In CRISIS Command, embark on a mission to save Yukrea, an island nation under invasion, by battling enemies and stealing their powers. Rescue trapped civilians to unlock upgrades and hidden abilities, with your choices determining the nation's fate. Experience a nostalgic platformer with fast-paced combat and pixel art.
The game features smooth controls and intuitive gameplay, making it engaging and fun to navigate through levels.
The graphics, music, and storyline are solid, with a nostalgic retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic platformers.
Boss battles are challenging yet fair, requiring strategic approaches, and the game introduces interesting mechanics reminiscent of Mega Man.
Some controls and gameplay mechanics are not clearly explained, leading to confusion during play, especially regarding dash mechanics and cutscene navigation.
In-game text can be difficult to read, impacting immersion, and some level designs feel empty, disrupting pacing.
The introductory narrative is overly long and could benefit from editing to enhance the overall experience.
graphics
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The graphics feature clean and simple pixel art that successfully captures a classic aesthetic, appealing to genre fans. However, some reviewers feel that the art style lacks detail, particularly in character portraits, which could enhance depth and memorability. Overall, while the graphics are solid, there is room for improvement in intricacy.
“The game's pixel art is clean and simple, evoking a classic aesthetic that fans of the genre will appreciate.”
“The graphics, music, and storyline are solid.”
“I know you're working with pixel graphics, but there must be some way around this.”
“But there are moments where I thought the art style could benefit from additional detail, particularly in the character portraits.”
“More intricate visuals could have added depth and personality to the characters, making them more memorable.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its standout quality, effectively complementing the action and enhancing the retro atmosphere. Many users appreciate the soundtrack, comparing it favorably to classic titles like Mega Man, and note that it contributes significantly to the overall experience alongside solid graphics and storyline.
“The soundtrack of Crisis Command is a standout feature.”
“The music complements the action perfectly and enhances the retro atmosphere.”
“I like it more than some Mega Man soundtracks.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring thoughtfully crafted level designs that blend platforming challenges with enemy encounters. While some controls lack clear explanations, the mechanics are smooth and tight, complemented by creative enemy designs and fun additions to classic gameplay elements. Overall, players find the experience to be both fun and immersive.
“It has some fun wrinkles and additions to the classic gameplay you would expect.”
“The level designs are thoughtfully crafted, offering a mix of platforming challenges and enemy encounters, and I found this kept the gameplay engaging.”
“The gameplay is fun and the controls feel tight.”
“Some controls are not explained clearly during gameplay.”
“Some controls are not explained clearly during gameplay.”
story
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The story is praised for its relevance, particularly its exploration of AI in a futuristic setting, and is complemented by solid graphics and music. Overall, it contributes to an engaging experience alongside smooth controls and interesting enemies.
“The graphics, music, and storyline are solid.”
“Good: as mentioned, smooth controls; cool retro look/music; interesting baddies/boss; relevant story involving AI in the future.”
“So don’t even ask me about the story.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its retro vibe, with music that perfectly complements the action, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music complements the action perfectly and enhances the retro atmosphere.”
stability
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that affect gameplay.
“The game is buggy.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the experience.”