Kreedz Climbing

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Kreedz Climbing is a single player and multiplayer open world platformer game. It was developed by ObsessionSoft and was released on June 15, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Kreedz Climbing is the ultimate non-violent 3D platformer. Race against time and other players...or not and just relax on a server and watch others as they compete with the best to become a legend on the scene!

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 575 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Authentic recreation of CS 1.6 movement with smooth Source engine graphics, appealing to fans of classic KZ, bhop, and surf mechanics.
Extensive selection of maps covering multiple disciplines like climbing, surfing, bunnyhopping, with workshop support and occasional multiplayer.
Free to play with a dedicated community, helpful developers, and useful tutorials that support players in learning advanced movement techniques.

The game suffers from very low player count and mostly dead multiplayer servers, making online play difficult or inactive.
Controls and physics can feel clunky or inconsistent, especially the stamina loss on landing and the complex long-jump mechanics leading to frustration.
Tutorial and user guidance are often criticised as insufficient or poorly executed, with a steep learning curve especially for newcomers unfamiliar with Source movement.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The gameplay centers on highly skill-based, CS 1.6-inspired movement mechanics that require mastering precise platforming and advanced techniques like strafing and crouch jumps. While praised for its depth and challenge by experienced players, newcomers often find the tutorial insufficient, resulting in a steep, sometimes frustrating learning curve due to outdated or clunky mechanics and poor explanations. Overall, the gameplay appeals strongly to fans of classic movement mods but may feel inaccessible or poorly executed for others.
- “To explain it simply, Kreedz climbing is a collection of a huge variety of maps (plus workshop support) that all follow one of the main KZ gameplay styles, which, for those unfamiliar, are basically skill-based, movement-focused maps that rely not on killing other players, but rather on making it from one place to another via obstacles requiring very specific types of movement to pass.”
- “The tutorial covers a bunch of different mechanics and how they work, slowly increasing in difficulty until the player has mastered all the important stuff.”
- “The perfect and highly regarded 1.6 movement mechanics combined with the functionalities of the Source engine.”
- “Took me 11 minutes to clear the first jump of the tutorial because it wasn't explained that you need to crouch again after the crouch jump to make the ledge. Aside from that, I knew this was CS movement/surfing but I didn't know it was so in-depth with CS mechanics. It's just not for me, but others will find this very fun. I have very limited mousepad space and play on high sensitivity, so I can't do long jumps with air speed sways, etc.”
- “'Game' (or standalone mod) offers no entry-level experience, making this game one of the most frustrating gameplay experiences I've ever had.”
- “The gameplay is golden but for newcomers it does little to no introduction if you are not aware of CS movement and that stuff. The tutorial should be more extensive with the sections to explain itself better.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The game's graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the improved visuals blending CS:GO or Source engine aesthetics with CS 1.6 physics, offering a modern yet familiar experience. However, others criticize the graphics as underwhelming or buggy, sometimes causing technical issues, and note that the in-game visuals can feel outdated or inconsistent with promotional images. Overall, the graphics are considered a notable improvement over CS 1.6 but still have room for refinement.
- “Game tried to recreate CS 1.6 KZ/Bhop physics with better graphics, and it did a good job in most parts.”
- “Definitely one of my favourite games, combining Source graphics with CS 1.6 physics is what almost every KZ player wants, and this game did it in an excellent way.”
- “Amazing graphic improvement compared to CS 1.6 while maintaining the same movement, plus many new special courses adding great variety.”
- “The controls feel clunky, the so called 'b-hopping' using mouse-wheel doesn't even work properly, the graphics are terrible (not like they look in the picture—even worse).”
- “Garbage instructions, buggy graphics, and a complete tutorial mess.”
- “Crashed my graphics drivers.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The humor in the game received mixed reactions, with some players finding it funny and enjoyable, while others felt it fell flat or was overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics. Overall, the comedic elements are appreciated by some but may not appeal to everyone.
- “I love it, so funny and so great!”
- “Funny and good game if you're bored.”
- “Funny medal rewards add a lot of humor to the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is praised for creating a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere, enhancing the casual and addictive experience. Many players recommend listening to background music while playing to complement the gameplay and chill vibe.
- “Put some relaxing background music on and enjoy the learning experience, and soon you'll wonder how something so addictive can be a no-strings-attached free-to-play Steam release.”
- “It's basically a kz/bhop game that you can create your own server and have a good time chilling, listening to music or whatever, at least that's what I do.”
- “Best played with casual music in the background.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for buggy mechanics, particularly involving the rope functionality, which is complicated by multiple keybinds. Additionally, users report issues with poor instructions, graphical glitches, and an ineffective tutorial, contributing to an overall unstable experience.
- “A game like Frostrunner does that well, while in this game the rope is buggy and has six different keybinds to use it.”
- “Sorta buggy.”
- “Garbage instructions, buggy graphics, and a completely broken tutorial.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s story is minimal or lacking, with some users indicating there is little to no narrative content to engage with.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's optimization lacking, describing it as clunky and unreliable—particularly criticizing the bungie-elastic mechanic—and feel it needed better refinement given its standalone status.
- “I've heard people call games clunky and never quite felt what they meant but this is definitely what clunky is... and unoptimized.”
- “The bungie-elastic (+hook?) is very, very unreliable and seeing as this is a stand-alone game you should've optimized it a bit more.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that grinding requires additional lives, suggesting it can be time-consuming or challenging without extra resources.