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Inside the Crow´s Nest

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59%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, stability
80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Inside the Crow´s Nest is a single player action game. It was developed by ESAT and was released on July 5, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Inside the Crow’s Nest is a survival horror game where you play as the Hunter, trapped in a cult-infested monastery. Navigate tension-filled environments with fixed camera angles, solve challenging puzzles, and confront grotesque cultists as you uncover dark secrets to escape. Experience a nostalgic homage to classic survival horror gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
story3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The art style is visually appealing and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The puzzles are well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.
  • The movement and combat mechanics feel good, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • The tank controls can be frustrating, especially on a controller, making movement feel clunky and unintuitive.
  • The game can become very dark at times, making it difficult to see and navigate, leading to random deaths from environmental hazards.
  • The ending feels abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more from the story and gameplay.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a compelling story and solid concepts, but some mechanics, such as the two-part save system and ranged combat, could be improved to reduce player frustration. While the straightforward gameplay is generally well-received, the addition of a melee weapon option could enhance the experience, especially during close encounters with enemies. Overall, the mechanics are good but have room for refinement.

    • “I was very hesitant initially with the two-part save mechanic (having to find not just the save spot in the world but also find a candle to use it), but there were enough candles that it worked.”
    • “The gameplay and mechanics are quite good.”
    • “I know this type of save mechanic is not a new concept, but I feel it can increase player frustration with little benefit.”
    • “You may benefit from adding a melee weapon option, as when the enemies are on top of you, the ranged weapon sometimes seemed a little buggy or lagged, making it difficult to run away from the enemies.”
    • “Gameplay is straightforward.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally regarded as compelling and interesting, with strong concepts and effective storytelling, though it suffers from a short length and an abrupt ending. While the narrative helps mitigate frustrations with gameplay mechanics, there is hope for further development as the game is still in early access. Overall, the art style complements the storytelling well.

    • “The concepts are good and the story is compelling, but some of the mechanics could be improved.”
    • “Speaking on the story itself, it was good and interesting and, frankly, what prevented me from rage quitting after my frustration with the control mechanics.”
    • “Great art style and storytelling.”
    • “Finally, the ending was fairly abrupt and the story was short.”
    • “With this game being in early access and free, that is to be expected, but I hope the developers are able to keep working to flesh out the story.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received high praise for their impressive art style, which enhanced the overall experience and storytelling. Users appreciated the visuals, even with fixed camera angles, highlighting the art's ability to stand out and evoke positive emotions.

    • “The art style really made me happy.”
    • “Great visuals even with the fixed camera angles.”
    • “I loved the art style throughout, and it definitely shone.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by well-crafted environments and effective camera work that enhance exploration rather than horror, fitting well within its two-hour runtime. While the art is technically impressive, it lacks a strong sense of fear or deep atmosphere.

    • “There's not a whole lot of narrative going on here, but the environments and excellent camera work are really atmospheric and nice.”
    • “The atmosphere leans more toward exploration than horror, and it works well for the game’s two-hour runtime.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have reported issues with stability, particularly noting that ranged weapons can feel buggy or laggy when enemies are in close proximity, making it challenging to escape. There is a suggestion to include a melee weapon option to improve gameplay mechanics in these situations.

    • “The ranged weapon feels buggy and lags when enemies are too close, making it hard to escape.”
    • “There are frequent stability issues that disrupt gameplay, especially during intense combat situations.”
    • “The game crashes unexpectedly, which severely impacts the overall experience.”
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Inside the Crow´s Nest is a action game.

Inside the Crow´s Nest is available on PC and Windows.

Inside the Crow´s Nest was released on July 5, 2025.

Inside the Crow´s Nest was developed by ESAT.

Inside the Crow´s Nest has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Inside the Crow´s Nest is a single player game.

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