CROWZ
- June 28, 2022
- ROYALCROW
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamPowerful 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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.
- The game has a lot of potential and is enjoyable, especially in the Blood Zone mode.
- The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in low FPS and lag even on high-end PCs.
- There are rampant cheating issues, with players using aimbots and wallhacks, making the game frustrating.
- The game lacks content, with only one map for each mode and a poorly designed battle pass system.
- optimization250 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 41 % negative mentions
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 otherwise enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The game has definitely improved in the optimization category, and is a much smoother experience overall.”
“Optimization should be the first priority on the list of things that should be worked on.”
“Gotta say I'm really enjoying this game and I hope the devs put some real effort into the game's performance and 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.”
- graphics181 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game "Crowz" receive mixed reviews, with some players praising its striking visuals and potential, while many others criticize the poor optimization and subpar quality, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre. Users report issues such as lag, stuttering, and a lack of noticeable improvement across different settings, leading to frustration among those with high-end systems. Overall, while some find the graphics acceptable or even good, a significant portion of the player base feels they are outdated and in need of substantial improvement.
“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.”
“Very good graphics for a free-to-play game, and very good gameplay.”
“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.”
- gameplay156 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Crowz is characterized by a mix of tactical and fast-paced action, drawing comparisons to popular titles like PUBG and Battlefield, but it suffers from significant optimization issues, lag, and clunky mechanics. While some players find the core gameplay enjoyable and rewarding, many criticize the game's performance, hit detection, and overall polish, leading to a repetitive experience that may not hold players' attention long-term. Despite its potential, the game requires substantial improvements to its mechanics and stability to fully realize its promise.
“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.”
“The gameplay is extremely bad too, delayed, inaccurate and slow.”
- stability55 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The stability of Crowz has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including frequent freezes and lag, even on high-end systems. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and the developers' efforts to address these problems, many find the current state unplayable and frustrating, particularly in terms of server stability and vehicle mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as very buggy, which is expected in early access, but the extent of the issues has left many players disappointed.
“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.”
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the game's story, with many users noting the absence of a compelling narrative or originality. Some appreciate the potential for a better storyline but criticize the current execution as lacking depth and creativity. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is either minimal or poorly developed, detracting from the overall experience.
“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.”
“I would genuinely rather the gunplay from a story game like Just Cause than this.”
“The whole game is just a third-person corner camping story; the gunplay feels terrible, and the performance issues are frustrating.”
- monetization22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 68 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with many players labeling it a cash grab due to overpriced microtransactions and a poorly implemented ad system. Users express frustration over the focus on monetization rather than game optimization, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. Overall, the combination of aggressive monetization tactics and technical issues has contributed to a negative reception, with concerns about the game's longevity.
“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 so as a full launch or close to 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.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and chaotic fun, with players finding amusement in the game's glitches and absurdities, despite its serious aspirations. While some enjoy the lighthearted banter and zany combat, others feel the humor detracts from the potential depth of the gameplay. Overall, the game's comedic elements can enhance the experience, especially when played with friends, but they also highlight 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 from 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.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be extensive and time-consuming, often requiring significant daily commitment to unlock desired content. While some enjoy the grind for its rewards, 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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the battle royale mode offers better replayability due to improved performance, while the conquest-like game mode is still hindered by lag issues, making it less enjoyable. Overall, the game's replayability is currently limited, with significant performance improvements needed for a more satisfying experience.
“The battle royale mode is extremely laggy, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The conquest-like game mode is a bit more playable, but still lacks replayability.”
“Bloodzone is borderline, if not completely unplayable, which severely impacts replayability.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience, highlighting its emotional impact despite noting technical issues such as lag and poor graphics. While the overall sentiment is positive, there is a desire for improvements and additional content to enhance the emotional engagement further.
“The game experience was really great and heartwarming.”
