Crucible Beta

In Crucible Beta, a team-based action shooter, players battle for survival and control in each match, adapting to planetary challenges and working together to defeat opponents, capture objectives, and take down alien creatures. Each hunter has unique abilities and weapons, and players choose their upgrades before matches, starting on a level playing field. The game's intensity depends on strategy and teamwork.

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Reviews

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,521 reviews

gameplay349 positive mentions

optimization216 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and unique character designs.
Gameplay is engaging and combines elements of both PvP and PvE.
The developers are responsive and actively working on updates and improvements.

The game suffers from long matchmaking times and a low player base.
There is no in-game communication, making teamwork difficult.
The game feels unbalanced, with some characters being overpowered and others underwhelming.

gameplay
1,204 mentions
29 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Crucible has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its potential but criticizing its execution. While some enjoy the unique blend of MOBA and shooter mechanics, others find the gameplay repetitive, clunky, and lacking in depth, often describing it as unbalanced and uninspired. Key issues include poor character balance, slow movement, and a lack of effective communication tools, which detract from the overall experience and make it feel unfinished.
- “The gameplay is fun and pretty strategic (which is good).”
- “The core gameplay is a ton of fun, it looks badass, and the soundtrack is killer.”
- “Gameplay is fast and fun and I have had very few issues getting games sub 1 min times even in off peak hours.”
- “Generic characters and an ultimately boring gameplay loop just shattered any chance of this game becoming the next big thing.”
- “It's sad that the gameplay wasn't.”
- “The gameplay feels slow, imprecise, and unfocused.”
graphics
569 mentions
30 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful art style and vibrant environments, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and poorly optimized. Many users report performance issues, such as frame drops and limited graphical settings, which detract from the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they often fall short of expectations, especially for a title backed by a major company like Amazon.
- “The graphics, gunplay, gameplay, and character design are fantastic.”
- “The atmosphere and graphics are really nice.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is a lot of fun and offers a twist of different style games mashed into one.”
- “Moving aside, the graphics are poor quality and when running this game at 1440p maxed out, textures look horrible.”
- “The graphics are not acceptable for a 2020 release; it looks like 2016 graphics at best.”
- “The graphics look like they are from the early PS3 era.”
optimization
547 mentions
11 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
39 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end systems. Critics highlight that the game feels poorly optimized for both low and high settings, often running below expected frame rates and exhibiting inconsistent performance. While some players note potential for improvement, the current state of optimization is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment.
- “This game is so well optimized that it can run on your grandma's old box computer.”
- “I believe Crucible has an enormous amount of potential, and with some performance optimization, a clean UI, and a few balance changes here and there, it will thrive!”
- “The performance on my good gaming rig is all over the place, but when it runs smoothly, the gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and has little to offer in terms of original content.”
- “I got all the specs that are good for this game and it runs like streaming Ark while loading 30,000 mods with it; this game's optimization sucks.”
- “The optimization is horrible; I have all the requirements and yet it doesn't matter if I put everything on low or high in video settings, it still looks like I am playing on potato, fps is just horrible.”
stability
201 mentions
6 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting a plethora of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some users noted that the game runs smoothly on their systems, the consensus is that it feels unfinished and unpolished, often resembling a beta or early access title. Many reviewers expressed hope for future improvements, acknowledging the game's potential but emphasizing the need for significant fixes to its current state.
- “The game is polished and bug free.”
- “From my experience the game runs great.”
- “Overall the game runs great.”
- “Game is a buggy mess, but if it worked as intended and had more content, it'd be great.”
- “It's not a good team game, the character designs are alright, it was quite buggy even in just the short time I played (for some reason the game would frame stutter upon every drop pod entry).”
- “It's a buggy mess.”
character development
133 mentions
45 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the character designs as visually appealing and diverse, while others criticize them as generic or derivative. Some players appreciate the unique abilities associated with the characters, but feel that the overall gameplay and character interactions lack depth and cohesion. Overall, while the character design is often highlighted as a strong point, it is frequently overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of engaging character development.
- “The character designs are cool and the game mode is slightly original but otherwise this is garbage.”
- “The game feels like it doesn't know what it wants; does it want to be a Fortnite-style battle royale or does it want to be an Overwatch-type team fighting hero shooter? Because of that, the map and character designs suffer.”
- “The character design is well thought out, and I appreciate the voice acting, as it is very solid.”
- “Definitely seems like their character design was diversity first, broad appeal second, integrity and worldbuilding some distant 7th or something.”
- “The character design is bad, character skills are bad, synergies are bad, passives feel bad, no ultimate skills, awkward skill interactions.”
- “Every element, from the systems, to the character design, to the art style, to the enemies and world feel lifted from something else, made more generic because they didn't have any original ideas, then slapped together with a 'eh, good enough' attitude.”
monetization
122 mentions
8 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, prioritizing microtransactions and a battle pass over gameplay quality and core features. While some users appreciate that the in-game purchases are purely cosmetic, many feel that the game is unfinished and that the aggressive monetization strategy detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game feels more like a poorly executed attempt to capitalize on trends rather than a polished product.
- “Microtransactions are very fair - all cosmetic.”
- “The monetization model is great for a free-to-play game, not pay-to-win, and not in your face (they're also pretty much giving you the first battle pass for free).”
- “It's a free game, with an unheard of monetization plan.”
- “It's pretty apparent this game is a soulless cash grab.”
- “The game feels entirely like early access shoved out the door as quickly as possible with as much monetization as possible as a cash grab.”
- “It feels like a cheap cash grab to the battle royale craze.”
story
83 mentions
12 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being minimal or poorly integrated, with many players noting that gameplay takes precedence over narrative. While some appreciate the character backstories and hints of lore, others find the storytelling bland and unengaging, often relegated to optional story cards rather than being woven into the gameplay itself. Overall, there is a strong desire among players for a more developed and immersive story mode to enhance their experience.
- “I love this game, the characters are way more original than in other games and the story was pretty mysterious.”
- “There is a deep backstory to each one that plays out while in-game through voiceovers between the characters.”
- “Characters have a lot of love put into them and more than 10 minutes of backstory being written unlike other games.”
- “Progression was tedious, the story of the characters was uninteresting.”
- “Little to nothing is told to you by actually playing the game, it's all in some story cards you can look for in the character customization screen.”
- “No story to speak of, in general, and certainly no character background.”
grinding
77 mentions
1 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and unengaging. While some appreciate the strategic elements of farming for experience and resources, the overwhelming sentiment is that the farming mechanics feel like a chore, detracting from the overall enjoyment of gameplay. Players often express frustration with the slow progression and the lack of rewarding experiences from farming, leading to a sense of monotony and disconnection from the game's objectives.
- “This is a good point for me, as I'm not the grindy type of player, so PvE has a secondary role here.”
- “Farming that much for levels is just not all that fun.”
- “The essence farming just seems like a really artificial solution to a problem they created in the first place: the map being too large.”
- “It's like they successfully combined the most generic and unneeded parts of a number of other games and distilled it down to the most tedious possible option.”
music
62 mentions
34 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the unique character themes and overall quality of the soundtrack, while others criticize the mixing and lack of engaging background music during gameplay. Many players appreciate the effort put into character voice lines and personal music, but some find the overall audio experience bland or uninspiring. Overall, while there are standout moments, the music's impact varies significantly among players.
- “The music is amazing and I like the characters.”
- “The music in the game is honestly beautiful and has some epic parts to it.”
- “The core gameplay is a ton of fun, it looks badass, and the soundtrack is killer.”
- “The game has boring and confusing menus, a boring generic soundtrack, and even more boring characters that have no roles.”
- “The lack of background music in an already bland map is horrible.”
- “The music merely exists.”
humor
43 mentions
91 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it unintentionally funny due to its numerous glitches, unbalanced characters, and the absurdity of its marketing as a finished product. While some appreciate the whimsical character designs and comedic elements, others criticize the game's lack of polish and communication features, leading to a sense of irony in its execution. Overall, the humor often stems from the game's shortcomings, making it a source of both amusement and frustration for players.
- “I actually started laughing when I ran through the tutorial as the Soldier 76 character, because the feel of running around and shooting in the practice range has a night and day difference in game feel from his counterpart.”
- “They have all sorts of funny little characters you can pump full of love, cotton or otherwise, and reinvigorate that childlike sense of wonder that your father beat out of you after that sixth grade baseball game defeat.”
- “I played until I found a character I liked (Summer) and now I literally cannot stop laughing maniacally as I burn people to the ground, watching them attempt to scrape and claw their way out of my fire pit of hell.”
- “The game feels so janky and incomplete it's not funny.”
- “Half of it sounds like they asked my mom what a competitive gamer would say, and then they implemented her exact words and goofy impression, but it's not funny.”
- “This is Amazon Games Studio, hahah, an unfunny joke.”
replayability
20 mentions
40 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it fun and engaging with potential for replay value, many criticize its limited character roster and uninteresting game modes, leading to a lack of long-term engagement. The absence of a practice mode and issues with gameplay mechanics further detract from its replayability, with several users expressing that it could improve significantly with updates and refinements.
- “Fun game, lots of replay value and will be a fun game with friends.”
- “There's the makings of a solid game here with great replayability.”
- “It takes a third person shooter and a MOBA and combines them into a simple to understand format that is at least for me very replayable.”
- “I think this game has a chance if changes are made, but right now it is an over-monetized alpha that does not have the replay value unless these issues are addressed.”
- “Combine that with the small pool of characters and you're done after a few rounds of playing, because only 4 characters are playable.”
- “In short, it is a fun game at its surface but currently lacks replayability.”
atmosphere
15 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere receives mixed reviews, with some praising its outstanding graphics and immersive world reminiscent of titles like Starcraft, while others criticize it for being washed out, lacking sound effects, and failing to create a compelling environment. Despite some players enjoying the competitive atmosphere, many feel that the overall experience is marred by a lack of polish and engaging audio cues.
- “The atmosphere and graphics are really nice.”
- “The game overall plays very well, it has a good starting roster, nice game modes, and an atmospheric world.”
- “What I do like is the atmosphere and music, both remind me of Starcraft.”
- “Boring atmosphere; no good sound effects or music for this game in battle.”
- “There's no polish or atmosphere.”
- “The game completely lacks any sort of atmosphere.”
emotional
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews on the emotional aspect of the game are mixed; some players found it lacking in emotional engagement, describing it as boring and unworthy of their time, while others enjoyed the wholesome entertainment and community interactions it fostered. Despite some fun moments, many felt that the game failed to evoke any significant emotional response, particularly during competitive play. Overall, the emotional impact of the game appears to vary widely among players, with some feeling disconnected and others finding joy in the experience.
- “Fun wholesome entertainment loved every second”
- “The game is free and I had a great time playing and sharing my experiences on the various Twitch, Discord, and Reddit with a lot of wholesome people that love the game.”
- “But anyway, problems with the game besides my own emotional crisis.”