Just Crow Things
- August 15, 2024
- Unbound Creations LLC
- 6h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Just Crow Things" is a level-based, sandbox-adventure game where you play as a customizable crow. Explore diverse settings, complete tasks to earn trust of animal friends, and use various objects to create "Adorable Chaos". Look forward to unique poop modes and delicious foods as you build your Crowputation. Note: No information available about the release date or developer/publisher.
Reviews
- Charming and fun gameplay with easy-to-learn mechanics, making it accessible for all ages.
- Delightful art style and humor, filled with pop culture references and Easter eggs that enhance the experience.
- Offers a light-hearted and chaotic sandbox environment where players can enjoy causing mischief as a crow.
- The game is quite short, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content and replay value.
- Certain missions can be confusing due to a lack of information, and some challenges may feel excessive or repetitive.
- There are technical issues, such as camera control limitations and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a charming and goofy narrative filled with humorous characters and engaging quests, though some missions can be confusing and buggy, leading to frustrating experiences. Players appreciate the witty dialogue and references, but note that certain quests may break if not completed in one go, detracting from the overall experience. While the storytelling is praised, there is a desire for more challenging and varied quests to enhance gameplay.
“It has a goofy story, and great characters, so I would say this game is definitely worth the money!”
“The game is great in the storytelling and the quest lines that make you think.”
“The story is also very charming and the art is very well done.”
“Some missions are outright confusing with a lack of information.”
“The mission keeps telling you to scare them in the kitchen, but you cannot.”
“One quest in the first town (meet all the animals) is bugged to where, if you don't complete it all in one go, or if you finish one or two of the animal quests, quit, and go back to finish later, you do not get credit for having already met the other animals, and therefore cannot complete the quest, thus losing out on the final reward for the stage.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by easily understandable mechanics that blend chaotic fun reminiscent of Goat Simulator with elements from the developers' previous title, Rain on Your Parade. Players enjoy a variety of mischievous actions, such as stealing and defacing, which effectively embody the clever yet arrogant nature of crows. While the game is generally smooth and engaging, some users noted minor bugs and suggested adjustments to certain mechanics, like the swoop feature.
“Got 100% in just about 10 hours of gameplay, and enjoyed every second of it.”
“At the introductory tutorial, I was immediately entranced by the gameplay and just absolute chaos that you could cause.”
“Feels like a mix of the jank and chaos from Goat Simulator and the gameplay of the devs' previous game, Rain on Your Parade.”
“Even though your crow doesn’t say much, the gameplay of stealing, cawing, pooping, breaking, setting fire, defacing, or other malicious behavior sells you on the stereotype of intelligent but arrogant birds.”
“Love this game and all its mechanics, as someone who explores maybe too much I have encountered a few bugs, got stuck in walls a few times; I wish there was a 'help I'm stuck!' button that would get you out of a pinch.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and appealing aesthetic, reminiscent of nostalgic children's shows, which adds to the overall charm and humor. Players appreciate the delightful art style and creative design, making it a visually enjoyable experience, especially for fans of indie games. Despite some concerns about its price relative to other titles, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“It's a simple little isometric puzzle game with a great aesthetic and sense of humor.”
“Love the cute graphics, fun puzzles, and quirky easter eggs.”
“I don't think it's worth the price compared to so many other games on the market today, but that said, it is an indie game that got a lot of love and passion from its devs. So I would refer back to that big statement someone once made: 'I want shorter games with worse graphics, made by people who are paid more to work less.'”
“If you're a bird fan or like cute soft graphics games then be sure to pick this one up!”
“I love the art style too.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong sense of humor, featuring hilarious writing and comical character exaggerations that enhance the overall experience. Players find the humor to be a standout aspect, making the game enjoyable and entertaining, despite some minor frustrations in gameplay. Overall, it is described as a fun and funny casual puzzle game that successfully blends aesthetics with comedic elements.
“It's a simple little isometric puzzle game with a great aesthetic and sense of humor.”
“The comedy writing is hilarious.”
“What I found myself enjoying above all was the humor and personality of the game.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a good soundtrack that complements the playful and humorous aesthetic, reminiscent of nostalgic children's shows. While some tracks may be recognizable from other games and can become repetitive, they effectively enhance the atmosphere, with sound effects adding to the overall experience. However, some players opted to lower the music volume due to its repetitiveness.
“Fun to play, appealing aesthetic, has a sense of humor (like old kid shows I grew up with, safe for kids but adults still get a chuckle or at least enjoy playing it with their kids), good soundtrack, didn't have any technical issues.”
“At least some of the music may be open assets, since I recognized one track from another game, but they are paired well with the environment.”
“Music, sound effects, and everything is so perfect for the atmosphere.”
“However, the music became repetitive, and I found myself turning down the volume.”
“At least some of the music may be open assets, as I recognized one track from another game, but they are paired well with the environment.”
“I flew around and broke a radio, and the music stopped.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, even for experiences not personally encountered, blending wholesome and idyllic settings with chaotic and unexpected moments. Players appreciate its charm and emotional depth, highlighting a balance between lightheartedness and a subtle edge. Overall, it delivers a delightful emotional experience that resonates with a wide audience.
“It is a cool game that made me feel nostalgic for games I never played.”
“A charming game that is wholesome but still has a bit of an edge to it.”
“It's a nice, wholesome game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and comparable to titles like Katamari Damacy, others feel it lacks significant replay value after completing it in one sitting. The fun factor and unique movement mechanics contribute to its appeal, but the general consensus leans towards limited incentive for multiple playthroughs.
“It's fun, plenty replayable. I personally really enjoy the movement and control, but I know that's not completely agreed upon.”
“I finished the game in one sitting, and honestly don't feel like there's much replay value.”
“I can see there being similar replay value to something like Katamari Damacy or Wattam, but generally its silliness is the main draw.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is highlighted by fun and cute character designs, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing experience.
“The character designs are cute too.”
“Fun character design.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game generally enjoyable, noting that it features only one particularly grindy achievement, making the overall experience fun and engaging.
“The game is enjoyable, but the grinding for achievements feels excessive and tedious.”
“I love the gameplay, but the constant grinding to level up becomes a chore.”
“While the game has great mechanics, the grinding aspect really drags down the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional integration of music and sound effects, which effectively enhance the overall experience.
“The music, sound effects, and everything else create a perfect atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
