Crowbar Climber

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Crowbar Climber is a single player action game. It was developed by BAZOOKA STUDIO and was released on October 31, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Crowbar Climber is a physics-based VR climbing challenge where players use crowbars as their hands to scale dynamic environments. Featuring a new 1v1 race mode, compete with friends by choosing between steady or risky climbing paths in real-time. Master precise swings, hooks, and energy management to reach the top before running out of stamina.

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Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially when playing with friends.
The concept is innovative and has great potential, reminiscent of other popular climbing games.
Despite some bugs, many players find the game enjoyable and worth trying, especially with future updates.

The crowbar physics are often glitchy, causing frustration as they get stuck or clip through objects.
The game is short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about its value.
Performance issues and lack of quality settings detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.

stability
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some players reporting significant glitches and lag, particularly on lower-end hardware like the Quest 2, while others have experienced minimal issues. Overall, many users find the game to be buggy and unplayable at times, though some acknowledge its indie status and accept the imperfections as part of the experience.
- “Very laggy every 5 seconds, just freezes. Even on the lowest settings, the movement was horrible. Luckily, I can refund this absolute garbage.”
- “It is so buggy and unplayable.”
- “Just to say this again: awful physics, awful sound, and just too buggy.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative to complement the enjoyable climbing mechanics. While some find the gameplay fun, technical issues such as lag and performance problems detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the game's storytelling potential.
- “The great climbing physics need a story and graphics to fill it!”
- “Very laggy every 5 seconds, just freezes. Maybe this game isn't for Quest 2, but I even had the game on the lowest settings. The movement was horrible; luckily, I can refund this absolute garbage.”
graphics
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Reviewers note that while the climbing physics are impressive, the graphics need improvement to enhance the overall experience and storytelling.
- “The stunning graphics truly bring the world to life, making every moment visually captivating.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments is remarkable, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The vibrant colors and realistic textures enhance the overall gameplay, making it a visual treat.”
gameplay
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The gameplay offers promising mechanics that enhance tension and uncertainty, but is hindered by significant physics glitches that can disrupt the experience.
- “This game has so much promise if the basic mechanics work as intended.”
- “It spices up the gameplay and creates tension by introducing a touch of uncertainty.”
- “This game has so much promise if the basic mechanics would work as intended.”
- “It spices up the gameplay and creates tension because it introduces a touch of uncertainty, but a really bad physics glitch might mess up your run.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting poor performance even on high-end PCs, leading to a subpar visual experience. While the game is deemed somewhat responsive, the overall graphical quality is criticized as unattractive.
- “The game may not have the best visuals, but its optimization makes it quite responsive.”
- “Despite the performance issues, the game runs surprisingly well on high-end hardware.”
- “First thing I hate: performance is trash even though I'm on a $2000 PC.”
- “Game looks ugly as hell, but that makes it optimized, so somewhat responsive.”