that the visual representation of the character contributes positively to the overall perception of character development.

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