Crimson Trigger

About Crimson Trigger

Crimson Trigger is a single player platformer game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by AT The Gate Team and was released on January 30, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Crimson Trigger, recruit! Embark on an important mission through the fantasy world of diverse landscapes in platforming style . Become stronger as you battle against the tyranny of the Marshal and his followers. Are you brave enough to bring down his White Crow Empire and avenge your loved one?

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77%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Offers character choice with different skills and ability customization.
Features well-drawn art, 3D models, and a fitting soundtrack.
Gameplay combines platforming and RPG elements with challenging difficulty and replayability.

Controls feel floaty and clunky with problematic dash and wall climbing mechanics.
Contains frustrating level design with sudden perils and cheap deaths due to limited visibility and enemy placement.
Lacks in polish with glitches, no volume or control remapping options, and a weak or melodramatic story that cannot be skipped.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The story is generally seen as somewhat engaging but inconsistent, with some players finding it touching and different from typical tropes, while others view it as melodramatic or lacking depth. It features interesting characters and visuals but suffers from abrupt pacing and insufficient backstory, which may detract from the overall narrative experience. Fans more interested in gameplay than story are likely to enjoy the game despite these shortcomings.
- “The story is kinda touching if I recall correctly.”
- “The story, like I said before, was interesting, but you can't skip it.”
- “You get thrown into the game fairly quickly, with some backstory and cut-scenes.”
- “I didn't really care for the story at all in this game, as it felt melodramatic.”
- “Backstory is a bit lacking and abrupt.”
- “It could work better with more cutscenes and a more polished storyline.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its fast-paced, fitting style that enhances gameplay, while others find it uninspiring, unmemorable, and lacking volume control. Overall, opinions vary between praise for its suitability and criticism for its impact.
- “The CG and art for this game is excellent, and I even liked the soundtrack.”
- “Music fits well with the game, fast-paced and keeps you going.”
- “Mega Man has gained a reputation due to excellent level design, tight controls, and excellent music.”
- “There is no volume control in the game and it is exceedingly loud. The music is pretty uninspiring.”
- “The music is not memorable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game boasts appealing visuals and interesting character designs, with high-quality graphics praised alongside good sound. However, some users feel that these positive aspects are outweighed by other issues.
- “The game features nice visuals and the characters looked interesting. I liked that they made a story far from the robot uprising trope of these games.”
- “Graphics and sound are great.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay features an easy and straightforward learning curve, making it accessible for both Megaman fans and new players. It is engaging and well-designed, complementing the game's appealing art style.
- “The learning curve is easy and straightforward; fans of the Mega Man series will find the gameplay similar, whereas new players will quickly adapt to the game.”
- “In conclusion, Crimson Trigger is decent, with nicely drawn art and engaging gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a somewhat touching storyline that resonates emotionally with players, leaving a memorable impression.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including occasional glitches like characters walking in place without input. These bugs suggest minor but noticeable technical imperfections.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Replayability is enhanced by the variety of characters and diverse boss fighting strategies, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “There is replayability based on different characters and boss fighting strategies.”