Crusaders of the Lost Idols

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Crusaders of the Lost Idols is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Codename Entertainment Inc. and was released on October 13, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,697 reviews

story23 positive mentions

grinding46 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a unique formation system that adds depth and strategy.
Frequent events and updates keep the game fresh and provide new content.
Free to play with no mandatory purchases, allowing players to progress without spending money.

Heavy reliance on microtransactions for optimal progression, which can feel predatory.
Slow progression and grind can become tedious, especially in the late game.
Technical issues such as lag and connection problems can hinder the gameplay experience.

story
188 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
85%
3%
The story aspect of "Crusaders of the Lost Idols" is generally viewed as minimal and often lacking depth, with many players noting a reliance on humor and pop culture references rather than a cohesive narrative. While the game features a variety of missions and quests that add strategic elements and keep gameplay engaging, the overarching plot is considered cliché and repetitive, focusing more on gameplay mechanics and character collection than on storytelling. Despite this, the humorous quest blurbs and diverse mission objectives provide some entertainment value, making the game enjoyable for those who appreciate its idle mechanics and character interactions.
- “Crusaders of the Lost Idols is a fun and engaging idle game with a humorous storyline, well-designed characters, and a variety of abilities.”
- “The game's strengths are that you have to learn how the characters work together in formation, and the bare-bones plotlines for each mission variant are alternatively funny, dark, and thought-provoking.”
- “Insanely replayable: hundreds of missions, time-limited events, gear, special campaigns, and dozens of unique crusaders to unlock and experiment with.”
- “Cliché story, repetitive grinding.”
- “The characters, puns, and silly little backstories are enjoyable, but the game is more focused on people wanting to collect/achieve everything rather than on story, which is non-existent.”
- “No story, no bigger plot, etc.”
gameplay
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
69%
4%
The gameplay of this idle game is characterized by a unique formation system that adds strategic depth, making it engaging despite its core mechanics being similar to other clicker games. While many players appreciate the variety of missions and events that keep the gameplay fresh, some criticize it for being repetitive and reliant on addictive mechanics that encourage spending. Overall, the game offers a solid balance of active and passive play, appealing to both casual and dedicated players, though it may not satisfy those seeking deeper gameplay experiences.
- “Its unique formation system adds depth to gameplay, allowing for tactical decisions as you build your team.”
- “Solid idle loop: the gameplay loop is satisfying, with a good balance of active and passive play.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward and a cinch to pick up and master, and the events are fun and actually manageable within the time given!”
- “Almost every single system or mechanic can be skipped, accelerated, tweaked, or made more convenient with buying specific packs or with premium currencies.”
- “The downside is the gameplay itself is fueled by shallow addiction tactics like chasing the latest time-limited crusader or skin, completing the dungeons before the season runs out, completing the event before it runs out, etc. By the end, it's all sunk cost.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and while you can say it relies on strategy, it's based so heavily on abusing mechanics loopholes that you rely on what the few players who understand those can find, or you stay far behind.”
graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally described as colorful, charming, and cartoonish, appealing to fans of a light-hearted art style. While some players appreciate the cute and clean visuals, others find them repetitive or lacking in originality. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for an idle game, with a mix of positive and critical feedback regarding their execution and loading issues.
- “The visuals are colorful and clean, and the animations are charming.”
- “It's a fantastic idle game with brilliant graphics and the only one I'm still playing after I've collected all the Steam achievements.”
- “The graphics are clear and vivid, and some of the characters are truly expressive and unique.”
- “The graphics are cute and repetitive.”
- “Yes, hours have been spent on this game with recurring problems - the prevalent one being graphics not loading completely upon every start of the game client.”
- “I also noticed blurry graphics and black bars when in full screen mode, so playing in a windowed mode is ideal.”
grinding
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours to make progress. Many reviews highlight the lack of auto-progression and offline grinding, leading to repetitive gameplay and a reliance on grinding for resources and upgrades. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and appreciate the strategic elements, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a major downside that can detract from the gaming experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “After the first few hours, the game comes to a grinding halt unless you invest money.”
- “There is no end game, and only endless chests or hours of mindless grinding will get you real progress.”
- “This game pretty much screams pay to advance because unless you have a full gold stack going, there's no way in hell you're moving ahead without farming for a bit.”
monetization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
69%
24%
The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the prevalence of predatory microtransactions and aggressive advertising, which can detract from the overall experience. However, some users note that the game remains playable without spending money, and with patience, players can progress without feeling pressured to purchase in-game items. Overall, while the monetization model includes costly microtransactions, it is not deemed entirely exploitative, allowing for a fair free-to-play experience for those willing to invest time.
- “However, the monetization isn’t overly aggressive—you can enjoy the game just fine without spending a dime, though patience becomes your greatest ally.”
- “There's legitimate strategy to how you place your crusaders in the different formations (it depends on the quest you're doing) and despite microtransactions being there, they're never shoved in your face, and you can still play the game just as well as everyone else without them.”
- “As far as microtransactions go, there are a few things you can purchase which give you great buffs, but they are more to support the developers; the game isn't dependent on them.”
- “Can't really recommend a game full of predatory microtransactions. I get that the developers have to make money somehow, but there should be a limit to the amount of monetization shoved in a game.”
- “You are constantly bombarded by ads and the store is by far the most complex interface in the game.”
- “Increasing existing grind to keep players active instead of idle while driving microtransactions at the same time instead of truly building forward, an all too common path of free-to-play that I'd hoped this company would never let itself go down.”
humor
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Crusaders of the Lost Idols" is a standout feature, characterized by whimsical writing, clever puns, and amusing character descriptions that often elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the game's lighthearted approach, with funny quest titles, humorous references to pop culture, and a variety of engaging, comedic elements that keep the gameplay entertaining. While some jokes may border on cheesy, the overall comedic tone enhances the experience, making it a delightful idle game for those seeking a fun and humorous escape.
- “Crusaders of the Lost Idols is a fun and engaging idle game with a humorous storyline, well-designed characters, and a variety of abilities.”
- “The humor is good and plays off of a lot of things, the progression is interesting with both specific challenges to push you further and the general, free play ones that just let you move forward in other ways.”
- “The movie, book, and pop culture references this game makes are quite funny and interesting and add so much in such a small feature.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The game's music is a significant point of contention among players, with many noting that it features only one repetitive track that quickly becomes annoying. While some appreciate the pleasant sound effects and find the music enjoyable at first, the lack of variety leads to frustration, prompting players to mute the audio after a short period. Overall, the soundtrack is described as nice but ultimately forgettable, highlighting a need for more diverse musical content.
- “The game has an awesome soundtrack (yes as far as I know there is only one soundtrack) and it sounded pretty nice and fun.”
- “The music is amazing, it gave me a little feeling of nostalgia about Borderlands (yeah if you have played Borderlands you understand what I mean ^^).”
- “The game also looks nice enough and has a chill, moody soundtrack as you plod through level after level, always on a (silly) quest...”
- “Very annoying part is that the game never remembers your settings. Every time you log in after closing, the game always resets itself to a small screen and this annoying loop music is always on, leaving you with no control.”
- “Only one music track which loops on repeat; after around 30 minutes or so, you'll probably turn it off and never turn it back on again.”
- “It's got music that gets quite annoying after the first hour.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing severe performance issues, high CPU usage, and memory leaks that have persisted for years. While some players note that there are options to improve performance, such as a "low quality" toggle, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and struggles to run smoothly, detracting significantly from the experience.
- “Clicker/idle game that required more thinking and optimization the longer you played.”
- “Used time gates, but sufficient optimization could make you progress substantially faster.”
- “There is a 'low quality' toggle so you can put it on low quality models to get more performance out of it.”
- “It had potential, now it's just bloated and boring, and it has very bad performance issues.”
- “Extremely unoptimized, from the CPU to the data consumption, seems to have server problems too. There is no excuse for a game like this to consume more CPU than AAA titles; no wonder why it failed on mobile.”
- “I cannot recommend this game due to absolutely abysmal performance and a memory leak that's been in the game for the last 5 years.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and glitchy, with issues such as missing textures, character loading problems, and UI errors exacerbated by internet connectivity. While some players report no significant gameplay issues, many others experience frequent glitches that hinder the overall experience, particularly on slower connections. Overall, the game appears to require further refinement to address these stability concerns.
- “Kinda buggy and glitchy, missing textures.”
- “There are a few bugs and glitches in the game; for instance, some characters/mobs don't load and appear as an empty box instead.”
- “It appears to also require an internet connection to run, so if your internet has small hiccups or anything like that, it'll ruin the UI even more since the windows can't be dismissed that inform you about game errors caused by connection issues. This also means the game takes ages to load on slower connections and has several buggy issues, like not showing level numbers, not showing crusader portraits or crusaders on the grid, not showing items in crusader inventories, and not displaying several other UI elements when it doesn't load properly.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with users rating it 10/10 due to its numerous unlockable characters, permanent upgrades, and a wealth of content including hundreds of missions and time-limited events. Players can continually experiment with various unique crusaders and gear, ensuring a fresh experience with each run.
- “It has the best replay value of all idlers I've tried - finishing a run will unlock a character, a special gear, or something else permanent that will matter in your next runs.”
- “Insanely replayable: hundreds of missions, time-limited events, gear, special campaigns, and dozens of unique crusaders to unlock and experiment with.”
- “Replayability 10/10”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally rated as average, with a score of 6, indicating that while it has some engaging elements, it may lack the depth or immersion that players seek for a truly captivating experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that while the game offers a streamlined experience through features like speechacking, it ultimately leads to a lack of emotional engagement as players can easily progress to high levels without meaningful interaction or challenge.

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Crusaders of the Lost Idols is a casual strategy game.

Crusaders of the Lost Idols is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 1701 hours playing Crusaders of the Lost Idols.

Crusaders of the Lost Idols was released on October 13, 2015.

Crusaders of the Lost Idols was developed by Codename Entertainment Inc..

Crusaders of the Lost Idols has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Crusaders of the Lost Idols is a single player game.

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