Krimson

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"Krimson" is a rhythm-based platformer set in a hellish world of blood-soaked organic, industrial, and psychedelic landscapes, each synced to heavy electronic metal music. As an unknown spawn, players must navigate through shifting platforms, obstacles, and hazards to the beat of industrial, electronic, techno, acid, and dubstep tunes. Death is frequent but short, with checkpoints often placed throughout the levels, making for a challenging yet rewarding experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

music40 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Incredible music and visuals that create a unique and immersive experience.
Challenging yet fair platforming with a variety of mechanics introduced throughout the game.
Frequent checkpoints and smooth controls make the gameplay enjoyable, even after numerous deaths.

The game can be visually overwhelming at times, making it hard to see your exact position.
Some players noted a significant difficulty spike towards the end of the game.
Lack of cloud saves and limited replayability may detract from the overall experience.

music
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Krimson" is widely praised for its integration into the gameplay, featuring a heavy, dynamic soundtrack that evolves with the levels, enhancing the platforming experience. With over 30 unique tracks that blend metal and electronic genres, the soundtrack not only complements the game's intense visuals but also creates an adrenaline-pumping atmosphere that keeps players engaged. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout element, making it a key reason to play the game, with many considering it a defining aspect of their overall enjoyment.
- “Incredible music, incredible visuals, all around one of the coolest rhythm games I've played.”
- “The marriage of heavy electronic metal music with the platformer genre is a stroke of genius.”
- “The genius of the soundtrack lies in its constant evolution and adaptation in accordance to the level design, escalating the composition in tandem with the increasing complexity.”
- “The aesthetic only adds to the feeling of music coming to life and trying to swallow your existence.”
- “Atmospheric as hell (pun intended), music really enjoyable, bit too short - approximately 5 hours.”
- “Though, for how powerful and arresting Krimson's visual motifs are, they don't hold a candle to how unfathomably hard the soundtrack goes at literally all times.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in Krimson is characterized by its inventive mechanics and variety, with each chapter introducing new challenges that require players to adapt and rethink their strategies. The game combines a unique blend of platforming elements with a dynamic soundtrack that evolves alongside the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. While players may face frequent deaths, the control and mastery over the mechanics provide a rewarding sense of accomplishment, making it a standout title in the precision platformer genre.
- “Very goofy visuals, a ton of variety in the platforming with a completely new and creative mechanic every few levels.”
- “Krimson is the kind of technical, mechanical, and sensory masterwork that completely transcends its genre; it's the kind of genius that genuinely everyone could appreciate, an experience that simply must be seen to be believed.”
- “Unlike Celeste, where the difficulty is mainly mechanical (performing tricks, like wavedashing), here it's mainly just you, your jump, your wall jump, and gravity.”
- “Make no mistake: if you're anything like me, you will die, and you will die a lot. A lot of the times you die are going to feel like it was complete bullshit, but the beauty in Krimson's gameplay is realizing that everything is actually very much in your control.”
- “To add to that, every chapter introduces new mechanics, so you'll constantly have to rewire your brain to face the new challenges.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their incredible and psychedelic visuals, which complement the energetic soundtrack and enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers note the unique art style and variety in visual design, describing it as both captivating and occasionally overwhelming. Overall, the combination of stunning aesthetics and engaging music creates a vibrant atmosphere that players find exhilarating.
- “Amazing aesthetics and music!!”
- “To be completely honest, I already knew I was going to at least like Krimson—the next fest demo back in June last year was like a jolt of electricity cutting through my post-Celeste blues going on some three and a half years at that point—but what I didn't know was how utterly infatuated I would become with literally every facet of its design: how impressed and engaged I would be by its meticulous level layouts, how captivated and engrossed I would be by its overpowering, psychedelic visuals, and how absolutely blown away I would be by its unbelievably killer, industry-defining original soundtrack.”
- “The aesthetic only adds to the feeling of music coming to life and trying to swallow your existence.”
- “Banging heavy distorted electronic grunge industrial techno dubstep metal soundtrack set to intense psychedelic acid-trip visuals!”
- “Very goofy visuals, ton of variety in the platforming with a completely new and creative mechanic every x levels.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique and immersive qualities, with each circle offering distinct styles that keep players engaged and eager to explore further. The music enhances the experience, contributing to an overall atmospheric feel, though some players note that the game is relatively short, lasting around five hours.
- “Each circle has such a unique atmosphere and style that made me want to push through to see what crazy things were going to happen next (especially circle 3, which is so far from anything else I have ever seen in a video game in both great and terrible ways).”
- “Atmospheric as hell (pun intended), music really enjoyable, a bit too short - approximately 5 hours.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Krimson" is a well-structured adventure that offers a journey of survival and self-discovery within a hostile world, setting it apart from typical genre offerings. While it lacks collectables and replayability, its focused narrative and breakneck pace create a cohesive and creatively rich experience. Overall, it presents a unique blend of storytelling and gameplay that resonates with personal struggles and triumphs.
- “Unlike most other games in the genre, Krimson is much more than just a loose collection of themed rooms: it's a full-fledged adventure, a tale with a beginning, middle, and end, a quest to survive and overcome; and perhaps even a journey of self-discovery through a hostile and terrifying world that could mirror some of your own struggles, failures, and successes.”
- “The overall experience is on the leaner side, with no story, collectibles, or any inherent replayability to speak of, and thus not quite as well-rounded as other genre standouts.”
- “Unlike most other games in the genre, Krimson is much more than just a loose collection of themed rooms: it's a full-fledged adventure, a tale with a beginning, middle, and end, a quest to survive and overcome; and perhaps even a journey of self-discovery through a hostile and terrifying world, that could mirror some of your own struggles, failures, and successes.”
- “The overall experience is on the leaner side, with no story, collectibles, or any inherent replayability to speak of, and thus not quite as well-rounded as other genre standouts.”
replayability
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The game offers a unique and fulfilling experience that encourages replayability through its challenging gameplay, though it lacks traditional elements like story and collectibles that typically enhance replay value. While some players may find the overall experience lean and less well-rounded compared to genre standouts, its focused design and fast-paced action contribute to a compelling reason to revisit the game.
- “Treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience: where a little patience and perseverance can open the door to an endlessly fulfilling and replayable adventure.”
- “The overall experience is on the leaner side, with no story, collectibles, or any inherent replayability to speak of, and thus not quite as well-rounded as other genre standouts; however, Krimson's breakneck pace, clear disdain of repetition, and dogged dedication to purging any and all fluff results in one of the most cohesive, focused, and creatively dense precision platformers of all time, the likes of which I doubt will be seen again for a very long time.”