CROWZ

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CROWZ is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game. It was developed by ROYALCROW and was released on June 28, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Powerful nations are dispatching mercenaries to secure Q-On at contaminated sites, off limits to most men. Swarming around the sites like a flock of crows, they begin their own battles.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,880 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

optimization100 negative mentions

The game has potential and offers a fun mix of tactical gameplay and fast-paced action.
Decent visuals and enjoyable gameplay for a free-to-play title.
The community is supportive, and the developers are responsive to feedback.

Severe optimization issues lead to low FPS and lag, making the game unplayable for many.
The game is plagued by bugs, including hit registration problems and poor vehicle mechanics.
A lack of content, with only one map for each game mode, leads to repetitive gameplay.

optimization
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
51%
41%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, stuttering, and lag, even on high-end hardware. While some users have noted slight improvements over time, the consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized and requires significant work to enhance its performance and stability. Overall, optimization is considered the game's most pressing issue, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game has definitely improved in the optimization category, and is a much smoother experience overall.”
- “Optimization should be on first place on the list of things that should be worked on.”
- “Gotta say I'm really enjoying this game and I hope devs put some real effort into the game's performance & optimization.”
- “The game didn't run particularly well for me, even on the lowest settings, which might also be based on my PC hardware, but I have also heard many other players with much stronger PCs complaining about the lack of optimization and performance varying so much between different matches.”
- “Granted, it's in early access, but with every update and 'optimization' patch, the game performs worse on my fairly new PC. What used to be a fairly decent shooter has turned into a cheater-overrun experience with frame drops left and right.”
- “The optimization is by far its biggest problem right now.”
graphics
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
59%
22%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as decent or even impressive for a free-to-play title, while many others criticize them as poorly optimized, outdated, or reminiscent of older games. Common complaints include stuttering, low frame rates, and a lack of noticeable improvement across different graphic settings. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential, significant graphical issues and optimization problems detract from the gaming experience.
- “With its striking visuals and innovative features, Crowz is a standout title in the competitive shooter genre.”
- “The graphics are wonderful, the sounds are awesome, and the games are a lot of fun.”
- “Graphics: good”
- “Game graphics are horrendous even on max settings.”
- “Graphics are awful, feels like I'm playing a PS2 game.”
- “The graphics are pretty decent but even with a decent system you will not get over 100 frames consistently, it is unstable on high settings and even worse in low settings.”
gameplay
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
57%
18%
The gameplay in Crowz is a mixed bag, offering a blend of tactical and fast-paced action reminiscent of popular titles like PUBG and Battlefield, but marred by significant optimization issues, lag, and unpolished mechanics. While some players find the core mechanics enjoyable and rewarding, many criticize the game's performance, hit detection, and repetitive nature, leading to a lack of long-term engagement. Overall, Crowz shows potential but requires substantial improvements to its gameplay systems and technical performance to fully realize it.
- “Crowz offers a gripping blend of tactical gameplay and fast-paced action in a unique futuristic setting.”
- “The dynamic mechanics and strategic depth ensure each match is intense and engaging.”
- “Overall, I like the game; the gameplay is addicting and sniping is so much fun.”
- “Gameplay quickly gets boring and repetitive.”
- “Most gameplay elements are poorly implemented and the sound design is both incredibly loud and terrible, the gameplay loop is terribly designed and unfun.”
- “Gameplay is choppy and guns need tweaking.”
stability
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The stability of Crowz has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including freezing and lag, even on high-end systems. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and express hope for improvements, the overall consensus is that the game is currently unplayable for many due to its unstable state. As it is in early access, players expect ongoing issues but are frustrated by the extent of the problems.
- “But we as a community are trying to help keep it cheat-free and bug-free.”
- “Runs great for me, and I'm fine with using Unreal assets.”
- “Don't be swayed by the negative reviews; the game runs great on my 2070 Super at the highest settings, 1440p.”
- “First of all, horrible performance and that's coming from a high-end PC; glitches, visual bugs, and the server stability is just trash.”
- “For the moment, the game is unplayable on my side; my game freezes every 2 seconds even if I change the quality, it does not change anything.”
- “Graphics are trash; it's the most buggy thing I've seen so far and it's literally unplayable.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
59%
23%
The reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the game's story, with multiple users noting the absence of a compelling narrative or originality. While some appreciate the potential for a better storyline, many feel that the current presentation is underwhelming and lacks depth, often overshadowed by gameplay and performance issues. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a weak point in the game.
- “I like the original storyline a lot.”
- “If they need to rip off a game, with this storyline, rip off Tarkov but keep this faster-paced, more fluid gameplay - it would actually stand on its own as a unique niche then.”
- “The overall story they are presenting at the beginning of the game isn't really anything amazing, let alone original.”
- “The whole game is just a third-person corner camping story; if you use a scope, you lose half of your FPS and it lags every couple of seconds. The gunplay feels terrible, and if you jump and aim down sights, you get stuck in the air.”
- “I would genuinely rather the gunplay from a story game like Just Cause than this.”
monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
18%
68%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a cash grab due to overpriced microtransactions and a poorly implemented ad system. Reviewers express frustration over the focus on monetization rather than optimizing gameplay, suggesting that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. Overall, the consensus is that the monetization approach undermines the game's potential and could lead to its decline.
- “It's a nice mix of PUBG and Arma; granted, it is a free-to-play game, so there are microtransactions (battle pass stuff like that). It just came out of early access and hit the ground running hard, but I see a lot of potential with this one.”
- “When I see the monetization on a game that's launching in early access, I tend to review it more as a full launch or close to a full launch and will do so on this.”
- “One thing that has changed is the monetization.”
- “Another thing, the cosmetics and microtransactions are way too overpriced.”
- “This game will die soon enough as just another cash grab on Steam.”
- “Last, there are microtransactions for skins which is fine... but first get your game running before you add a store, that's just basic game development and just screams cash grab from the start.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of chaotic and unintentional comedy, stemming from its laggy gameplay and absurd situations, such as players struggling with mechanics while trying to engage seriously. While some find the trash talk and zany antics amusing, others feel the game would benefit from a more serious tone. Overall, the humor adds a layer of entertainment, especially when playing with friends, despite the game's technical shortcomings.
- “I found myself laughing as we all tried to play as a team using the vehicles to break the game, but still taking engagements seriously as we started to drop quickly, because things can turn 0 to 100 real quick and it's awesome.”
- “Trash talking and chirping is hilarious, and for others, it could be helpful especially when trying to keep a fan base going!”
- “This game has potential to be pretty decent, but as it stands right now, it's a hilarious laggy hackfest of a game.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extensive and time-consuming, often requiring significant daily commitment to unlock items and progress. While some enjoy the grind, others criticize it for being tedious, compounded by technical issues like lag and desync, which detract from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I personally was grinding this game every day to unlock a sniper at level 33, I was level 30!”
- “Constantly stutters, invasive anti-cheat that has a history of 'just about working' (EAC btw), desync issues with hit registration, laggy servers, and barely any content worth grinding for.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the battle royale mode offers a better experience in terms of replayability compared to the conquest-like game mode, which is described as laggy and borderline unplayable. Overall, the game requires further development to enhance its replayability and overall performance.
- “Any fight my squad got into in the battle royale mode was extremely laggy, while the conquest-like game mode is a bit more playable.”
- “The battle royale runs better in general and is in a much more playable state, but Bloodzone is borderline, if not completely unplayable.”
- “Need a few more years before it's playable.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience, highlighting its emotional impact despite noting technical issues such as lag and poor graphics. Overall, while the emotional engagement is appreciated, there is a consensus that improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
- “The game experience was really great and heartwarming.”