Crowtel Renovations
- January 6, 2017
- SinksAdventure
Get on Steam"Crowtel Renovations" is a quirky puzzle game where you play as a criminal crow managing a rundown hotel. Rearrange rooms, fix plumbing, and avoid suspicious guests to complete each level's objective. With its unique gameplay and charming art style, Crowtel Renovations offers a fresh twist on the puzzle genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming art style and cute characters that enhance the overall experience.
- Fun and engaging gameplay with challenging boss fights and platforming elements.
- Short playtime makes it easy to complete in one sitting, providing a quick burst of enjoyment.
- Frustrating controls and hit registration issues that can detract from the gameplay experience.
- Some levels and enemies feel overly difficult or unfair, particularly in the Croaktel section.
- Bugs and audio issues, such as loud sound effects and music stacking, can disrupt immersion.
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and retro appeal, enhancing the overall experience with catchy tunes that complement the quirky art style. However, some players noted issues with music stacking during repeated deaths, which can lead to a grating experience, particularly in longer boss fights. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“The music and art style are good, and I like how the croaktel and crowtel sections intertwine.”
“Fun, quick-burst platformer that contains some great music, quirky and charming characters, and a pretty smooth difficulty curve.”
“This low budget indie game is bursting with charm, snappy music, and good old-fashioned platforming challenge.”
“Drags out boring parts way too long, the music is very grating and the final boss is just a giant bullet sponge that extends the boring boss fight into absolutely insufferable.”
“But a sidenote I'd like to add is that at the cat inspector's boss, if you turn out to die in the fight, the original music will stack.”
“One run where this was a huge issue was one where I had died around 10 times, I'd say, it stacked the music each time.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple and straightforward, with a charming and quirky tone that complements the gameplay. While the main narrative is basic, the addition of a side story and a second episode adds depth, making the overall experience enjoyable despite its brevity. Players appreciate the fluid controls and the engaging boss fights, which enhance the storytelling.
“While the game is short and simple, it offers some challenging boss fights and platforming, especially in the second story mode.”
“The story is simple, cute, and pairs well with the gameplay.”
“Bonus: it includes a nice little side story game about Lilly the Fatalist Frog, so you can enjoy that as well.”
“But I was expecting to feel charmed by the story and characters, yet the negatives seemed to outweigh the positives.”
“The story is pretty straightforward.”
“On the surface, this story seems fairly basic, but play the second episode and then the story is still basic but it's nice anyways.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Crowtel Renovations" are widely praised for their charming and consistent art style, which enhances the game's endearing theme and humor. Players appreciate the cute aesthetics and well-planned level design, although some note the game is relatively short. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal as a delightful platformer.
“There are some good things to remember: the music and art style are good and I like how the croaktel and crowtel sections intertwine.”
“Crowtel Renovations is a short but sweet game with a very endearing theme, art style, and sense of humor.”
“Crowtel Renovations is a short and sweet platformer with a charming art style and surprisingly well-designed levels and bosses.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, described as a standout feature with clever dialogue and unique comedic elements. Players appreciate the blend of short, witty moments and entertaining boss interactions that enhance the overall experience.
“A crown jewel of humor.”
“Short and sweet with some humor sprinkled in.”
“The bosses were really cool and the dialogue was funny!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as cute and charming, offering a blend of enjoyment and challenge; however, some players feel that it lacks sufficient engagement to justify their effort. The simple and appealing story complements the gameplay experience.
“Cute and charming with challenging gameplay.”
“The story is simple, cute, and pairs well with the gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including bugs such as vsync not enabling on the first attempt and frequent crashes in frog mode.
“A bit buggy; V-Sync didn't enable the first time I turned it on, and Frog Mode crashed very quickly.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced multiple glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is relatively easy to complete in a single session, but it offers replayability through achievements that challenge players to improve their performance, such as completing the game without dying or finishing it in under 20 minutes.
“Easy to beat in one sitting, but achievements like not dying and completing the game in under 20 minutes provide great replay value for those looking to perfect their skills.”
“The variety of challenges and different playstyles encourage multiple playthroughs, making each experience feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and unlockable content, the game invites players to explore different paths and strategies, enhancing its replayability.”
