Crusaders of the Lost Idols
- October 13, 2015
- Codename Entertainment Inc.
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Crusaders of the Lost Idols is a free-to-play idle game where you collect and level up heroes, organize formations for maximum damage, and defeat monsters for gold and rewards. With over 120 Crusaders, each with unique abilities and gear, master formation strategy in multiple campaigns and events updated regularly. Unlock and upgrade hundreds of content to maximize your hero's potential."
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Reviews
- A fun idle clicker with engaging mechanics and strategic depth, making it stand out from other games in the genre.
- The artwork and character design are appealing, with a variety of formations and character placements adding depth to gameplay.
- The game is enjoyable as a background activity, allowing players to progress while focusing on other tasks.
- The game has significant pay-to-win elements, with microtransactions heavily influencing progression and gameplay experience.
- It can be overly grindy and complex, requiring extensive time investment to achieve meaningful progress.
- Server issues and online-only gameplay can hinder the experience, especially for players in regions with connectivity problems.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking depth and content, with many users pointing out the prevalent microtransaction system that detracts from the overall experience. Players feel that the game relies too heavily on monetization rather than providing engaging gameplay.
“However, it does have that same store mechanic like every other game where they're selling you stuff for hundreds of dollars.”
“A game that barely even has content or gameplay?”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find "Crusaders of the Lost Idols" to be excessively grindy, with a lack of an end game that leads to hours of repetitive gameplay. This grindy nature detracts from the overall enjoyment, making progress feel tedious and unfulfilling.
“Crusaders of the Lost Idols is a clever game that is far too hardcore and far too grindy to really be enjoyable.”
“The difficulty with the game comes from its grindy nature.”
“There is no end game, and only endless chests or hours of mindless grinding will get you real progress.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its excessive grind, requiring players to accumulate around 100,000 idols, which translates to over 300 hours of gameplay for completion. This heavy reliance on time investment detracts from the overall narrative experience, making it feel tedious and unbalanced.
“To finish the last mission of the first world, you realistically need about 100,000 idols.”
“That means doing over 300 hours of missions just to be able to win it.”
“The last mission I did, I let it run for four days straight, to reap a stunning 280 idols.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality, with well-designed artwork that gives characters a distinct and fleshed-out appearance, especially in comparison to those from similar games like Clicker Heroes.
“The artwork is good, and the characters feel different and fairly fleshed out compared to the heroes from Clicker Heroes.”
“The artwork and feel of the game are disappointing, lacking the polish expected from modern titles.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, making the game feel outdated and less immersive.”
“The overall visual presentation is lackluster, failing to capture the essence of the game's theme.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game heavily relies on microtransactions, which have been frequently mentioned by users. This suggests a significant emphasis on in-game purchases, potentially impacting the overall player experience.
“Microtransactions are everywhere in this game.”
“The game is heavily reliant on microtransactions.”
“It feels like you can't progress without spending money on microtransactions.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, highlighting frequent glitches that undermine the experience, even when real money is spent on in-game benefits. This has led to frustration, as players feel they are not receiving the value they paid for due to the unreliable system.
“Even if you give them real money for an in-game digital benefit that costs them nothing, they'll still give you the short end of the stick if their system glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
“I lost progress multiple times due to unexpected errors and instability.”
