Krum: Edge of Darkness
- November 24, 2015
- HA Studio Ltd.
Get on Steam"Krum: Edge of Darkness" is a hardcore action RPG set in a fantasy world, where players must survive and reach the end of the story by fighting their way through gruesome enemies and blood-thirsty bosses. The game features a unique combat system that is simple to learn but tricky to master, with each weapon having a few brutal combos. The nature of the fights requires players to plan their timing and wait for the perfect moment to strike, resulting in perilous and gritty combat encounters.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique combat system that is simple to learn but tricky to master, providing a fun experience once you get the hang of it.
- Some players found the AI voice acting to be humorous and enjoyable, adding a light-hearted element to the game.
- Despite its flaws, the game shows potential and can be appreciated for the effort of a single developer.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and performance issues, often running at low frame rates and feeling clunky.
- Many players reported that the controls are unresponsive and the gameplay lacks polish, making it frustrating to play.
- The overall execution of the game feels rushed and unfinished, with numerous glitches and missing textures.
- graphics16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as outdated and unappealing, while others appreciated the unique artistic style reminiscent of late '90s to early '00s games. Despite the visuals being described as "bad" by some, others found the artwork engaging and entertaining, contributing positively to the overall experience. Overall, the graphics seem to be a divisive aspect, with opinions ranging from disappointment to appreciation for the game's distinct aesthetic.
“Overall, it's a pretty simple hack and slash with tons of cool artwork that kept me entertained for hours.”
“I didn't really like the combat, but I have to recommend the game just in appreciation of an indie game not having a retro pixel art style, or even worse an Apple App Store look.”
“And it really is a waste... with such bad visuals and gameplay, nobody is going to get into the story.”
“Graphics are bad, gameplay is bad... just bad all around.”
“A charming 'souls-like' game with late '90s-early '00s graphic style.”
- story16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story in Krum is noted for its engaging lore and quest-driven gameplay, providing a fun adventure reminiscent of classic titles. However, many reviewers feel that the significant effort put into the narrative and level design is undermined by poor technical execution, which detracts from the overall experience and may prevent players from fully appreciating the story. Despite these criticisms, some players still find enjoyment in the game's narrative elements.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“*cough* enough jokes aside, it is a neat and fun adventure, role-playing, open-world-like game with a good story within its lore and gameplay.”
“In this case, it seems a huge amount of effort went into map design, level design, plot, and quest elements.”
“In this case, it seems a huge amount of effort went into map design, level design, plot, and quest elements that were completely wasted on a craptastic technical implementation.”
“And it really is a waste... with such bad visuals and gameplay, nobody is going to get into the story.”
“The player goal is to do quests with his adventurers and kill enemies and bosses.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being janky, unsatisfying, and poorly polished, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers noted that the lack of responsiveness and inadequate control scheme detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment, making it difficult to engage with the story. Overall, the gameplay is considered a major flaw, with many deeming it a waste of time.
“And it really is a waste... with such bad visuals and gameplay, nobody is going to get into the story.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues and clunky combat that detracts from the experience. However, some players have not encountered any crashing or major performance problems. Overall, the game's reliance on smooth combat makes its optimization shortcomings more noticeable.
“Also, no crashing or performance problems for me.”
“To start with the disadvantages, the game has some performance issues.”
“Well this game is terribly optimized and it solely revolves around combat which requires steady fps.”
“Combat is clunky and performance is not very good either.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as both relaxing and unconventional, likened to a quirky party atmosphere. While it may not be universally appealing, it contributes positively to the overall experience, especially once players become familiar with the combat mechanics.
“This is like throwing a party and hiring Insane Clown Posse to cover Nickelback songs for you.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The graphics are okay, and the game music is also acceptable; all in all, not a bad game once you master the combat.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily highlighted through its voice acting, which users find to be quite amusing.
“The voice acting is hilarious and adds a lot of charm to the game.”
“The humor in the voice acting really enhances the overall experience.”
“The comedic timing in the voice acting is spot on and keeps me laughing.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a prevalent concern regarding unethical monetization practices in the industry, with accusations of developers exploiting others' work for profit on platforms like Steam, often through deceptive or linked accounts. This pattern is viewed as a blatant cash grab that undermines the integrity of the gaming community.
“The industry has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked/alt accounts.”
