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Crystal Rift

A really bad experience that should be left in the Dungeon from once it came.
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51%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, grinding
59% User Score Based on 142 reviews
Critic Score 25%Based on 2 reviews

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Crystal Rift is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Psytec Games Ltd and was released on March 30, 2016. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Crystal Rift" is a first-person dungeon crawler game that features grid-based movement and puzzles. Players explore a series of mysterious, ancient ruins filled with traps, secrets, and challenges. With its emphasis on problem-solving and exploration, the game offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of the genre. However, some players may find the graphics and gameplay dated.

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Crystal Rift has brought families closer together, providing a platform for shared experiences and bonding, especially for parents and their children.
  • The game offers a nostalgic homage to classic dungeon crawlers, with engaging puzzles and a charming retro feel that appeals to fans of the genre.
  • The VR experience is immersive, with good head tracking and movement options that can reduce motion sickness, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate VR gaming.
  • The controls are cumbersome and unintuitive, leading to frustration and motion sickness, particularly due to the rigid grid-based movement system.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and lacks polish, with issues such as one-hit kills, limited save points, and unresponsive enemy AI that detract from the overall experience.
  • There is a significant absence of RPG elements, such as character leveling and inventory management, making the gameplay feel shallow and repetitive.
  • gameplay
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of tutorials and frustrating mechanics that disrupt immersion, such as a confusing respawning system and simplistic combat that fails to engage. While the game offers atmospheric elements and some variety, it feels more like an early prototype in need of significant refinement. Overall, the controls and mechanics detract from the experience, leading to dissatisfaction despite the potential for improvement.

    • “Gameplay and enjoys an atmospheric game.”
    • “Because with a few gameplay tweaks this could be one of the best dungeon crawlers on Vive.”
    • “Immersion is excellent, overall gameplay/fighting is reminiscent of an old 2D dungeon crawler.”
    • “The combat was lacking, the game mechanics interacting with objects was a hassle, and it just wasn't interesting.”
    • “Even if the game is in early access/beta or whatever, it feels more like a good 'advanced prototype' with lots of fixing to do (mostly gameplay) but certainly not a polished game or even a beta.”
    • “Combat is not fun or satisfying, which is surprising since it is the game's only mechanic.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive a mixed reception, with many praising the detailed visuals and atmospheric design, particularly noting polished elements like slime effects on stone. However, some users criticize the overall quality, citing issues with the interface and controls that detract from the visual experience. While the graphics are generally considered impressive for the genre, they are overshadowed by gameplay flaws and technical glitches.

    • “Love the graphics, love the atmosphere, love the music - but it needs a little TLC.”
    • “Graphics look awesome for the type of game.”
    • “I think this is one of the most polished games available for Oculus at the moment, very nice and decent graphics.”
    • “The interface is horribly slow and the graphics are worse.”
    • “Crystal Rift is far from an enjoyable experience, with cumbersome controls, lackluster visuals, and poor enemy AI.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as having a great background reminiscent of classic games, but it is also viewed as amateurish and silly by some players. While the narrative includes an interesting breadcrumb storyline, not all users are engaged enough to prioritize it in their gameplay experience.

    • “Tells a great background story and in some ways reminiscent of the old style games like Dungeon Master.”
    • “Interesting breadcrumb storyline.”
    • “- The story is rather amateurish and silly.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its excellent quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many users noting that it fits well within the game's context. However, some reviewers mention that the transitions between tracks can be jarring, indicating a need for smoother integration. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received but could benefit from some refinement.

    • “Excellent music.”
    • “Music is just right.”
    • “Good soundtracks.”
    • “Music has hard cuts from room to room.”
    • “Love the graphics, love the atmosphere, love the music - but it needs a little TLC.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its graphics, music, and ability to create a spooky dungeon environment, effectively immersing players. However, some users feel it could benefit from additional polish to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game is quite atmospheric and it can get a bit spooky at times, so I give it that.”
    • “However, it still performs well in its task of creating an atmospheric dungeon.”
    • “Gameplay and enjoys an atmospheric game.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits significant stability issues, including frequent menu glitches that hinder gameplay and control responsiveness that feels imprecise. Additionally, the on-screen indicators are primarily designed for controllers, which can confuse keyboard users. While the graphics are praised, the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings.

    • “The graphics are amazing, don't get me wrong, but the controls are squishy. My character dies in one hit, but I need to kill enemies with two or more. Realism isn't everything, and I still want to know I'm playing a game. The indicators onscreen are for a controller, not a keyboard, and the menu glitches often, preventing me from resuming the game.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, but the controls feel unresponsive. My character can be taken out in one hit, while enemies require multiple hits to defeat. The on-screen indicators are designed for a controller, which makes it frustrating for keyboard users. Additionally, the menu frequently glitches, making it impossible to continue my game.”
    • “While the graphics are impressive, the controls are frustratingly loose. My character can be killed with a single hit, yet I need to hit enemies multiple times to defeat them. The game seems to prioritize realism over playability, and the menu often glitches, which disrupts my ability to resume gameplay.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is polarizing; while some players find it challenging and uncomfortable, others may appreciate its intensity and depth. Overall, it evokes strong feelings that may not resonate positively with everyone.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, characterized by repetitive dungeon crawls, monotonous hopping puzzles, and lackluster combat. Overall, it contributes to a sense of dullness that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It is a tedious dungeon crawl with boring hopping puzzles, boring combat, and generally just sort of dull.”
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Crystal Rift is a role playing game with horror theme.

Crystal Rift is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Crystal Rift was released on March 30, 2016.

Crystal Rift was developed by Psytec Games Ltd.

Crystal Rift has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Crystal Rift is a single player game.

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