Crucible Falls: Together Forever
- April 21, 2018
- BAKENEKO GAMES
Get on SteamIn "Crucible Falls: Together Forever," players navigate a mystical world to rescue trapped spirits and return them to the afterlife. With a focus on puzzle-solving and exploration, players must use elemental magic and work together to overcome obstacles and uncover the truth behind the mysterious Crucible Falls. This cooperative adventure game encourages teamwork and strategic thinking, providing a unique and engaging experience for players.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging co-op experience, especially for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Many players found the puzzles rewarding to solve, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- The atmosphere and graphics create a spooky environment that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, leading to crashes and glitches.
- Some puzzles are poorly designed or broken, causing frustration and confusion among players.
- The game feels unpolished and lacks optimization, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players encountering significant glitches that detract from the experience, while others found it generally enjoyable despite minor bugs. Many noted that while the game is unpolished, it remains a fun co-op experience, and the developers are proactive in addressing issues through updates. Overall, players seem to agree that the game is playable but could benefit from further refinement.
“Very buggy and not fun at all.”
“Really buggy, really bad.”
“It was a tad buggy.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is minimal and fails to engage players, leaving them indifferent to its progression, though there is hope that it may improve later. While not praised for its narrative depth or graphics, the game is recognized for its entertaining gameplay and potential for speedrunning challenges.
“The story has potential, and I hope it pulls together later.”
“Not for its rich story or amazing graphics (which are also not bad), but for an absolutely fine and entertaining gaming concept and a long-term challenge for speedruns.”
“There is a little story, but all the problems mentioned above did not help us want to know how it continues.”
“(Spoilers? Maybe?) I hope the story pulls it together later.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by high tension and a spooky, immersive environment, enhanced by well-executed graphics. Players find the experience satisfying, particularly during moments of puzzle-solving, which contribute to the overall sense of horror and urgency.
“It's a co-op puzzle/atmospheric horror with a time-limit pressure, so immediately tension is pretty high coming out of the gate. I'm not the biggest puzzle player, and we failed our first run, which is fine. I completely enjoyed the experience; that moment when a puzzle seems like it has no answer and you hit that 'eureka!' moment and solve it is the most satisfying moment you can have with this.”
“Graphics are really well done, and the atmosphere is really spooky and scary.”
“The visual side of the game is great, not perfect, but it generates a spooky atmosphere.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality and ability to create a spooky atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience. While not the primary focus, they contribute positively to the game's entertaining concept and challenge, particularly for speedrunning.
“Graphics are really well done, and the atmosphere is both spooky and scary.”
“The graphics are not only good but also contribute to an absolutely fine and entertaining gaming concept.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for requiring significant improvements, with issues such as clipping, texture problems, poor lighting, and inconsistent framerate detracting from the overall experience.
“The technical aspects of the game need optimization, particularly in areas like clipping, texture issues, and inconsistent framerate.”
“There are several areas that require polishing, such as lighting and overall performance, to enhance the gaming experience.”
“While the game has great potential, it definitely needs optimization to address the various technical problems.”
“The technical aspect of the game needs significant optimization; there are issues with clipping, texture problems, and inconsistent lighting.”
“The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in a variable framerate that detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous technical issues that need to be polished, including clipping and bad lighting, which really impact gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to frequent instances of trial-and-error where incorrect actions led to death and the need to restart, especially in the later stages.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to progress, which became incredibly frustrating.”
“The amount of grinding required to level up is excessive, turning what could be an enjoyable experience into a chore.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks significant replayability, particularly for its price, as it is a timed experience that does not offer enough incentive to play multiple times.
“The price is also a bit high for a timed game with no real replayability.”
