Crypto Crisis

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Crypto Crisis is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Armoured Beans and was released on February 20, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Crypto Crisis" is an educational game where you mine Bitcoin to help build a school of the future. Compete for block rewards, manage resources, and upgrade mining rigs in a closely simulated Bitcoin network. Monitor milestones and manage energy consumption to optimize mining operations. This game simplifies the crypto mining experience for a younger audience and casual players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

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Engaging gameplay that combines strategy with cryptocurrency themes, making it appealing for fans of tycoon games.
The game requires real-world knowledge of cryptocurrency, adding a layer of depth and challenge.
Minimalist visual style and clear interface enhance the overall experience, making it easy to focus on gameplay.

The game suffers from slow progression and grind-heavy mechanics, which can be frustrating for players.
Frequent crashes and performance issues detract from the overall enjoyment and make it difficult to progress.
Some missions are overly complex, and the game lacks sufficient information about market influences, leading to confusion.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being poorly optimized, requiring a minimum of a GTX 960 or 1050 Ti for acceptable performance. Players report significant issues, such as the graphical overview disappearing when accessing the menu, and even the lowest settings fail to improve the experience. Overall, the visuals are considered subpar and frustrating for users.
- “The graphics aren't great.”
- “This is the least optimized game I’ve ever seen. Don’t buy this unless you have at least a GTX 960 or 1050 Ti, or are willing to play windowed on the lowest graphics at 1280x720.”
- “I've even tried to drop the graphics to the lowest setting, but it didn't help.”
story
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The game's storyline is considered minimal and straightforward, primarily revolving around cryptocurrency mining, with potential transitions between different currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, players feel that the narrative lacks depth and impactful events, and some features, such as the phone integration, do not significantly enhance the story experience. Overall, there is a desire for a more engaging and eventful storyline.
- “The game has a need little storyline and a straight upgrade path.”
- “The phone feature is cool, but serves very little purpose (which is likewise for the storyline therein).”
- “I think this game would be better with a little more story/events that impact the player.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, particularly for achievements like accumulating 200k bitcoins, which can feel tedious. While some describe the game as a simple clicker or tycoon experience, the repetitive nature of grinding can lead to boredom.
- “That said, it gets very grindy, especially for achievements like the one for 200k bitcoins.”
- “"Crypto Crisis" is a crappy clicker/incrementer made to look like you're farming crypto, and that's really an important point to note.”
- “This game isn't super grindy; it's more like I'm bored and want to play a tycoon.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features enjoyable management mechanics, but many players find it becomes monotonous after a short period, with limited engagement beyond the initial stages. While the game is accessible for those familiar with cryptocurrency concepts, the controls are not intuitive, leading to a lack of depth and purpose as time progresses.
- “The management mechanics are incredibly fun and engaging.”
- “The gameplay itself is a lot more boring than the screenshots portray. It was nice to go in with common sense and already knowing what hashrates are, so the game was pretty easy to get into. However, as time progressed, I could no longer tolerate the phone buzzing and mindless waiting for the market to go up to sell my bitcoin.”
- “Controls aren't particularly intuitive, and there isn't much point to the game after the first 30-45 minutes of gameplay.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users noting it is one of the least optimized titles they've encountered. While it was developed in Unity, players are advised to have at least a GTX 960 or 1050 Ti for a playable experience, or to resort to low graphics settings at 1280x720 resolution.
- “This game requires a decent graphics card for optimal performance; I recommend at least a GTX 960 or 1050 Ti, or be prepared to play in windowed mode on the lowest graphics settings at 1280x720.”
- “The game could definitely be more optimized, but it's made in Unity, so don't judge too harshly.”
- “Least optimized game I’ve ever seen. Don’t buy this unless you have at least a GTX 960 or 1050 Ti, or are willing to play windowed on lowest graphics at 1280x720.”